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Welcome Kesha Christie

Dear St John Paul II Families,

We are thrilled to have Kesha Christie visit our Grade 1, 2 and 3 students on Thursday February 17.  She is a local storyteller  who shares Caribbean and African folklore and discusses storytelling, fables, and original works. Kesha is a member of Durham Storytellers and Storytellers of Canada, and is the founder of Talkin’ Tales, a celebration ... Continue reading "Welcome Kesha Christie"

Pink Shirt Day

Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, took a stand against homophobic bullying after a grade 10 student was harassed and threatened for  wearing pink. David and Travis bought dozens of pink shirts and distributed them to their male classmates to wear the next day. The word got out online and ... Continue reading "Pink Shirt Day"

Family Day-Feb 21

Dear St John Paul II Families,

This year Family Day will be celebrated on Monday February 21. As a reminder, there are no lessons scheduled for students on that day. Classes will resume on Tuesday February 22. Enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones.

Sandra Whiting

Dear St John Paul II Families,

We are very happy to announce that Storyteller Sandra Whiting will be joining our Grade 1-3 students for some “chatterbox”storytelling. Sandra will visit our students on February 11th. Welcome  to SJPII Sandra!!