Month: February 2024

PINK Shirt Day

The founding principles of PINK Shirt Day is important because children were responsible for making a difference. In our PINK Shirt Day assembly led by our Healthy School Student Ambassadors the message of KINDNESS will be strong!  We are encouraged to practice kindness and wear PINK on Wednesday, February 28th to show that we do not tolerate any form of bullying.

January Virtue Recipients

UNITY

I will make everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. I will take some time to learn about the similarities and difference in my community. I will empower people with my words not put them down by calling them names.

Presenting our virtue of UNITY school recipients.

Grade 8 PATHWAYS

As a way to explore and promote the skilled trades as well as develop transferable skills,  grade 8 students participated in a hands-on workshop in their Pathways and Careers class.  Students worked in pairs to wire a three-pronged electrical receptacle (no electricity involved), by using various tools.

This is one of many ways students participate in Experiential Learning @YCDSB. @PathwaysYCDSB

Early ON & York Region- Learning Together Conference; Experiencing the Joy of Kindergarten

Join part one of this two part conference that has been designed to assist families to support their child towards a successful transition to kindergarten. Hannah Beach will be the keynote speaker. She is an award -winning educator, emotional health consultant, and author of the best selling Book series, I Can Dance.  In her role at Britannica Education, she designs worldwide courses that highlight play-based ... Continue reading "Early ON & York Region- Learning Together Conference; Experiencing the Joy of Kindergarten"

Carnaval d’Hiver

February is an exciting month at St. Paul’s school. It is the month of “Carnaval d’Hiver.”

From February 20th till February 26th, students will enjoy a variety of activities such as spirit days, assemblies, bingo games, friendly competitions / contests, guessing games and a Snow Valley tubing trip for grades 4 to 8.  A Special THANK YOU to Ms Chomiak and all the ... Continue reading "Carnaval d’Hiver"

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season.  Please join us for the distribution of ashes Wednesday, February 14th at 9:45 a.m. in the gym