Day: 17 September 2020

Orange Shirt Day Every Child Matters is September 30!!

Orange Shirt Day is celebrated across Canada every September 30th.

What is Orange Shirt Day?

In the spring of 2013, a commemoration event was held in Williams Lake, BC to honour those who attended the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school. Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the experience and story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad whose shiny new orange shirt was ... Continue reading "Orange Shirt Day Every Child Matters is September 30!!"

September 28 – October 2 is Terry Fox Week at SJA!

St. Joseph CES is pleased to be participating in the 40th Anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope during the week of September 28 to October 2, 2020.  For over fifteen years our school community has raised over $50,000 for cancer research.  We are very proud of our achievements.  Our challenge this year is to continue to support this worthwhile cause and to help realize a ... Continue reading "September 28 – October 2 is Terry Fox Week at SJA!"