Month: February 2021

March 10: Virtual Mental Health Workshops at SJA!

The Grades 1-3 workshop will teach our students how to build a Mental Health Tool Kit to help them manage stress and anxiety.  Strategies such as Belly Breathing, Kindness Meditation, Powerful Stances and more…

Students in Grades 4-6 will participate in a virtual workshop called Empowering Young Minds.  The students will learn options for evidence-based coping skills such ... Continue reading "March 10: Virtual Mental Health Workshops at SJA!"

SJA Parent Info Night March 3: Helping Your Child Tackle Stress & Anxiety

Youth & Anxiety Parent Info Night March 3 at 7:00pm

St. Joseph Aurora is hosting a virtual parent information night on March 3 titled, “Helping Your Child Tackle Stress & Anxiety”.  Lisa Wood from the Canadian Mental Health Association will be sharing strategies to help children deal with anxiety and promote health and wellness.  There will be a Q and A ... Continue reading "SJA Parent Info Night March 3: Helping Your Child Tackle Stress & Anxiety"

Pink Shirt Day (Canada) is Wednesday, February 24!!

Anti-Bullying Day is a day when people wear mainly a pink shirt to symbolise a stand against bullying, an idea that originated in Canada.

This Pink Shirt Day, our focus is working together and treating others with dignity and respect. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all and shown the importance of helping one another and advocating for those who need it. Help ... Continue reading "Pink Shirt Day (Canada) is Wednesday, February 24!!"

Motivational Speaker & Author, Aubrey Clarke to Virtually Present on February 23!

Tuesday, February 23:

Aubrey Clarke, a Motivational Speaker and Author, will inspire our school community with his amazing stories which will instill belief, confidence and compassion.  He motivates all ages to turn their dreams into visions so their visions can become a reality.  Aubrey will tailor his two virtual presentations to the grade levels of the students.

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Le Carnaval: St. Joseph Aurora février 16-19

LE CARNAVAL:  Daily Carnaval BINGO on the Announcements

Mardi le 16 février:  Sports Day!  Wear your favourite Jersey!

Mercredi le 17 février:  Chandails violets!  Wear your purple clothes for Ash Wednesday

Jeudi le 18 février:  Sweats on Sweats Day!  Wear your comfiest sweatshirt and sweatpants!

Mardi le 19 février:  Fun in the Sun Day!  Wear your favorite ... Continue reading "Le Carnaval: St. Joseph Aurora février 16-19"