Month: November 2021

Luke 4:18 Local Neighbours in Need Christmas Initiatives

As a school community, we are asking for your assistance to help our immediate neighbours in the Aurora and Oak Ridges area who are in need.

Luke 4:18 ELF RUN:  In addition, we will also be holding a toiletry drive from November 29-December 6.  Starting Monday, we will begin our ELF RUN toiletry drive for Saint Vincent de Paul.  All proceeds ... Continue reading "Luke 4:18 Local Neighbours in Need Christmas Initiatives"

Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program

Applications open December 3rd for children entering Grade 1 next September

The York Catholic District School Board offers the French Immersion program at 15 elementary schools, and five high schools throughout York Region. The program aims to provide non-francophone children with a high degree of proficiency in the French language. Although the curriculum is the same as in the English-language program, the language ... Continue reading "Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program"

French Immersion Parent Info Night: Thurs. Dec. 2 at 7:00 pm (Virtual)

Our French Immersion Parent Information Night for SK families will be held virtually on Thursday, December 2 at 7:00 pm.

Please complete this Registration Form for the Parent Information Night:  https://forms.gle/WcZ9xLSbDVEdQhEb7

Parents of children who are currently in SK (Year 2 of Full Day Kindergarten) are invited to attend an Information Night to learn all about the ... Continue reading "French Immersion Parent Info Night: Thurs. Dec. 2 at 7:00 pm (Virtual)"

Luke 4:18 Committee’s Northern Neighbours Project a Success! 88 student gifts sent to Nunavut & Northwest Territories

Luke 4:18 Northern Neighbours Project:  A huge thank you to the SJA community for your generous contributions!

We were able to send out 88 student gifts and 3 elder gifts to four different northern schools in Northwest Territories and Nunavut!  Thanks to our Luke 4:18 Committee who worked diligently organizing the gifts, decorating the envelopes, and ... Continue reading "Luke 4:18 Committee’s Northern Neighbours Project a Success! 88 student gifts sent to Nunavut & Northwest Territories"

York Catholic Remembers…

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the poppy as the official symbol of Remembrance in Canada

On November 11th the York Catholic District School Board will pay tribute to fallen Canadian veterans and all those who serve our country as a member of the Canadian Forces, past and present. Schools across the region will mark Remembrance Day with tributes and special events ... Continue reading "York Catholic Remembers…"

November 15-18 is Kindness / Anti-Bullying Week at St. Joseph CES Aurora

November 15-18 is Kindness / Anti-Bullying Week at SJA!

Monday, November 15 is Fun Hat Day.  There will be a Kindness Week Kickoff Assembly & 2 Coby’s Anti-Bullying Magic Shows!

Tuesday, November 16 is Bright Colours for Kindness & Real Compliments Day!

Wednesday, November 17 is Smile with Your Eyes ... Continue reading "November 15-18 is Kindness / Anti-Bullying Week at St. Joseph CES Aurora"