Our ability to participate in government, to elect our leaders and to imporve our lives is contingent upon our ability to access the ballot. We know in our hearts that voting is a sacred right – the fount from which all others flow. ~ Stacey Abrams Election Day Monday is voting day! St. Andrew School
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. ~ William Arthur Ward We wish all of our families a blessed Thanksgiving weekend. We hope you enjoy the holiday with your family. There is no school on Monday, October 14th. Thanksgiving Liturgy Last Thursday, our Grade
A provincial agreement has been made with CUPE! All HCDSB schools will remain OPEN to students and will be operating as usual. Thank you for your patience & understanding. See our updates for more information: bit.ly/HCDSB-LabourUpdates
The best way to show my gratitude to God is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy. ~ Saint Teresa of Calcutta Aussie X Our students have had a wonderful t learning how to play “footie” with our friends from down under. Catholic School Council Our Catholic School Council held their first meeting on
In the event of a full withdrawal of services by CUPE, schools will be closed to students on Monday, October 7th, and for the duration of the strike. We regret that this decision will pose some challenges for parents and guardians who may have to find childcare arrangements, however closing schools is the only way
GET READY TO BOOGIE! On Thursday, October 31st, we will be hosting our ANNUAL ST. ANDREW BOOGIE-A-THON! This is our one major fundraiser for the year. The money from our fundraiser will be used to purchase items and activities for our students that will enhance their experiences here at St. Andrew School. Every child who
October is the designated Hispanic Heritage Month in Ontario. The Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in the province, with Ontario being home to more than 400,000 first-second and third-generation Canadians of Hispanic origin. At the Halton Catholic District School Board, our largest newcomer population is Hispanic! This month, HCDSB recognizes the dynamic
“Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have.” ~ Unknown JOB ACTION The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing education workers across the province, will begin a province-wide ‘Work-to-Rule’ as of Monday, September 30, 2019. Work-to-rule is a form of job action that involves a
On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, the Halton Catholic District School Board will be marking Rowan’s Law Day to raise awareness about concussions. What is a Concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head, face, neck, or body that can cause a sudden jarring of the head. Even what seems to be
Pizza and Milk Please note that our first Pizza Day will be on October 18th. Please consider using the website or the electronic calendar to track our Pizza Days. Milk will begin on September 30th. We have extended the date to order until Monday, September 23rd. Please use our School Cash Online to order your children’s milk and