Justice is what love looks like in public. ~ Cornel West February 28th – Second Sunday of Lent In this week’s gospel, Jesus brings Peter, James and John on a hike up a mountain. There they see Jesus is transfigured. His clothing becomes dazzling white and just like at his baptism, they hear a voice
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of education ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Black History Month As we come to the last week of another Black History Month at St. Andrew School, we realize that our diversity is
You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right ~ Rosa Parks Family Day – February 15 A reminder that Monday, February 15th is a holiday. Please enjoy your time with your family! Black History Month As we are half-way through Black History Month, our students have been learning about
My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together. Desmond Tutu Welcome Back! We are very excited to welcome our staff and students back into the building on Monday. Working together, we can make the return to school safe and positive for all. On Monday morning, we will have a
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Month What Needs to Change – Everyday Voices Against Racism Traditionaly during Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have
There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” Amanda Gorman, 2021 Extension of Online Learning As per the government announcement made on Wednesday evening, our students will continue to learn online; face-to-face learning will not resume on Monday. Please continue to monitor your
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. Lucius Seneca Keeping Our Community Safe Currently, we are still planning a return to face-to-face learning on Monday, January 25th. Our educators are doing an excellent job teaching online, however, they are all anxious to get back into the classroom and we know
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Thank You! Thank you to all of our staff, students and parents for a very successful first week of online learning for all! We want to acknowledge how challenging the move to online learning is for everyone ~ staff, students
I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. ~ Jimmy Dean Happy New Year! Teacher-Led Remote Learning Begins for ALL Students As you know, we will be engaging in online learning for the first week of January. On Monday, January 4th, students will engage
When asked the source of her joy, Mother Teresa replied: “Joy is prayer — joy is strength — joy is love — joy is a net of love. . . A joyful heart is the normal result of a heart burning with love . . . loving as He loves, helping as He helps, giving