Dear Parents and Guardians: This year in Canada marks the 17th anniversary of National Bullying Awareness Week, running from November 17th to November 23rd. Bullying is defined as a form of repeated, persistent and aggressive behaviour directed at an individual or individuals that is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) fear and
The third week in November is the designated Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Ontario. From November 17-23, 2019, the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) will join school boards around the province in enhancing awareness and understanding about bullying, and the factors that contribute to safe, caring and inclusive schools. This week, and every
All school bus transportation to and from school has been CANCELLED for Monday, November 11, 2019. Our school is OPEN. Parents who decide to keep their children home from school today are reminded to enter the absence on SchoolMessenger Safe Arrival.
Dear Parents/Guardians: Thank you to those of you who continue to support our efforts to maintain a safe environment for all our students. To maintain flow in our Kiss and Ride lanes and parking lot and out of courtesy to others, please try to be timely when dropping off and picking up students. If you
With Christmas just around the corner, the Halton Catholic District School Board will once again be running its Keeping Christ in Christmas student contest! This year, the contest will be open for entries from November 8 through December 2, 2019. Students are asked to submit work that best describes the theme of the contest, Keeping Christ in Christmas,
November is the designated Indigenous Awareness Month at the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB). This month, and throughout the school year, students and staff will acknowledge the contributions and legacy of First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada. Indigenous Awareness Month is an opportunity to honour and recognize the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and strength of present-day
The saints were not superhuman. They were people who loved God in their hearts and shared this joy with others. – Pope Francis Dear Parents/Guardians: As we approach winter weather, we encourage you and your children to continue to be mindful of safety in and around the Kiss and Ride lanes. Please be courteous and
“God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” ― Soren Kierkegaard Dear Parents/Guardians: Thank you for your on-going support to Saint Anthony of Padua School. As per the recent e-mail that went home, there have been growing concerns
“Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:39 (NIV) Dear Parents/Guardians: Thank you for your continued support. As per the recent e-mail that was sent home, please be cautious as you enter
“In happy moments, PRAISE GOD. In difficult moments, SEEK GOD. In quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD. In painful moments, TRUST GOD. Every moment, THANK GOD.” – Rick Warren Dear Parents/Guardians: We hope that you and your families had a blessed Thanksgiving weekend. Thank you for your on-going support in following our Kiss n Ride expectations and