What is Lent? Lent is the 40-day season of preparation for Easter. Lent has two major purposes: It recalls or prepares for Baptism, and emphasizes a spirit of penance. Through forty days of closer attention to God’s Word and of more fervent prayer, we are prepared to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. Lent is a time of preparation
Immunizations protect you and those around you against disease. The Health Department provides a variety of immunization services, including: OneHalton: the Region at your fingertips; NEW – Online immunization record request making it easier than ever to get your immunization records sent to you; Community immunization clinics for routinely recommended vaccines; School-based immunization programs (Hepatitis
The Halton Catholic District School Board, in partnership with parents and members of the community, value a healthy and safe learning environment for our students, that provides essential preconditions for effective learning. As an extension to this commitment, a comprehensive protocol based on current research and best practices has been developed to address the needs
An Inquiry into Renewing the Promise: Reflection, Discernment and Passionate Commitment on the Journey to Deepening Equity and Inclusion in Catholic Education as a True Encounter with Jesus 1. Opening Prayer/ Honouring the Land and Territory 2. Introduction and Greetings from the Director of Education and Senior Manager of Human Rights and Equity Our Learning
The Halton Health Department has requested that information on raccoon rabies be provided to all parents. Rabies is a fatal disease that affects the central nervous system of warm blooded animals, including humans. The virus spreads through exposure to saliva from infected animals – bites, scratches, or licks on broken skin and mucous membranes such
St. Francis of Assisi School values and encourages parent involvement in our school. School trips, lunch days, or classroom assistance, we can always use your help. However, to ensure the safety of our children all volunteers must have a valid Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening on file at the school. This initial copy
As winter weather is fast approaching, parents are reminded of important information and reminders regarding the Board’s Inclement Weather procedures and the Inclement Weather Transportation Zones map here: http://bit.ly/HCDSBInclementWeather Details about school emergency closures, bus cancellations, and transportation zones are available in our 2018-2019 School Year Calendar. Looking for Notifications on Bus Delays and Cancellations? Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) provides important information for parents and
On September 19, 2018, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released the 2017-2018 Provincial Assessment Reports for each school and school board in Ontario. The Primary (Grade 3) and Junior (Grade 6) EQAO assessments in reading, writing and mathematics took place last school year during May and June. Our school results are now available
Parents and Guardians have the right and responsibility to participate in the education of their children and can contribute to their child’s development in a number of ways. St. Francis of Assisi School values the opinion of our Catholic School Council with respect to learning opportunities for children and for improved operations within our school.
For your planning purposes, kindly review the information below regarding school bus transportation: Parents/Guardians and student can access the following information at https://www.haltonbus.ca/ -Student Transportation Information (provided the student has been assigned an OEN) -Delays and Cancellations -Email Subscriptions for Delays and Cancellations Families are reminded that if you are moving in July and August,