Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School
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This month we celebrate the virtue of hope, one of the theological virtues listed in 1 Corinthians 13. Hope is very much a spiritual virtue. Hope is the theological virtue by which we place our trust in Christ’s promises and rely not on our own strength alone, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit. Hope is strongly associated
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Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024"In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
On Tuesday, April 2nd we will be celebrating World Autism Day by wearing blue and displaying the Autism Awareness flag in our school. Students will be learning valuable lessons about community, giving, and inclusion by breaking down the stigma about autism
The official theme for Purple Day of Epilepsy 2024 is #LetsTalkAboutEpilepsy. This powerful theme emphasizes the importance of open communication and breaking down the stigma surrounding epilepsy. The #LetsTalkAboutEpilepsy theme encourages everyone to engage in open and honest conversations about epilepsy, from casual discussions with friends and family to larger initiatives in schools, workplaces, and communities. By fostering dialogue and understanding, we can create a ... Continue reading "Purple Day for Epilepsy – Tues. March 26th"
