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"
We are excited to announce our Popcorn Share Life Fundraiser! All proceeds will go to Share Life, the Archdiocese campaign for Catholic charities.
Bring your toonies ... Continue reading "ShareLife Fudnraisers"
World Down Syndrome Day
On Wednesday, March 21, Good Shepherd will be participating in the Down Syndrome Association of York Region’s Lots of Socks Awareness Campaign by wearing mismatched socks to declare our support for students with Down Syndrome.
At Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School we are committed to providing our students with quality French education. We believe that student learning can be enriched by providing them with the opportunity to engage in French traditions. In keeping with this belief, our school will be hosting “Carnaval 2024” beginning Monday, February 5th, and ending Friday, February 9th. Winter Carnaval began in Quebec in 1894 and ... Continue reading "Winter Carnaval 2024"
This year, Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine’s Day both fall on February 14th. Ash Wednesday is a sombre occasion that marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent, and all students in our Catholic schools must celebrate Ash Wednesday on the day recognized by the Church to properly mark the start of Lent. Therefore, we will be combining our Shrove Tuesday celebrations and the ... Continue reading "St. Valentine’s Day Celebrations – Tuesday, February 13, 2024"
