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The end of a school year is always bittersweet.  Even though we have to say good-bye to many, we will always have our faith that will forever bond us together, if not physically, but in the spirit of prayer and good wishes.  We were reminded again about the importance of this bond that we share during our final school Mass with Father Keith.   We have been blessed to have Father Keith Callaghan grace us with his visits to our school and to celebrate Mass with...
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On June 21, 2019 the students and staff from St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School gathered at the Big Drum Social in honour of National Indigenous People Day at Esplanade Park, in Pickering. Students and staff embraced Indigenous culture and heritage by visiting the wigwam and fur display. They also participated in traditional dances such as the Circle of Life and listened to performances by Two-Spirit Drum, Durham Region Big Drum and All Our Relations Metis Women’s Hand...
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This week, Good Shepherd Catholic School honoured National Indigenous People’s Day by welcoming Karli Robertson, an Indigenous Consultant. Karli shared her culture through music and stories with the students.

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Last week, the Grade 3 and Garde 7 students at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School held a science fair with a digital twist. The Grade 3 French Immersion class built and programmed robots that could better the earth through the planting of seeds. Students showcased their ideas to the school community and staff.
While the Grade 7 French Immersion class-built structures using Rube Goldberg machines. They also hosted an Egg Parachute challenge which involved building a structure...
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In the beginning of the school year, the students at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School set their fundraising goal for ShareLife. Mr. Buffone challenged them and offered a Shave for ShareLife, and Mrs.Paul agreed to “Pie the Principal.” The students achieved the goal of raising $1200. The students entered into a raffle draw; Emma S. got to decide the design for Mr. Buffone’s beard that was kept for a day, and Alex I. was chosen to pie the principal. We are...
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