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As a culminating activity for Black history month, we have invited HOZA to come to our school on Monday, March 2nd, for a Heart Wisdom performance. Hoza is an African word that we take to mean STOP, START or CHANGE!  HOZA!  provides schools with experiences that help participants to better love themselves, others, and our environment. Their programs rely on Creative Mediation and introduce ... Continue reading "HOZA! Heart Wisdom School Performance – Monday March 2, 2020"

The St. Thomas Aquinas winter carnaval is coming soon!  During our Carnaval d’hiver there will be many exciting activities, including themed spirit wear days!  Students will earn spirit points for their class by dressing according to theme.  The class with the most points at the end of the week will win a prize! Other activities include: X Dance Movement, X Dance Community Night, special visits ... Continue reading "STA Carnaval D’Hiver: Feb. 10 – 14, 2020"

Registration for the Grade 1 French Immersion Program remains open. Please call the school for further information.

Bundle up, walk and roll to school, and enjoy the winter season!  Winter Walk Day is celebrated by schools across Canada on the first Wednesday of February each year, and this year STA will join in on the fun. Walking/ wheeling to school is healthy, environmentally friendly, and great for getting to know the neighbourhood and creating community connections. This year, Winter Walk Day is ... Continue reading "Winter Walk Day February 5, 2020"

My Healthy Lunch Challenge will take place from January 20 to January 24, 2020. The Challenge is for students and families to pack healthy, litterless lunches based on Canada’s Food Guide, every day during Challenge week. This year, we are introducing the new Canada’s Food Guide to the program, making it a wonderful opportunity to promote and educate students and their families on ... Continue reading "My Healthy Lunch Challenge January 20-24"

French Immersion Registration for the Grade 1 French Immersion Program remains open until Friday, January 24, 2020. Online applications are available at www.ycdsb.ca.  It is critical that all Year 2 Kindergarten students (SK) apply online to indicate interest. Where the number of applicants exceeds the number of available placements in the program, a public lottery ... Continue reading "French Immersion Registration"