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Lots of Socks – World Down Syndrome Day
Thursday March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day. Wear mismatched socks to show your support!
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate people with Down Syndrome around the globe. In 2012, the United Nations decided to select March 21st, the 3rd month of the year, as WDSD, to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st ... Continue reading "Lots of Socks – World Down Syndrome Day"
Light it Up Blue on Tuesday, April 2nd!
Join STA and Autism Speaks as we honor more than 70 million people worldwide affected by autism. Help us raise awareness and advocate for the needs of people with autism.
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 is Autism Awareness Day. Wear Blue to show your support!
What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of ... Continue reading "Light it Up Blue on Tuesday, April 2nd!"
Pause to PLAY Challenge
Spring is coming which means it’s time to pause to PLAY! The annual pause to PLAY challenge in York Region schools encourages students to put TVs, gaming devices, tablets and computers on “pause” for one full week (Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12) and become more physically active. The challenge is run annually in partnership with York Region ... Continue reading "Pause to PLAY Challenge"
Crunchy Munchy Vegetable & Fruit Campaign
March into our…Crunchy Munchy Vegetable & Fruit Campaign.
March is National Nutrition Month and to celebrate our school is launching the Crunchy Munchy Vegetable and Fruit Campaign. During the month of March, our school will be promoting the importance of eating more vegetables and fruit every day.
Studies show that many Canadian children are not eating enough vegetables and fruit. Vegetables ... Continue reading "Crunchy Munchy Vegetable & Fruit Campaign"
STA CARNAVAL D’HIVER 2019
The St. Thomas Aquinas winter carnival 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: special visits from Bonhomme, a colouring contest, guessing which ... Continue reading "STA CARNAVAL D’HIVER 2019"