Carnaval/Carnevale 2026

Father John Kelly’s Carnaval/Carnevale Week will take place from Monday, February 9 to Friday, February 13. The week will be filled with fun activities for all students. Please see below for a list of activities expected during this week:

Monday, February 9

  • Pajama/Comfy Clothing Day!

  • Kickoff Assembly and the Crowning of the King and Queen of Carnaval/Carnevale!

  • Carnaval/Carnevale BINGO Begins (Monday to Friday)

  • Bonhomme Hide-and-Seek (Monday and Friday)

Tuesday, February 10

  • Sports Day—Students wear a jersey/shirt/hat or colours of their favourite sports team!

  • Dufflebag Theatre—All students from FDK to Grade 8 will enjoy the play “Beauty and the Beast”.

Wednesday, February 11

  • Arlecchino/Bonhomme Day—Students wear an array of different colours or wear white!

  • Carnaval/Carnevale Café—Students from FDK to Grade 8 will be invited into the gym to enjoy french fries or poutine!

Thursday, February 12 

  • Toque and Sash Day!

  • La Tire (Taffy Rolling)—Students from FDK to Grade 8 will participate in making their own taffy lollipop!

  • In the afternoon, students will enjoy a performance from Italian singer Frankie Cimino.

Friday, February 13

  • Red/White/Pink Day!

  • Festa in Maschera/Valentine’s Day Dance Party—Each class will be called down to the gym and invited to dance in celebration of Valentine’s Day and to show off their masks. A special treat (vanilla ice cream) will be given after last recess!

  • Carnaval/Carnevale BINGO—Winner will be Revealed