Each year, the Catholic community of Ontario engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education during Catholic Education Week. This year’s celebration is entitled, “Catholic Education Pilgrims of Hope: On the Path to Holiness ” and will be celebrated next week, from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8. In celebration of Catholic Education week, Father John Kelly will be participating in a number of activities and events during the week. Please see below for a list of events and theme days. For more details, please refer to the May Newsletter.
Monday, May 4 – Theme: Peace be with You
– Wear pajamas, cozy clothes or soft blue/white outfits!
Tuesday, May 5 – Theme: God Loves You
– Wear outfits that express your personality; favorite colors, hobbies or something that represents who you are (sports gear, art-themed outfits, music merch, etc.)!
Wednesday, May 6 – Theme: Christ Loves You
– Wear red, pink, hearts or outfits with positive/kind messages!
– Board Wide Catholic Education Week Mass at 11:00 a.m.
– Walk for Annie at 1:20 p.m. – On Wednesday, May 6 in the afternoon, Father John Kelly will be participating in our annual Walk for Annie. AnnFrances was a sweet, beautiful, kind and gentle young woman who loved life. She enjoyed dancing, hanging out at the beach and playing soccer. On her 16th birthday, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. She was forced to take breaks from school and other activities she loved while undergoing treatment. Although she was told she would never dance competitively again, she was determined to participate in her high school culminating dance performance. She choreographed and performed in her Grade 12 culminating dance performance at St. Joan of Arc C.H.S. She graduated high school with honours in 2017. Sadly, on June 28, 2018, she passed away from osteosarcoma. Our Grade 8 students will lead the school along the Terry Fox path. Kindergarten will remain in the school yard for their walk. No additional forms are needed as students submitted their signed Walking Permission Forms at the beginning of the year. We will be collecting a loonie or toonie on Wednesday, May 6 to be donated to Sarcoma Research Canada.
Thursday, May 7 – Theme: The Holy Spirit Lives in You
– Wear bright colors (yellow, orange, red), or anything representing fire, wind or light!
– School Read Aloud at 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8 – Theme: Together on the Journey
– Wear Matching group outfits, jerseys, school colors or costumes that represent teamwork (sports teams, clubs, etc.)!