Year: 2021

Advent and Christmas Season at St. Bernadette’s

Dear St. Bernadette Families,

Advent is a season of joyful waiting, a time of hope when we anticipate the arrival of the Christ Child who comes into our lives each day and who will come again in Glory.  During Advent, we prepare our hearts and minds for the arrival of Christmas when we celebrate Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. ... Continue reading "Advent and Christmas Season at St. Bernadette’s"

Christmas Poinsettia Fundraiser

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to launch our Christmas Fundraiser! This year we will be selling Poinsettias from Bradford Greenhouse. You have a choice of a 6“, 8” or 10” Poinsettia, or a 10” mixed tropical planter. Your fundraising dollars will be used to purchase classroom and curriculum enhancements as well as outdoor education equipment. Students are asked to sell the Poinsettias to ... Continue reading "Christmas Poinsettia Fundraiser"

Bullying Awareness Week -November 21st-27th

Dear St. Bernadette Families,

Thank you for taking the time to meet with your child’s teachers last week to discuss the progress report and a snapshot of their learning this year.  If you were unable to connect with your child’s teacher, please do not hesitate to contact the office to set up an interview time.

Ontario Bullying Awareness Week takes place ... Continue reading "Bullying Awareness Week -November 21st-27th"

Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program

Applications open December 3rd for children entering Grade 1 next September

The York Catholic District School Board offers the French Immersion program at 15 elementary schools, and five high schools throughout York Region. The program aims to provide non-francophone children with a high degree of proficiency in the French language. Although the curriculum is the same as in the English-language program, the language ... Continue reading "Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program"

York Catholic Remembers…

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the poppy as the official symbol of Remembrance in Canada

On November 11th the York Catholic District School Board will pay tribute to fallen Canadian veterans and all those who serve our country as a member of the Canadian Forces, past and present. Schools across the region will mark Remembrance Day with tributes and special events ... Continue reading "York Catholic Remembers…"