Month: February 2026

Honouring Black Heritage Month: Celebrating Faith, Excellence and Community

February is Black Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, contributions and achievements of Black communities in Canada and around the world. This month invites us to honour Black excellence, resilience, leadership, and creativity, while reflecting on the ongoing journey toward equity, inclusion and belonging.

In our Catholic school communities, Black Heritage Month is an opportunity

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Field Conditions

As weather conditions have been fluctuating recently, the state of our outdoor grass areas can turn into soft, muddy fields or frozen patches of ice. In order to maintain a safe learning and play environment for our students and to prevent excessive sediment from being trekked indoors causing a number of safety hazards in our classrooms and schools, sometimes we may: ❖ close all or ... Continue reading "Field Conditions"

Term 1 Report Cards

Term 1 Report cards will be made available to all parents and guardians via the YCDSB Parent Portal on February 10th at 4:00 p.m. Report cards are an opportunity to focus on the growth and progress that your child is making towards the overall provincial expectations and provide meaningful feedback to our students. It is also an opportunity to celebrate your child’s strengths and to ... Continue reading "Term 1 Report Cards"

Spread the Love Food Drive Luke 4:18 Initiative

This year we will once again be running our Spread the Love Food Drive lovingly organized by our Luke 4:18 Committee. The food drive, in support of the Newmarket Food Pantry will run from February 2nd – 20th. Classes are asked to donate non-perishable food items or health and beauty items. The class with the top most donations will earn an extra recess. The class ... Continue reading "Spread the Love Food Drive Luke 4:18 Initiative"

Welcome February

February is Black Heritage Month. Black Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of people of African Ancestry to the development and culture of the Church and of Canada. Black Heritage Month is about celebrating Black Excellence. It is about celebrating resilience, innovation, and determination to work towards a more inclusive and diverse Canada. Please join us on Monday, February ... Continue reading "Welcome February"