Black History Month

Black History Month

Dear Parents, Throughout the month of February, we make it a point each year to recognize Black History month along with many other schools around Canada. We take the occasion to feature various authors, artists, and history makers that have a black cultural heritage....
Gratitude

Gratitude

Dear Parents, If you are anything like me, you have certainly experienced some ups and downs, high and lows, over the past several weeks. Whether it’s the news, rollercoaster weather, or following team Canada at the Olympics, we have experienced a number of...
Saint Valentine

Saint Valentine

Dear Parents, It’s that time of year again where love is in the air, or at the very least Valentine’s Day is upon us. While it has certainly been turned into another commercial holiday where chocolate, flowers, and expensive jewellery take the forefront,...

Compassion

Dear Parents, When we think of characteristics of Christ that seem to provide a stark contrast to what we find in society, one that immediately comes to mind is compassion. By definition, compassion is a strong feeling of concern for the hardships or sufferings of...
Wonder

Wonder

Dear Parents, What comes to mind when you think of the word Wonder? This is one of the things that we discussed during our chapel time today. When you explore some of the definitions of wonder, words like admiration, amazement, awe, and marvel stand out. This type of...
Risk

Risk

Dear Parents, I came across a great article recently entitled, “The Risk in Things that We Don’t Do,” written by George Couros. It was a great reminder that taking risks is an essential part of our lives. Whenever we want to start something new,...