Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
Board Events:
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April 25-May 6
May 4
10:00 am
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#MyCatholicEducation Social Media Campaign
To commemorate Catholic Education Week,
Dufferin-Peel will launch a two-week social media
campaign called #MyCatholicEducation on April 25.
Students, staff, parents and alumni will be asked to
reflect on “What does Catholic education mean to
you?” or “How has your Catholic education helped
to shape the person you are today?” and share their
thoughts through tweets and pictures using the
hashtag #MyCatholicEducation.
3rd Annual Board-wide Student Mass on May 4 at
10:00 a.m. The Most Reverend Bishop John A.
Boissonneau will preside. The mass will be held at
Maximilian Kolbe Church in Mississauga where
students will have the opportunity to experience the
Door of Mercy, followed by the sacrament of
confession to fulfil the plenary indulgence. Over 300
secondary students will be in attendance.
Mississauga Schools:
Canadian Martyrs School (1185 Mississauga Valley Boulevard, Mississauga)
May 4
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Inaugural Inquiry Fair
Christ the King School (3240 Garthwood Road, Mississauga)
May 2
7:00 pm
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Welcome to Kindergarten (Gym)
May 3
8:30 am
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Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (Amphitheatre)
May 3
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
(Grades 4-8)
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Crowning of Mary (Gym)
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
(K-3)
Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
10:00 a.m.
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Dancing Showcase (Gym)
5:30 p.m.
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Family Night: BBQ and Learning Math in the 21st
Century
May 5
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Cabaret Francais (Gym)
May 6
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Fling Into Spring Dance-a-thon (Gym)
May 4
Loyola C.S.S. (4010 Sladeview Crescent, Mississauga)
May 4
May 5
8:30 a.m.
& 9:45 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
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Catholic Education Week Masses (Cafetorium)
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Culturefest (Cafetorium)
Queen of Heaven School (1198 Alexandra Avenue, Mississauga)
May 5
1:00 p.m.
& 6:00 p.m.
Queen of Heaven celebrates Catholic Education Week:
Literacy opens the doors of opportunity and takes us on a
journey of adventure, magic, imagination and learning. The
students and teachers will present their journey of faith and
knowledge as it blossoms through literacy at our Spring
Showcase “Blossoming with Books”.
Our Lady of Good Voyage School (5850 Rivergrove Avenue, Mississauga)
May 2
School Shark Math Attack #5 – School-Wide ProblemSolving
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Crowning of Mary with the Rosary Apostolate and
school participation in the “Living Rosary”
Joe Sax Activity Festival hosted at Iona C.S.S.
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May 3
May 4
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Board GOLD medal winners from OLGV in the Skills
Canada Competition (Intermediate Construction team
& Design & Tech.) at the Provincial Competition.
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Grade 4 trip to Silvercreek Outdoor Education Centre
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Grades 7 & 8 students Sacrament of Confirmation
Afternoon
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Scientist in the School (Grade 5)
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School-wide Ballroom Dance Competition
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Welcome to Kindergarten
May 5
6:30 p.m.
Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
May 6
9:30 a.m.
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School Shark Math Attack #5 Due
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Virtue Assembly led by Grade 3 students
St. Barbara School (1455 Samuelson Circle, Mississauga)
May 6
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9:15 a.m.
Crowning of Mary/Volunteer Teas (Gym)
St. Dominic School (515 Hartsdale Avenue, Mississauga)
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May 2-6
ECO team (staff, students, parents) will be planning
and planting a garden throughout the week
Virtue Assembly
May 2
1:00 p.m.
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May 3
8:45 a.m.
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Loretta Penny ‘s Presentation – Vanishing Cultures
(focus on culture and preservation of our natural
resources)
May 4
All Day
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Grade 8 Retreat to Mt. Alverno
May 4
9:15 a.m.
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May 4
6:30 p.m.
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School Mass with Queen of Heaven School at St.
Dominic Church
Welcome to Kindergarten
May 6
8:30 a.m.
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Mothers’ Day Tea
May 6
All day
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School Dance-a-thon
St. Gertrude School (815 Ceremonial Drive, Mississauga)
May 2
12:30 p.m.
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Music Monday & Virtues Assembly
May 2
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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May 2-6
All Day
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Ontario Summer Games 101
(Mississauga Celebration Square)
Doors of Mercy Art Display
May 3
8:30 - 11:20 a.m.
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Crowning of Mary May Celebration
May 5
7:45-8:20 am
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Walk/Bike to School Day
May 6
All day
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French Café
Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
St. Hilary School (5070 Fairwind Drive, Mississauga)
May 6
9:45 – 11:45 a.m.
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Crowning of Mary Liturgies (Gymnasium)
St. John of the Cross School (3180 Aquitaine Avenue, Mississauga)
May 2-3
Throughout the Day
May 2-6
May 4
May 5
May 6
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Dairy Presentations
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FOOD DRIVE – non-perishable items for the Dr.
Simone organization
Caring Kids Presentation (Empathy Presentation)
9:30 a.m.
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6:00 p.m.
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Billy Bridges Presentation
A Paralympic Gold medalist in sledge hockey will
speak about achieving his Olympic dreams.
7:00 p.m.
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9:30 a.m.
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Zumba in the gym with high energy
Miguel A. Martinez
Catholic Education Week Liturgy
10:30 a.m.
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9:20 – 11:55 a.m.
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1:30 p.m.
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MPP Bob Delaney will speak to the students about
the Mechanics of Government and the Page
Program.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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Mississauga North Shining Stars (St. Aloysius
Gonzaga S.S.)
Come Walk With Us for the Hats Off to Kidz in
support of leukemia research at Sick Kids ($2
donation)
Dance Maxx Performances
St. John XXIII Catholic School (915 McBride Avenue, Mississauga)
May 2
9:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
May 3
1:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
May 4
May 5
1:15 p.m.
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Crazy Hair Day
French Cafe
Cool Shades Day
Joe Sax Activity Festival hosted at Iona C.S.S.
Living Rosary & Crowning of Mary
Welcome to Kindergarten
Tacky Tie Day
Grade 8 students visit St. Martin S.S.
Crazy Hat Day
Talli Osborn Presentation
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May 6
9:15 a.m.
Pyjama Day
FDK – Grade 3 Snuggle Up and Read
St. Philip School (345 Fairview Road West, Mississauga)
May 5
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6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Inquiry Fair
St. Pio of Pietrelcina School (4765 Huron Heights Drive, Mississauga)
May 2
9:30a.m.
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Catholic Education Week Liturgy
May 3
9:30a.m.
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Musical Jazz Band Presentation
May 4
9:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.
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Parent Drop-In Visits
May 4
6:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.
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Welcome to Kindergarten
May 5
6:00p.m. – 7:30p.m.
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Wellness Fair
May 5
9:00a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
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Roseneath Theatre Actor Visits (Gr. 4-6)
May 6
1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.
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May 6
11:45a.m. – 12:45p.m.
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Roseneath Theatre Presentation: The Incredible
Speediness of Jamie Cavanaugh
First Communion Luncheon
St. Raymond School (5735 Whitehorn Avenue, Mississauga)
May 2
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Grandparents’ Day:
Classroom Visits
Liturgy & Social
Primary Arts Festival
(School Library)
Sacrament of Confirmation - Grade 7
(St. Joseph Church)
Junior Track and Field Showcase
(St. Joseph S.S.)
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
May 2-4
All Day
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May 5
7:00 p.m.
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May 6
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
St. Rose of Lima School (4590 The Gallops, Mississauga)
May 4
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1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Intermediate Career Fair
St. Sebastian School (3460 Aquinas Avenue, Mississauga)
May 4 & 5
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7:00 p.m.
School Musical: Lion King (Gym)
St. Therese of the Child Jesus School (6930 Forest Park Drive, Mississauga)
May 3 & 4 7:00 p.m.
Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
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Play – Trials of Alice in Wonderland (Gym)
Brampton Schools:
Father Clair Tipping School (25 Mountainberry Road, Brampton)
9:00-9:30 a.m.
5:00-7:00 p.m.
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9:30 a.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m.
10:50-11:25 a.m.
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May 4
10:00-10:30 a.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m.
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May 5
12:45-1:45 p.m.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
All Day
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9:30-10:30 a.m.
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All Day
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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1:00-1:50 p.m.
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2:10 p.m.
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May 2
May 2-12
May 3
May 6
Opening Liturgy
Girls’ Night In – An evening of fun activities for
girls in Grades 4, 5 & 6 to promote friendship and
self-esteem.
Knights of the Columbus Food Drive
Rooftop Photo of all students and staff
Mother’s Day Tea for all Kindergarten moms
Making placemats for “The Giving Tree” (Gr. 1)
“The Giving Tree” – Discussion and Activity: “How
can we give back?” (Gr. 2)
Planting the Seeds of Life (Gr. 6)
“You’re here for a Reason” story and activity on
the iPads to follow in class. (Gr. 2 & 3)
Poetry Café (Gr. 4)
Ballroom Dancing Showcase (Gr. 7 & 8)
Act of Kindness Day – Students are encouraged
to demonstrate an act of kindness towards
someone who they feel has made a difference
in their life. Students will be encouraged to
wear red to school on this day.
Examining Living Things in their Natural Habitat
with the iPads (Gr. 1)
French Café in Gym
Pasta Night – Sponsored by our Catholic School
Council – This is a community event for all
members of Father Clair Tipping Catholic School.
There will be a presentation during the evening
by our Intermediate Ballroom Dancers. Special
thanks to St. Marguerite d’Youville’s culinary
department for once again catering our Pasta
Night!
SMART Board Presentation and Ice Tea
Celebration (Gr. 1)
Closing Liturgy
Holy Name of Mary C.S.S. (115 Glenvale Boulevard, Brampton)
May 5
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
Harmonies Night (Gym)
A Highlight of the Arts Program at Holy Name of Mary
Lester B. Pearson Catholic School (140 Howden Boulevard, Brampton)
May 2
All day
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May 3
May 4
May 5
May 6
May 6
3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
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Empowering Youth Day at the Mississauga Living
Arts Centre
Boys Night In
I Can Make a Difference Assembly
Volunteer Tea
JK/SK Celebration
Scientists in Schools (Gr. 1)
Pauline Vanier School (56 Oaklea Boulevard, Brampton)
May 4 & 5 7:00 p.m.
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Musical - Disney's Lion King Jr. (Gym)
Our Lady of Lourdes School (25 Mount Royal Circle, Brampton)
May 2
May 3
May 4
May 5
May 6
All Day
11:15-11:50 a.m.
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1:30 p.m.
11:10-11:55 a.m.
11:10-11:55 a.m.
All Day
& 3:00-7:00 p.m.
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All Day
11:10-11:55 a.m.
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1:00-1:30 p.m.
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2:15-2:55 p.m.
11:10-11:55 a.m.
8:45-9:30 a.m.
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9:00-10:05 a.m.
10:15-10:55 a.m.
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1:00 p.m.
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Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
Whole School - Book Fair
Reading “The Giving Tree” and “The Good Samaritan”,
followed by a class liturgy (Gr. 1)
Junior Speech Competition Finals (Gr. 5-7)
Presenting Social Justice songs (Gr. 7)
Presenting Student Monologues (Gr. 8)
Whole School - Book Fair
Whole School - Book Fair
Reading “God’s Dream”, follow up activity and liturgy (Gr. 1
& 2)
Presentation of commercials created by students (Gr. 4 & 5)
Reading “The Cardinal and the Crow” and follow up activity
(Gr. 6 & 7)
Reading “The Giving Tree” and follow up activity (Gr. 2)
Reading “A Beautiful Moon” and follow up activity (Gr. 3 & 4)
DrumFIT Mother’s Day Presentation (Kindergarten)
Short Role Play based on the theme ‘Mercy that Forgives’
(Gr. 1 & 2)
Presentation of commercials created by students (Gr. 2 & 3)
Our Lady of Providence School (35 Black Oak Drive, Brampton)
May 2
May 3
9:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
12:45-2:15 p.m.
May 4
May 5
7:00 p.m.
May 6
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Catholic Education Week Liturgy
Chapters Fundraising Event
Open House
Youth Faith Ambassadors visit to Dr. Simone’s Charity Event
EQAO After-School Session
Scientist in the School (Gr. 1 & 2)
EQAO After-School Session
Sacrament of Confirmation (Gr. 7 & 8)
R.A.I.D. Program (Gr. 6)
Diversity Conference (Gr. 7)
PAWS Event at the Soccer Centre (Gr. 8)
Sacred Heart School (24 Kerwood Place, Brampton)
May 4-6
Throughout the day
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Creative Genius Art Classes
May 3
7:00 p.m.
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Welcome to Kindergarten
St. Angela Merici School (83 Edenbrook Hill Drive, Brampton)
May 2
9:00 a.m.
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Opening the Doors of Mercy Liturgy
Students will pray the rosary focusing on the
Glorious Mysteries. Students will be asked to
donate a loonie to help support ShareLife and its
many charities.
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The Grade 7 and 8 students will highlight different
genres of choreographed dance routines based on
the Arts curriculum.
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Please join us in Room 105 as we learn about the
life of St. Therese of Lisieux and make a craft
together.
Come join us in room 106 for a song presentation,
followed by a craft created together.
1:00 p.m.
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
May 3
9:15-10:00 a.m.
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1:00 p.m.
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Come join us in the gymnasium for some “quick
steps” from the Grade 5 dance presentations.
2:30 p.m.
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Join us in room 216 for a hands on, interactive
experience with our school iPads and educational
website, Kahoot!
Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
All Day
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French Café
Please join us in the gymnasium as we welcome
you to Paris during our French Café, featuring
French Immersion performances. Net proceeds
from our French Café will be donated to the
Guardian Angels Church Building Fund and
ShareLife.
9:15-10:00 a.m.
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May 5
9:00 – 11:40 a.m.
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Come and join us in Room 217 as Miss Lobo’s
Grade 2 students perform Acts of Mercy tableaus.
Kindergarten Mother’s Day Tea
May 6
9:30 a.m.
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Crowning of Mary Celebration
Join us in the gymnasium for our Crowning of
Mary celebration led by our Grade 2 students in
their beautiful First Communion attire. After the
ceremony, a group photo of all grade 2 students
will take place.
1:00-2:00 p.m.
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Join us in the gymnasium for “Tattled Tales” by
Dez Sargeant. A storytelling presentation that
includes stories written by Ms. Sargeant as well as
an improvised story based on words supplied by
the audience.
May 4
St. Augustine S.S. (27 Drinkwater Road, Brampton)
May 4
8:30 a.m.
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School Mass (Cafeteria)
St. Edmund Campion S.S. (275 Brisdale Drive, Brampton)
May 2
Period 1
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May 2
All Day
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May 3
Periods 1 and 2
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“Shirt-Off-My-Back”
Gently used and new clothing drive (Chapel)
Sharefast
Fast in solidarity with the poor and hungry; fundraiser
for ShareLife.
School Masses (Gym)
May 4
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Inter-School Mass at St. Maximillian Kolbe Church
May 6
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Brampton-West Secondary Dept. Heads Retreat Day
(Blessed Trinity)
Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
St. Jean Brebeuf School (63 Glenforest Road, Brampton)
April 29
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Classroom Doors of Mercy Artistic Interpretations
April 25-29
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Hands of Acceptance & Hands of Mercy
Student hands to adorn the cross of Jesus
YFA School Liturgy (Gym)
Divisional Book reading and CEW Activation
French Café (Gym) Proceeds to the Knight’s Table
May 2
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
May 3
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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May 5
9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
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Dance Shows (Gym)
May 6
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Pilgrimage Walk and Faith Play Day (Grades JK-3)
May 6
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Pilgrimage Walk to Doors of Mercy at St. Anthony
Church, followed by Mass with Fr. Pham.
St. Joachim School (435 Rutherford Road North, Brampton)
May 4
9:15 a.m.
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Crowning of Mary (Gym)
May 5
6:30 p.m.
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Parent Engagement Dance – teaching virtues through
Dance (Schoolyard)
St. Patrick School (11948 The Gore Road, Brampton)
May 2
11:30 a.m.
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Jr. Public Speaking Competition (Gym)
May 4
9:30 a.m.
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May 5
8:45 a.m.
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Catholic Education Week Mass & St. Patrick Statue
Blessing (St. Patrick Church)
Hats off to Sick Kids Walk (Schoolyard)
May 5
1:35 p.m.
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Tour for Humanity Presents The Diary of Anne Frank for
Gr. 4 and up (Gym)
May 5
6:30 p.m.
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Welcome to Kindergarten Evening Presentation
May 5
7:00 p.m.
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Catholic Women’s League Jr. Public Speaking
Competition for St. Patrick Church schools (Gym)
St. Roch C.S.S. (200 Valleyway Drive, Brampton)
May 2
May 4 & 5
9:30 a.m.
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Dr. Simone: Speak to Senior Students on Service
Cultural Day
Lip Dub with St. Jean Vianney Elementary School
St. Stephen School (17 Colonel Bertram Road, Brampton)
May 3
May 4
May 5
May 6
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10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30-11:00 a.m.
12:45-1:50 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
1:00-2:00 p.m.
2:25-3:15 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:45-2:10 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:25-3:15 p.m.
In the Image of God (Kindergarten)
Art Class (Gr. 4)
Social Studies Presentations (Gr. 6)
Dance in the Gym (Gr. 2 & 3)
3D Art Activity (Gr. 1)
The Good Samaritan (Kindergarten)
Art Activity (Gr. 1 & 2)
Solar System Presentations (Gr. 5 & 6)
Gallery Walk in Portable 3 (FSL)
Inquiry Projects (SERC)
Arts & Crafts (Gr. 2)
Poetry Café in the Library (Gr. 3 & 4)
Faith Activity (Kindergarten)
Student vs Parents Softball Game (Gr. 7 & 8)
St. Thomas Aquinas S.S. (25 Corporation Drive, Brampton)
May 4
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
May 6
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Board-wide Mass at Maximilian Kolbe Church
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40th Anniversary Celebrations
- All day student events
- Mass @ 5:00 p.m.
- Pub Night for alumni @ 7:00 p.m.
Caledon/Bolton Schools:
St. John the Baptist School (299 Landsbridge Street, Bolton)
May 2
9:00 a.m. &
1:00 p.m.
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Year of Mercy Production: Confessions of a Hoarder
(Talent Show)
May 3
1:00 p.m.
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May 4
9:00 a.m.
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DRUM FIT:
Kindergarten students, along with their
parents/guardians, will be taking part in DrumFIT, a
fitness based drumming program that combines
the mental health benefits of drumming with the
overall health benefits of physical fitness.
Year of Mercy Liturgy
May 4
Throughout the day
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Year of Mercy Classroom Visits
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Expo D’Art: Gr. 6-8 student art display in the lower
forum.
May 4
Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
May 4
All Day
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Communion Retreat
May 5
9:15 a.m.
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May 5
2:10 p.m.
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I Can Make a Difference:
Selected students will read their reflections
about their community service that made a
positive difference in the lives of others.
Rood Top Picture
May 6
Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
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Diversity Conference:
Selected grade 7 students will be part in the
BECDM Family of Schools Diversity Conference that
will focus on the theme of, United by our Faith,
United by our Differences. The full day conference
will give students the opportunity to collaborate
with students from other schools and to recognize,
respect, and accept differences that surround
them. Location: Ascension of Our Lord C.S.S.