The
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
One Through Prayer and Learning
April 2015
Full version @ www.dpcdsb.org/CARMS/News
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
“But the fruit of the spirit is … Joy” (Galatians 5:22)
Every morning we begin the day at Carmel with O Canada,
Morning Prayer and announcements (now supported by our
TV daily feed). When one hears the number of activities that
the teachers and staff offer beyond the school day over the course
of a year it is extraordinary! To listen to the number of teams,
clubs, academic supports, or events that are meeting, preparing or
competing is heartwarming for a principal. It says the community is
vibrant and encouraging young people to develop their gifts.
Since the beginning of February students have taken part in Math
contests, 24 Hour Fast, Semi Formal, Curling (the boys competed
in OFSSA), Europe Trip, Great Gulp, Skills Canada, Chess
Tournament, Talent Show, Concert Band contests (to the Nationals!),
Cyphers, Health Care Club Presentation Night, Pink T Shirt Day,
Programming Contest (congrats to OLMC Ladies coders who
advance to the Regionals), Salesians/CIA presentation for Holy Week,
Spirit Point Trip and this is not a complete list!! These are only the
first term of semester two activities. As you can see many gifts are
shared at Carmel.
Every week is Catholic education week at Carmel but we do take
the time to honour our faith in this special way from May 4 to May
8. On Tuesday, May 5th students and staff will learn more about
vocations and religious orders. On Wednesday, May 6th our charity
event that highlights the arts at Carmel called Focus Gallery will
start at 6:30 pm. On Thursday May 7th, we will be celebrating our
school mass and on Friday May 8th, will hold our annual Carmel
Multicultural Day. It promises to be a very inspiring week.
Our cold winter appears to have grudgingly ended just as Term 2
begins. It is challenging for students to remain focused as the warm
weather becomes a reality however there are substantial learning
opportunities that still lie ahead in semester two courses. It is
imperative that we communicate the need to stay on task because
there are many marks yet to be earned!
The final Parent Council Meeting for this year will be held on
Wednesday June 3, at 7 pm in the library. All are welcome!
God bless,
P. Romero
Principal
Patricia Romero
Vice-Principals
Tony Coccimiglio (A-F)
Geraldine Roy (G-N)
Kylie Richardson (O-Z)
Student Services
Mike McCarthy (A-Deg)
Mary O’Connor-Lehoux (Del-Fl)
Michelle Cholette (Fo-L)
Rosemarie Dias (M-Ri)
Larry Young ( Ro-Z)
Academic Resource
Sheena Judd
Chaplain
Alana Marshall
Attendance Secretary
Cathy Hamiltion
905-824-1025
Ext. 68103
24 Hour Service
Superintendent
Tilia Cruz
905-890-1221
Trustee
Esther O’Toole
905-812-5163
School Council Chair
Theresa Marinacci
Terri Jean Marie
St. John of the Cross Church
6890 Glen Erin Drive
905-821-1331
Pastoral Team
Fr. Felix Antony
Fr. Abraham Kylanjiyil
Fr. Joseph Kalluvila
Kate Watkiss
Masses
Saturday - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 8:00, 10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
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