Dear Parent/Guardian(s):
Re: Grade 11 World Religions “Temple Tour”
On Thursday June 4, students from Mrs. Spiers’ World
Religions (HRT 3M1/Period 4) class will be traveling to various
sacred sites across Pickering and Thornhill.
It is our intention that students have an opportunity to tangibly experience some of the
world religions studied in class. At each sacred site, students will receive a tour, hear a
personal presentation by the local religious leader or member of the congregation, and have
an opportunity to ask questions.
Listed below are the sites we will be visiting, as well as our scheduled location for lunch.
Depart from St. Mary @ 9:00 AM
Sacred Site #1:
9:30 AM
Devi Mandir
2590 Brock Road
Pickering, ON
L1V 2P8
Sacred Site #2:
11:00 AM
Masjid Usman
2065 Brock Road
Pickering, ON
L1V 2Q7
Return to St. Mary by 3:00 PM
LUNCH
Mucho
Burrito/Starbucks/
Eggsmart
Rylander
Blvd./Kingston
Road
Toronto, ON
Sacred Site #3:
1:30 PM
Cham Shan Temple
7254 Bayview Ave
Thornhill, ON
L3T 2R6
Our lunch break will be 45 min in length. Students are asked to bring their own lunch or
bring money to purchase their lunch at one of the above-listed locations.
Out of respect for various religious and cultural traditions, students will be required to wear
their school uniform for the duration of the trip. In addition, young ladies will be required
to wear uniform pants – NO KILTS please.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (905) 4207166 x.4123.
Sincerely,
Mrs. L. Spiers
Hons. BA, B.Ed.
St. Mary C.S.S.
Religion Department
ST. MARY CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
1918 White’s Road, Pickering, Ontario L1V 1R9 Tel: 905-420-7166 Fax: 905-831-1778
Guidance: 905-420-8205
St. Mary Retreat Consent Form
Amare er Servire – To Love and to Serve
I give permission for ___________________________________ to attend a
Temple Tour retreat (Pickering/Thornhill) on Thursday June 4, 2015.
Emergency Contact #1
Name: __________________________
Phone Number: ___________________
Emergency Contact #2
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Please inform us of any allergies (dietary or other), required medication or any
specific health issues that may require our attention.
_________________________________________________________________
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I hereby give consent for ________________________ to participate in this
activity. In the event of an emergency, the teacher or chaplain has my permission
to arrange any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary by a qualified
physician. I am aware that retreats require some physical activity. By choosing to
take part in the retreat, you are accepting the risk that your child may be injured.
You understand that you bear the responsibility for any injury that might occur.
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Catholic Education: Learning & Living in Faith
DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Paul Pulla, B.Sc., B.Ed., MSc.Ed. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, SECRETARY/TREASURER