Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
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World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5th to celebrate all teachers around the world. Our York Catholic schools, as well as those right across the globe have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The support of teachers is essential to the worldwide recovery and that is why the theme for this year’s World Teachers Day is, “Teachers at the heart of ... Continue reading "Today is World Teachers’ Day!"
Our community will once again be partnering with the Newmarket Food Pantry to assist families in need during this season of gratitude for all of God’s blessings. We will be participating in a Thanksgiving One Day Fall Food Drive on Wednesday October 6, 2021.
On October 6th, bins will be placed outside near the entrance ... Continue reading "Thanksgiving Food Drive"
ORANGE SHIRT DAY is observed each September 30th. All Canadians are invited to wear an Orange shirt to honour Indigenous people and to show a commitment to the idea that Every Child Matters. It is a time for remembering and to recall Canada’s residential schools and their profound sadness on Indigenous families and cultures. It is a time for healing and reconciliation–to celebrate the beautiful ... Continue reading "Orange Shirt Day"
Notre Dame was chosen to participate in the 2021-2022 Active School Travel (AST) pilot program, a program to encourage more active modes of transportation when travelling to and from school daily. Official Launch Date for the pilot is Wednesday October 6th.
There are a number of components to the pilot program. Those include:
· ... Continue reading "Active School Travel (AST) Pilot Program"
We will form the 2021/22 CSC at the virtual meeting on Wednesday September 29th at 7:00 p.m. Thank you for your continued support of our students at Notre Dame CES. The link will be forthcoming.
The purpose of the Catholic School Council is to help to improve student achievement and well-being as well as enhance the accountability of ... Continue reading "CSC Virtual Meeting"
Notre Dame will once again be participating in the Terry Fox run/walk on Thursday Sept. 23 (rain day – Sept. 24).
The fundraising is only online this year. We appreciate your donations to this important cause. Here is the link: Notre Dame Catholic School Fundraising Link: http://www.terryfox.ca/NotreDameCSNewmarket
