Month: November 2021

Advent Concert at St. Joseph the Worker Parish

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
Please refer to the attached flyer for an Advent concert that St. Joseph the Worker Parish is hosting on the afternoon of Sunday, December 19th, 2021. The parish is inviting anyone from our school community who wishes to sing or play Advent hymns/music to join this event, in an effort to bring parishioners together for “some praise and fellowship ... Continue reading "Advent Concert at St. Joseph the Worker Parish"

Anti-Bullying and Positive Climate Week Events and Initiatives at OLR!

Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s):

Here is a highlight of some of the fantastic things that are happening at Our Lady of the Rosary CES during Anti-Bullying and Positive Climate Week (Nov. 21-27, 2021):

Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program

Applications open December 3rd for children entering Grade 1 next September

The York Catholic District School Board offers the French Immersion program at 15 elementary schools, and five high schools throughout York Region. The program aims to provide non-francophone children with a high degree of proficiency in the French language. Although the curriculum is the same as in the English-language program, the language ... Continue reading "Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program"

York Catholic Remembers…

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the poppy as the official symbol of Remembrance in Canada

On November 11th the York Catholic District School Board will pay tribute to fallen Canadian veterans and all those who serve our country as a member of the Canadian Forces, past and present. Schools across the region will mark Remembrance Day with tributes and special events ... Continue reading "York Catholic Remembers…"

The OLR School Community Remembers…

In the month of November, the OLR school community’s focus now shifts to the virtue of “Justice” and treating others with open minds and without the spectres of bias and inequity. Many of the school’s learning opportunities and initiatives have been intentionally planned with the idea of removing these barriers in mind.

We look forward to our Remembrance Day service on November 11th ... Continue reading "The OLR School Community Remembers…"

OLR November 2021 Newsletter

Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s):

Please see OLR‘s November 2021 school newsletter for important updates and information.

Also, please note that there will be a ONE DAY Picture Re-Take Day on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 for any students who were absent for today’s School Picture and Grade 8 Grad picture Day, for those who did not have the opportunity to have their ... Continue reading "OLR November 2021 Newsletter"