Although one month falls short of recognizing and celebrating the myriad of accomplishments and contributions that North Americans of African heritage past and present have made in the fields of science and medicine, literature, the arts, politics, human and civil rights, athletics and fashion, to name a few, Our Lady of the Rosary would like to honour the importance of Black History Month during
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OLR Carnaval “Celebration” Week 2021
Dear OLR families:
Please see the attached communication regarding Carnaval Celebration Week at Our Lady of the Rosary CES, which will be taking place virtually from Monday, February 8 to Friday, February 12, 2021.
The Quebec Winter Carnival, better known as Carnaval, is a pre-Lenten winter festival held in Quebec City with a a history that dates back to 1894. ... Continue reading "OLR Carnaval “Celebration” Week 2021"
Family Literacy Day 2021 at OLR!
Dear Parents,
Each year we celebrate Family Literacy Week as a means to acknowledge the importance of reading and other literacy-related pursuits. The week-long celebration was developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 to celebrate adults and children reading and learning together. It encourages Canadian families to spend at least 15 minutes a day enjoying an activity together. This year we will ... Continue reading "Family Literacy Day 2021 at OLR!"
St. Elizabeth CHS Gr. 8 Course Selection
Dear OLR Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of students in Grade 8:
Please review the attached communication regarding the course selection process for students who are currently in Grade 8 and planning on attending St. Elizabeth Catholic High School for September 2021.
Your child’s Grade 8 teacher will be providing additional information and guidance in the process, as they assist and help your child navigate ... Continue reading "St. Elizabeth CHS Gr. 8 Course Selection"
YCDSB Programs and Pathways Information Series for Students and Parents/Guardians
Extended School Closure and Remote Learning Updates
Update:
Today, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced that all schools in York, Peel, Toronto, Hamilton and Windsor-Essex will remain closed to in-person learning until February 10, 2021. As a result, all York Catholic elementary schools will remain closed and students will continue to participate in online remote learning during this time.