Year: 2023

Rowan’s Law Day at Holy Name: Wed.Sept.27th

Wednesday September 27th, Students and staff will be recognizing Rowan’s Law Day. Rowan’s Law was named for Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player from Ottawa, who died in the spring of 2013 from a condition known as second impact syndrome (swelling of the brain caused by a subsequent injury that occurred before a previous injury healed). Rowan is believed to have experienced three concussions ... Continue reading "Rowan’s Law Day at Holy Name: Wed.Sept.27th"

Photo Day: Wednesday October 4th

Our school Photo Day will be on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023. Class group photos and individual photos will be taken on this day. Proof cards will be delivered to the school 3-5 after and will include all ordering information. Picture Re-Take Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th.

 

PEDICULOSIS (HEAD LICE)

The York Catholic District School Board recognizes concerns related to pediculosis (head lice) at the school and community level. Pediculosis (head lice) are not a public hazard, as they do not cause illness, but they are a nuisance. To prevent pediculosis (head lice) from becoming a problem at our school we all need to work together. Please check your child’s head on a regular basis ... Continue reading "PEDICULOSIS (HEAD LICE)"

SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe

 

As we start a new school year, we hope you will take some time to review the SafeArrival information below. 

When your child is sick, we understand that informing their school can be easily forgotten. But when absent students are not reported and office staff are unable to contact their parent/guardian, schools must assume the child is lost ... Continue reading "SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe"

Celebrate Throughout the Year with the YCDSB

The days that we celebrate help us remember what is most important to us. 

But there are so many days to celebrate throughout the school year – faith days, holidays and social dedications – that it can be easy to lose track of them all. 

To help the entire York Catholic District School Board community celebrate together, we have ... Continue reading "Celebrate Throughout the Year with the YCDSB"