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Milestone anniversary event featured Mass, official ceremony, and school celebration

Holy Name Catholic Elementary School in King City celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Saturday, May 25, 2019. The milestone celebration included a Mass at Sacred Heart Parish celebrated by The Most Reverend Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto, as well as an official recognition ceremony, and school celebration featuring old photos, ... Continue reading "Holy Name Catholic school in King City celebrates its 50th Anniversary"

On May 9, Holy Name will be welcoming author Judy Weagle who taught Elementary school for 25 years and is now writing books to empower children through storytelling with perseverance and anti-bullying themes.

Judy will read and discuss her children’s books including: Lisa and her Pyjamas–based on perseverance and tolerance; ... Continue reading "In Celebration of Catholic Education Week – Author Judy Weagle Visits Holy Name!"

Our third Holy Name school wide Tribes Activity will take place:  Wednesday, May 8 from 1:45 to 2:45.  The activity chosen will focus on the Catholic Education Week theme: Living as Joyful Disciples.  Students will be given an opportunity to practice the four Tribal Agreement: Attentive Listening, Appreciation—No Put-Downs, The Right to Pass or Participate and Mutual Respect. Staff and students are ... Continue reading "Catholic Education Week – Tribal Family Day is May 8!"

On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 the grade 8 students at Holy Name will be conducting their first “I can make a difference day!” challenge as part of the ICAN – Inclusive Community Ambassador Network initiative which commenced in January 2019.  Our students and staff will be challenged to  consciously do something that day ... Continue reading "ICAN Make a Difference Day…School Wide Challenge!"

It is with great pride that we share the beautifully crafted tree created by our students and staff in celebration of Holy Name’s 50th Anniversary. Ms.  Tiz from Messy Hands/Stretching Canvas lead felting raw wool workshops for our Kindergarten to Grade 8 students.  Every student and staff had a hand in working collaboratively to stretch the yarn.  The Holy Name Ever Growing in Thee ... Continue reading "“Ever Growing in the Tree Collaboration Activity for Holy Name 50th Anniversary”"