San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
Spartans Aahooo!!
Our community’s response to Project Lenten Outreach was spectacular! Our community partners and our families provided an abundance of toiletries, personal care items, hygiene products, undergarments, clothing and other necessities in support of our local friends and families in need.
During Lent, we are called to consider the challenges faced by those less fortunate, and we are asked to reach out in the ... Continue reading "Project Lenten Outreach"
The easing of restrictions has meant that our students are now the beneficiaries of the incredible wealth and talent of our staff who are facilitating co-curricular activities for students. Since the lifting of restrictions our staff has offered opportunities for activities such as cybersecurity, chess, volleyball, Challenger Baseball, skipping, choir, Stations of the Cross Tableaux, Floor Hockey, Skiing, Dance, and school masses.
These ... Continue reading "Co-Curriculars Are Back! Spartans, Ahoooo!"
Monday, March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day.
Did you know that Down Syndrome occurs when there is a duplication of the twenty-first chromosome in human DNA? We are blessed to work with many students, parents and community partners who live and thrive with Down Syndrome. Their gifts of perseverance, resilience, empathy, kindness and love enrich our lives in very significant ways. ... Continue reading "Mismatched Socks for World Down Syndrome Day"
Happy New Year! Yesterday our Church began a new liturgical year on the First Sunday of Advent. This marks the beginning of Year C in the liturgical cycle.
Advent is a time of waiting in which we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus. During this season we are invited to slow down and take time to reflect on what the birth ... Continue reading "Advent: Waiting in Joyful Hope"
Our Remembrance Day Celebration honoured and recognized the strength, courage, bravery, resolve, and selflessness of those who have served this country in past and those who serve now. It was a beautiful homage in word, prayer, art, song and love. Staff and students presented artwork, the Luke 4:18 Social Justice Committee presented poppy collages, our Faith Ambassadors adorned our altar and foyer in honour of ... Continue reading "In Honour and Remembrance; Lest We Forget."
