San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
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Our school was clad in a sea of orange shirts, hoodies, sweaters and accessories on September 30 as we recognized the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The path to reconciliation begins with each of us, and it is imperative that we listen carefully and with purpose to the realities faced by our Indigenous and First Nations people who were placed in ... Continue reading "Truth and Reconciliation – Every Child Matters"
There are few greater examples of courage and determination to draw from our Canadian heritage than Terry Fox. His monumentally selfless effort to initiate the Marathon of Hope continue to be celebrated in our schools and in the efforts of our staff, students and community partners. At San Lorenzo Ruiz, we participated on September 29 by running, jogging and walking as a community.
The Feast Day of San Lorenzo is September 28. This year, we celebrated our namesake with a virtual mass where Father Dominic was able to attend at school and turn the gymnasium into a sacred place of song and reflection. It was a beautiful day of recognition, reflection and reverence. The students participated in artwork, engaged in literacy activities, reflected in prayer and participated as ... Continue reading "Celebrating San Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila"
Our virtual scholastic book fair is in full swing. A great way to celebrate family literacy and a fun night out is offered through participation in the Virtual Book Fairs Family Fun Night. Please have a look at the link to the flyer which has been included.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eWDw1AeVrdakYT3vWVLSKueUwf-Oqp-F/view?usp=drive_web
We are excited to be engaging in the virtual Scholastic Book Fair from February 15 – February 28. The opportunity to explore books provides families with alternate activities to promote literacy, leisure time hobbies, and enriched learning environments. For students, this is an opportunity to access resources of interest, or to explore different genres of literature.
As always, participation in the virtual book ... Continue reading "Virtual Scholastic Book Fair"
We have entered the Second Week of Advent. The Love Candle has been lit, and we continue to wait in joyful anticipation for the birth of Christ. Visible signs of our faith are everywhere. The lighting of the advent wreath reminds us of the everlasting presence of God’s love, joy, hope and peace. The beauty and simplicity of our Nativity displays reminds us of the ... Continue reading "Advent – A Time of Waiting"
