San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
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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."
On November 10, our partner, Lifetouch Photography, will be in the school to take photos of our students and staff. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, all appropriate protocols regarding sanitization, distancing, masking and overall safety will be in full force. Only individual student photos are being taken on this day. Group photos are not yet permitted under the protocols and there will ... Continue reading "Smile! Picture Day is Coming on November 10, 2021"
November is the month devoted to the virtue of Justice and to the significance of Remembrance. We honour the Saints and the souls of all the faithfully departed. We celebrate the importance of being peacemakers and people of reconciliation. We come together to recognize the sacrifices made by those who have come before us. November is a month of reflection and appreciation. November provides us ... Continue reading "Justice and Remembrance"
