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WINTER IS UPON US…
Winter weather conditions require students to be prepared for the outdoors. As articulated in Board Policy 221, normal outdoor routine will continue until the temperature of wind chill reaches that which was determined by the parent council. At St. Joseph the Worker, the extreme cold set temperature with wind chill was set at a range from -15 degrees Celsius to -20 degrees Celsius. When the ... Continue reading "WINTER IS UPON US…"
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
The safety of your children is of utmost importance to us. It is imperative that the staff know the identity of all visitors to the school and the purpose of their visits. All parents, visitors and/or volunteers must sign in at the office and pick up a visitor’s tag.
Rosary Apostolate at SJW
It is truly a privilege to have volunteers from the Rosary Apostolate visit St. Joseph the Worker. Volunteers are called “Rosary Visitors”. They will bear witness to their faith by teaching children to love Jesus with the Heart of Mary by praying the Rosary. They will follow the themes and meditations as outlined by the Rosary Apostolate. The Rosary visitors will visit our school once ... Continue reading "Rosary Apostolate at SJW"
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Halloween Dance-A-Thon
St. Joseph the Worker is pleased to be hosting its annual Halloween Dance-A-Thon on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Get your pledge sheets in to win some great prizes!
First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2025
Below are the links for you to register your child(ren) for the 2025 First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
You are invited to attend the Parent Information Night on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm
First Holy Communion: https://stjosephtheworkerth.archtoronto.org/en/parish-life/parish-sacraments/first-holy-communion/
Confirmation: https://stjosephtheworkerth.archtoronto.org/en/parish-life/parish-sacraments/confirmation-at-stjw/
Please see the schedules below for important dates. If you would like further ... Continue reading "First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2025"
Winter Coat Drive
We are pleased to announce our Winter Coat Campaign in partnership with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Salvation Army. As we approach the colder months, we’re asking for your help with donating gently used coats of all sizes to support individuals and families in need.
Details:
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P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
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Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
As a Catholic learning community, we are dedicated to living out Gospel values by supporting those in need.
On October 17, organizations worldwide observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to show solidarity with those in need and advocate for an end to poverty.
Sadly, during the
... Continue reading "Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty"2024 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule
This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the towns of Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville, are encouraged
... Continue reading "2024 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule"Updated Joint Police Protocol
September 19, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board families and staff,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), and the York Regional Police (YRP) announced an updated joint police protocol that will ensure a consistent approach to police involvement in York Region schools.
As a Catholic learning
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