Category: General

Enriching the Curriculum through Black History

Students at St. Joseph the Worker participated in many activities during Black History Month as can be seen below, but the highlight were the presentations by the Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum who gave us a virtual interactive workshop Live from Aruba with an introduction to the history of Black History Month highlighting some of the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians ending with ... Continue reading "Enriching the Curriculum through Black History"

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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.

SCHOOL BUS CANCELLATION

Occasionally, because of inclement weather or other emergency situations, buses may have to be cancelled. Information regarding bus cancellation and other emergency announcements can be obtained by listening to your local radio and television stations, by checking the Board website at www.ycdsb.ca or by visiting schoolbuscity.com.  Listen attentively to ensure the radio announcement is for the York Catholic District ... Continue reading "SCHOOL BUS CANCELLATION"

CONCUSSION PROTOCOL

Unfortunately accidents happen at school from time to time. If your child hits his or her head while at school, the office will notify you and we will also provide a standard “Concussion Protocol” package for you to review. It is strongly encouraged that you bring your child to the doctor and have the doctor fill out the package provided by the school and return ... Continue reading "CONCUSSION PROTOCOL"

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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"