Category: General

CSC Elections & Nominations Process

Once again, we extend an invitation to our parent community to consider becoming a member of the SJRH Catholic School Council. This is a great opportunity for parents to become involved in the academic, social, and spiritual aspects of school life here at St. Joseph. As a parent/guardian of a child at this school, you are eligible to self-nominate or nominate another parent/guardian of a ... Continue reading "CSC Elections & Nominations Process"

Curriculum Night

This year’s curriculum night will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, see their learning space and become informed about expectations and curriculum for this year. Classroom teachers will be in their own classrooms. We will be running two sessions from 6:30pm to 7:00pm and 7:00 to 7:30pm. 

Standardized Dress Code

SJRH implements a Standardized Dress Code. All students are expected to come to school in proper Dress Code clothing. The approved Standardized Dress Code for SJRH will include the following:  

  • Colours of RED, BLACK, and WHITE  
  • JEANS OF ANY KIND WILL NOT FORM PART OF THE STANDARDIZED DRESS CODE  
  • SJRH Wear (i.e., Spirit Wear track pants and t-shirts)
  • ... Continue reading "Standardized Dress Code"

Pediculosis

The Ministry of Health does not designate Pediculosis as a communicable disease, and as such, it is not considered a health hazard to the community. Anyone can get head lice, regardless of cleanliness. Head lice is not a public hazard, as it does not cause illness, but they are a nuisance. Please check your child’s head regularly for lice or nits. If you find lice ... Continue reading "Pediculosis"

Anaphylaxis and Allergies

As outlined in the Board’s Allergy policy, parents are asked to inform the school of life-threatening allergies and are required to fill in S15 and S15a forms (forms will be shared electronically with parents). Parents are asked to ensure that students for whom Epi-Pens are prescribed have two Epi-Pens at school. It is strongly advised that one Epi-Pen is on the student’s person at all ... Continue reading "Anaphylaxis and Allergies"