Category: General

World Autism Awareness Day

 April is World Autism Acceptance Month and Saturday, April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day.  This day is focused on increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism, fostering support, and inspiring a kinder, more compassionate, more inclusive world. At SJRH we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where differences are celebrated as things that make us all unique and created in God’s ... Continue reading "World Autism Awareness Day"

The Virtual Presentation “Bullying Prevention”

Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy (OLQWCA) Catholic School Council will be providing a free virtual presentation to help parents/guardians gain insight into bullying.  You will learn how to identify signs and symptoms of bullying (including cyberbullying), protect your child online and obtain tips from experienced youth speakers.  The Virtual Presentation “Bullying Prevention” will be facilitated by Lolita with stories shared ... Continue reading "The Virtual Presentation “Bullying Prevention”"

Purple Day – Supporting Epilepsy Around The World

Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness.

On Monday, March 28th students are welcome to wear purple or accessorize their school uniform with purple in support of this initiative. 

World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate people with Down Syndrome around the globe. This signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. This day was also declared Ontario Down Syndrome Day by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2016.

Students & staff are encouraged to wear mismatched socks on March ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day"

Archdiocese Fundraising for Ukraine

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced it would be accepting donations for humanitarian relief in response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine. Funds collected by the Archdiocese will be channeled to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and the Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT). 

As a Catholic faith community, the York Catholic District School Board will ... Continue reading "Archdiocese Fundraising for Ukraine"