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First Day Procedures
On the evening of Monday September 1st after 4pm you will receive communication stating who your child’s(ren) teacher will be through school messenger.
On the morning of Tuesday September 2nd:
Please proceed directly to the school yard where a sign with the teachers name will be at the following locations:
Kindergarten- Kindergarten Pen area
Grades ... Continue reading "First Day Procedures"
School Bus Information 2025
If your child takes the school bus to and/or from school, please take a moment to visit www.schoolbuscity.com to confirm pick up and drop off times.
Eligibility for transportation to and/or from a student’s designated home school is a function of the distance from their residence to their home school and grade level as follows:
i) Junior Kindergarten to ... Continue reading "School Bus Information 2025"
PINK SHIRT DAY – Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
We stand together, we stand UNITED and we choose KINDNESS at SJN.
Please consider wearing PINK on Wednesday, February 25th.
ASH Wednesday at SJN
Our Lenten Season will begin with our Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 18th. Father Marko of St. Justin Martyr Parish will join us in prayer, reflection and distribution of ashes.
Family are invited to attend.
We wish everyone a blessed Lenten Season as we journey through Lent to Easter.
PANCAKE TUESDAY at SJN
It’s that time of year again.
Pancake Tuesday is just days away! Students and Staff are excited to share a pancake treat at school.
A special thank you to our Catholic School Council and all of our volunteers who have organized and will be offering the pancakes to our students and staff.
Duane Gibson Visits SJN
St. Justin Martyr welcomed Duane “D.O.” Gibson to our school today, Thursday, February 12th, 2026. Duane is a Canadian rapper, author, and motivational speaker known for using hip-hop to empower youth, focusing on themes of anti-bullying, resilience, and dreaming big. As a Guinness World Record-setting artist, he delivers a “Stay Driven” message to schools, encouraging students to overcome adversity and “defy the ... Continue reading "Duane Gibson Visits SJN"
VIVE LE CARNAVAL at SJN
Thank you to our SJN FSL Team – Madame Ortiz, Madame Majdalani, Monsieur Nazar and Madame Pardatscher for une semaine formidable! Vive Le Carnaval. What a fun week planned at SJN. The students and staff enjoyed the theme days, the crafts, the treats and the ventriloquist. Oh what fun at SJN. MERCI!
Board News
The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees and the Senior Team held a Special Board Meeting to share information about their response to the Minister of Education regarding his financial and governance questions of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB).
At the Special Board Meeting, YCDSB trustees and staff explained that we are on
... Continue reading "The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education"Elementary Report Card Information
Term One elementary report cards will be available online on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 after 4 p.m.
To access your child’s report card:
STEP 1Please visit their school’s website and click “Parents” in the navigation bar STEP 2
Click on the “connectEd” logo STEP 3
Enter your username and password
Honouring Black Heritage Month: Celebrating Faith, Excellence and Community
February is Black Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, contributions and achievements of Black communities in Canada and around the world. This month invites us to honour Black excellence, resilience, leadership, and creativity, while reflecting on the ongoing journey toward equity, inclusion and belonging.
In our Catholic school communities, Black Heritage Month is an opportunity
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