Month: September 2022

Orange Shirt Day at SJN

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, and it has become a very important day because it signifies and honors the strength of Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools.  This day also represents an ongoing commitment to reconciliation and our role to eliminate racism, hate & discrimination.

September 30th is the day that Indigenous children were taken away to residential schools, ... Continue reading "Orange Shirt Day at SJN"

Celebrating Terry Fox

Forty years ago this year, Canadian Hero Terry Fox was forced to end his “Marathon Of Hope” and his dream to run across Canada. Even though Terry has been gone for many decades, hundreds of thousands of Canadians continue to honour his legacy and acknowledge his contribution to Cancer Research. This year, here at St. Justin Martyr CES, our recognition of his legacy may look ... Continue reading "Celebrating Terry Fox"

St. Justin, Martyr Curriculum and Pizza Night Thursday, September 22, 2022

We invite and welcome all parents/guardians to our 2022-23 Curriculum and Pizza Night.  This will be an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and explore curriculum connections for the year ahead.  The format is as follows:

5:30 – 6:30 – Pizza in the Schoolyard

6:30 – 7:00 – Open house in classrooms

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Terry Fox Run, Friday, September 30, 2022

It was 42 years ago that Terry Fox captivated Canadians with his determination, commitment and energy to find a cure for cancer.  This year St. Justin Martyr will be commemorating the Marathon of Hope by participating in the Terry Fox School Run on Friday, September 30, 2022 (Inclement weather day scheduled for Monday, October 3, 2022).  We will, as a school community, participate together as ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Run, Friday, September 30, 2022"