Month: January 2024

Bonjour mes amis!

This year, Carnaval at St. Justin Martyr will be taking place from January 30th to February 1st. Our activities will include: *A LOTO game. *A “Guess How Many Skittles Are In The Jar” contest. *A snow soccer and treasure hunt game for our primary and junior students during which they will receive an authentic Carnaval de Québec effigy. *Our junior students will make Carnaval masks. ... Continue reading "Bonjour mes amis!"

Aubrey Clarke Is Coming To Our School!!!

St. Justin, Martyr is excited to have author, Aubrey Clarke, visit us on Friday, January 26, 2024. He will be speaking to our students about his love for reading and writing books. Family Literacy Day will be taking place on Saturday, January 27, 2024 this coming year. What a great way to get a head start on celebrating and reading together as a family! More ... Continue reading "Aubrey Clarke Is Coming To Our School!!!"

“STARS FOR THE STAGE” Dance Program

We are excited to announce that beginning January 2024, the Markham School of Dance will be working with our SJN Junior students (grades 4 through 6) Beginning this month, these students will participate in a 6-week long Hip-Hop Dance workshop, where they will be instructed by choreography teachers on the proper techniques and skills of this artistic dance form. At the beginning of March our ... Continue reading "“STARS FOR THE STAGE” Dance Program"

Busy Minds and Movement

Busy Minds Mindful Movement will be visiting St. Justin, Martyr CES on Thursday, January 17th and Friday, January 18th. This evidence-based youth enrichment program is designed to foster positive mental health and resiliency. It combines physical activity with the power of mindfulness, positive psychology and social-emotional learning techniques to create positive school communities. Through captivating movement workshops, Busy Minds Mindful Movement mission is to improve ... Continue reading "Busy Minds and Movement"