Month: September 2024

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, a significant occasion that honors the strength of Indigenous children who were forced to attend residential schools. This day serves as a reminder of our commitment to reconciliation and our responsibility to combat racism, hate, and discrimination.

The date marks the time when Indigenous children were taken from their families to residential schools. The term “orange shirt” ... Continue reading "Every Child Matters- Orange Shirt Day"

As part of our safety initiative St. Justin, Martyr CES, along with all other schools in the York Catholic District School Board, will be practicing a variety of safety procedures with students and staff.  

The week September 30th – October 4th, 2024 has been designated as “Safety Awareness Week” for the YCDSB.  During this week, we will be rehearsing a variety of emergency ... Continue reading "Safety Awareness Week at SJN"

On Wednesday September 26th St. Justin, Martyr will observe Rowan’s Law, and honor Rowan Stringer, by wearing the color purple.  The purpose of Rowan’s Law Day is to increase concussion education awareness, especially in schools.

We thank our teachers, staff and students for continuing the dialogue about concussion safety and supporting Rowan’s Law.

On Thursday, September 26th, 2024, St. Justin, Martyr staff and students will participate in our own Terry Fox Walk/Run event. Students will walk around the school and neighborhood to honor Terry Fox, aiming to keep his dream alive and raise funds for cancer research.