Month: September 2023

Let’s Get Walking

International Walk to School Month (IWALK) is an annual celebration of active transportation that takes place around the world throughout the month of October. IWALK Month officially launches October 4, 2023.

When walking to school, here are some important safety tips to remember:

Look all ways before you cross the street. Always STOP, LOOK and LISTEN before crossing. Cross at intersections ... Continue reading "Let’s Get Walking"

SEAC–SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is a group that provides important advice on special education to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). It is made up of representatives from the Board of Trustees, local agencies and associations that further the well-being of exceptional students in the YCDSB. SEAC makes recommendations on matters affecting the establishment, development and delivery of special education programs and ... Continue reading "SEAC–SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE"

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day

St. Veronica’s school community will honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by engaging in Orange Shirt Day.  On Friday, September 29, 2023 members of our school community are invited to wear an orange shirt to honour Indigenous peoples and to show affirm that every child matters. ... Continue reading "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day"  This day is a time for remembering — to recall Canada’s Residential

SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe

 

As we start a new school year, we hope you will take some time to review the SafeArrival information below. 

When your child is sick, we understand that informing their school can be easily forgotten. But when absent students are not reported and office staff are unable to contact their parent/guardian, schools must assume the child is lost ... Continue reading "SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe"