A new feature to our weekly newsletter will be a reflection on our mission and purpose as a Catholic School. For this week, I would like to call our attention to the importance of recognizing that each of us is uniquely a child of God. It is important that we teach our children that they are made in the image and likeness of God. But with this teaching also comes a responsibility. If we are made in the divine image, then we need to act in a way that reflects the divine image to others. For it is “by their fruits you will know them” (Mt 7:20). For ourselves and our children we need to understand that our actions will communicate our faith. It is by our power to love, to create, to sacrifice for others, to share, to give, to bridge gaps between people, and to show mercy that we can reflect God’s love in the world. This is the Gospel message we are all called to share in the world.

The Grade 6 class is exploring the Corporal Works of Mercy as part of their Christian Education classes. In order to make the learning come alive, the students are doing a coat drive for Covenant House, Vancouver. Click here for more information.

For our next Care Day, on Nov. 30th, we are bringing back the 8o’s. Let’s step back in time and bring back acid washed jeans, crimped hair, leg warmers, and neon colours. Take a look in your closet and see what you can find to create that funky 80’s look. Bring in a toonie and join in the wacky fun!  Our October Care Day raised $324.40 for Aid to the Church in Need! Thank you for your kindness and generosity. 

All proceeds will go to support Covenant House, Vancouver.

Since we started this promotion, 19 accounts have been opened at BMO, which has resulted in $475.00 for the school. It would be fantastic if we could break the $500 mark. The promotion ends November 15th. Click hereto read about the promotion.

Vianna Foo is selling 2 brand new school sweaters. The cost is $40 each; all proceeds will go to Grade 7 promotion ceremony. Regular price is $46.49 on the Neat Uniform website. Please contact Vianna at vianna.foo@hotmail.com if you are interested.