Category: General

Helping Us Learn About Our Urban Wildlife – Animal Services Officer Visits POP on Tuesday, March 3rd

February 28, 2020March 11, 2020 General

In response to the coyote and fox sightings a few weeks ago beyond our schoolyard fence, we will be having an animal services officer from York Region do a presentation in our gym for the students the morning of Tuesday, March 3rd 9:00 to 9:50 (K to 2) and 10:20 – 11:10 (3 to 6).

Hailey the Animal Services Officer will ... Continue reading

Wisdom Virtue Assembly – New Date Wednesday March 4th at 10:30 am

February 28, 2020March 4, 2020 General

Ms. Cowley’s grade 3/4 class will be hosting our Wisdom Virtue Assembly for the month of February in the POP gym. Due to the Snow Day on February 28th, we have rescheduled this assembly for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th at 10:30 in the POP Gym. Class virtue certificates will be awarded, and any positive office referrals from the month of February will be shared with the ... Continue reading "Wisdom Virtue Assembly – New Date Wednesday March 4th at 10:30 am"

Shaking Off the Winter Blues with X-Dance – Family/Community Event February 20th

February 10, 2020February 25, 2020 General

We at Prince of Peace are excited to welcome the X-Movement Team back to our school again this year, on Wednesday, February 19th and Thursday, February 20th. This physical education program is free for every student in the school. Over a series of movement and dance sessions, students will have the opportunity to experience connected movement and mindfulness in a celebration of diversity ... Continue reading "Shaking Off the Winter Blues with X-Dance – Family/Community Event February 20th"

February 25th Pink Shirt Day at Prince of Peace

February 10, 2020February 25, 2020 General

On Tuesday, February 25th we will be encouraging staff and students to wear pink/ a pink t-shirt to mark our school’s commitment to stand up against bullying, and to encourage kindness and inclusiveness for all. On Monday, students will be encouraged to write a kind or encouraging note that they think would be great to give someone or receive themselves and we will ... Continue reading

Prince of Peace Celebrates Carnaval Starting February 18th

February 10, 2020February 25, 2020 General

Leading up to the very important season of Lent, POP is looking forward to celebrating CARNAVAL with Mme Boccia and Mme Caporiccio our French teachers. Highlights will include “Dress Like a Lumberjack Day” on Tuesday, February 18th, a door decorating contest, carnaval bingo throughout the week, eating yummy Beaver Tails pastries, and a mask parade.

Bell Let’s Talk Day For Mental Health Initiatives on January 29th – Wear Blue and White!

January 23, 2020January 24, 2020 General

This year, Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 29th.

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell Canada will donate towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every text, call, tweet, and all social media posts using the hashtag: #bellletstalk You can help end the stigma around mental illness. It’s easier than you think!

It’s a fact: One in five Canadians ... Continue reading "Bell Let’s Talk Day For Mental Health Initiatives on January 29th – Wear Blue and White!"