Category: General

We look forward to welcoming all Panthers back to school on Tuesday September 3, 2024.  Please check your School Messenger emails regularly for important information to prepare for the First Day of School.

Transitions such as resuming school activities after a break can be challenging for some students.   The following return to school tip sheet can help parents support and uplift students through times of change.  Hopefully these tips will empower students and parents alike to welcome a return to school and smoothly adjust to the changes in routines that back to school time brings.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school from April 22nd – 26th! What better way to promote reading with our students than by supporting this important literary event.  Scholastic, will provide a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books as well as novelty items such: as pencils, posters, bookmarks, fancy pens, and learning games. We invite your entire family to enjoy the fun ... Continue reading "Superhero Book Fair"

On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"

Please keep in mind that students go outdoors for two 15 minute recesses and one 40 minute lunch break, unless there is a severe weather warning. The procedures in Policy 221, Extreme Weather, requires Catholic School Councils to determine the extreme cold temperature, with wind chill at the beginning of each school year. The Prince of Peace Catholic School Council has agreed upon –18C for ... Continue reading "Winter Weather"

Student Services will be hosting a Virtual Information Session for Parents of Children with Exceptional Needs registering for Kindergarten Year 1 (Junior Kindergarten) in September 2024.  Parents are invited to attend the virtual session to learn about our Special Education Programs and Services. Please see the flyer attached for more information.