Prince of Peace Catholic Elementary School
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Tuesday March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day! This day is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for World Down Syndrome Day is important because it is the 21st day of the 3rd month, which was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day – March 21st"
Father Paul and Deacon Steve from our Parish will be visiting on Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 22nd) for a brief liturgy and distribution of Ashes (no Mass). The ashes will be distributed to the school community at 12:45 pm. Families are welcome to attend to receive their ashes at that time.
On February 2st, we will be celebrating “Shrove Tuesday”, also known as Pancake Tuesday, the last day before the holy season of Lent. Ms. Hill and some staff helpers will be preparing delicious pancakes on-site at the school using a pancake mix that does not contain peanuts or tree nuts. Dried egg yolk and dried egg whites are on the ingredients list. We will also ... Continue reading "Shrove Tuesday “Pancake Day” – February 21st"
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF COLLECTION THROUGH THE TORONTO ARCHDIOCESE
The Turkiye and Syria relief appeal supports those affected by the deadly earthquake on February 6, 2023. Your gift will fund relief efforts administered through CNEWA, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada, Aid to the Church in Need and Canadian Jesuits International.
https://www.archtoronto.org/en/contact-us/donations/donate-pages/donate-to-turkiye-and-syria-relief/
Prince of Peace CES is excited to be participating in a series of skating excursions to the Georgina Ice Palace here in Keswick, at the Blue Pad. Students who are participating will be taking the bus to and from the Georgina Ice Palace several times throughout this season. The ice time is free, and busing will be covered by our school fundraising. Therefore we will ... Continue reading "POP Skating at the Georgina Ice Palace, Winter 2023"
Our Prince of Peace Catholic School Council is having its third meeting of the school year in the library on Tuesday, February 21st starting at 6:30.
The meeting will be held in the POP library. For January’s minutes please click this LINK.
All parents are welcome to attend the council meetings.
