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SKI CLUB - WINTER 2010:
The Ski Club had an incredible season with perfect weather, perfect skiing conditions, and perfect company. This all adds up to perfect fun!!! |
VALENTINE'S DAY:
Spirit Council helped students celebrate Valentine's Day by selling roses and Matchmaker results. Approximately $500.00 was raised for the Haiti Relief Fund. |
BULLYING PREVENTION WEEK: BREAK THE SILENCE. BE A BUDDY, NOT A BULLY - Monday, February 8 to Friday, February 12
The E.S.P. Committee organized a Bullying Prevention Week called Break the Silence. Be a Buddy, not a Bully. The E.S.P. Committee members spoke to the student body about the roles of the Bully, the Victim and the Bystander, and they gave students tips on what should be done in cases of bullying. Crime Stoppers spoke to students about how it can be used to give anonymous tips to stop crime. Anthony McLean, from iEngage, also spoke to students about the dangers of bullying. Students are encouraged to break the silence. |
ADVENT LITURGIES: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Father Doug, students and staff celebrated the Advent Liturgy on Thursday, December 10th. Students and staff were reminded not to lose sight of the true meaning, the birth of Jesus. |
CHRISTMAS ARTS NIGHT CONCERT: December 10, 2009
The music students played a variety of music and the choir sang their festive songs to a sold-out audience at the annual Christmas Arts Night Concert. Beautiful works of art were also displayed in the great hall. A special thank you goes to the Arts Department and students for putting on a fabulous show. Merry Christmas! |
OPERATION ST. NICK: Dec. 1st - Dec. 9th
The Social Justice Council members organized the annual Operation St. Nick charity drive. The generosity of the community was obvious. Approximately 16,500 non-perishable food items and items of clothing were collected for the Richmond Hill Food Bank, Share Life, and the Rose of Sharon. This will bring joy to those in need. |
MARKET FAIR: Nov. 25 - 27
Business students created their own businesses, advertised for their businesses, and sold their products during the lunch periods. They were successful in making approximately $6,000.00 in profit. This money was donated to Free the Children and the Hospital for Sick Children. We have great entrepreneurs here at STL. |
LIVE AID: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Students at STL showed off their talent during a Live AID concert to raise money for an AIDS clinic in Sierra Leone. Approximately $4,000.00 was raised. Congratulations students! You clearly showed the Richmond Hill community that STL has talent. |
E.S.P. WEEK - NOVEMBER 16TH TO NOVEMBER 20TH
The E.S.P. Committee organized a week full of activities to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, impaired driving, and bullying. On Monday, Nov. 16th, students were told by Matt Evans, a speaker for Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving, that students must make wise decisions regarding drugs and alcohol. Videos about healthy life choices were shown during the lunch periods. During lunch periods, students were also able to see the displays created by students. Our annual Pink Day to show support against bullying was a success. Finally on Friday, Nov. 20th, Robert Annan, an officer who deals with accident awareness, talked to the grade 12
students about how speeding, being careless, driving impaired, and not wearing seatbelts can kill. The E.S.P. Committee hopes that students will continue to make healthy choices in their lives. |
BATTLE OF THE SEXES - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Males and females competed once again in Spirit Council's annual Battle of the Sexes, and once again, the females WON!!!! Although the males were the closest ever to winning, they still did not have the skills necessary to win the various events. Congratulations females. Better luck next year, males. |
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
The students at STL showed their spirit and creativity by coming to school in a variety of interesting costumes. |
AWARDS CEREMONY - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
FEAST OF ST. THERESA OF LISIEUX - OCTOBER 1ST
St. Theresa Week (September 28 - October 2) was filled with different events that emphasized the importance to treating others with care. Some of the events included donating toiletries to those in need in our own community, random act of kindness day, and assemblies featuring a Blue Veil concert and a presentation by Andy Thibideau. The week also included our school mass dedicated to the Feast of St. Theresa of Lisieux. |
TERRY FOX WALK/RUN - SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
The staff and students at STL participated in their annual Terry Fox Walk/Run to raise money for cancer research. After the walk, staff and students were rewarded with juice boxes donated by Dole. Thank you to all who donated money for this worthy cause! |
YLCC - YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMPS CANADA - SEPTEMBER 10TH - 12TH:
Students and staff from STL's Student Government participated in a leadership camp run by Youth Leadership Camps Canada. Students took part in a variety of interesting and challenging leadership activities that taught them the importance of either stepping up or stepping back in different situations. The councils have great ideas that they plan on implementing this school year. Students would like to thank Ms. Macrae, Ms. Fair, Ms. Balkovec and Ms. Faraone for organizing the camp. Also, a sincere THANK YOU goes to the Catholic School Advisory Council for their continued support!!! |
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GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL - AUGUST 31ST - SEPTEMBER 1ST:
Grade 9 students were welcomed at STL during their Getting Ready for High School Orientation. They took part in class bonding activities, school tours, and a mock school day. Good luck grade 9 students. We wish you a positive high school experience! |
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