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A Message to the Dufferin Peel Community Regarding Earthquake Relief for Haiti
January 19, 2009
The tragedy of the earthquake in Haiti is becoming ever so more clear to us with each passing day. Our community has responded, as it always does, with great charity and compassion. To date, we have encouraged our staff and our schools to participate in fundraising activities and we have linked with ShareLife, which will forward funds raised to Caritas Internationalis, the Catholic Church's official relief agency. Caritas Internationalis is participating in the Canadian government’s program to match funds raised, which makes our donations even more impactful. Over the next few weeks, we will have a number of local events that we will be announcing to support further fundraising in our community.
This Sunday in our Churches, there will be a special collection for the Haiti relief fund and I encourage your participation.
Many of our students may not have the ability to raise funds personally because of their own financial situation. This is understandable. That is why, regardless of whether or not we are able to raise significant funds, it is just as important to view this event as a teachable moment to share with our students to illustrate that we are all part of one human family; a family loved by God
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25
For whatever efforts that you, your family, or your school community have made or plan to make on behalf of the Haitian people, I wish to thank you.
John B. Kostoff
Director of Education
February is Black History Month
February 10 - Loyola Welcomes the William Hall Project
Loyola welcomes Anthony Sherwood and his dramatic presentation of the life and times of William Hall, a Black Nova Scotian, who was awarded the Victor Cross for Valour while serving with the Royal Navy in 1857.
February 11 - Loyola Welcomes Radio Host Spider Jones
Once again Loyola welcomes Spider Jones. Mr. Jones will be speaking to the students of Loyola about goal setting, making the right choices.
Sears Drama Festival presents ...
The senior drama classes will be performing one act plays at the RBC Theatre in the Living Arts Centre. Tickets available at the LAC Box Office.
Friday, February 12, 7 pm - Grade 11 plays:
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What We're Looking For
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Jack and Joel
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Cabin Fever
Saturday, February 13, 7 pm - Grade 12 plays:
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Turning a New Leaf
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The Mall
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Breaking the Fourth Wall
Thursday, February 25 - Loyola welcomes James Cunningham
A professional comedian, James Cunningham will deliver his "Funny Money" presentation, educating students on the basics of personal finance before they head off to post-secondary education and / or the world of work.
Kindergarten Registration Information
Click on the link above for more information.
Developing Future Leaders
February 22 - Woodlands presents Chris Cummins
The Woodlands School Council is pleased to invite parents, students and community members to a free seminar on “Developing Future Leaders” on February 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodlands School.
Chris Cummins, a nationally acclaimed speaker will share his humour, passion and story-telling skills to deliver his key messages:
- Character Traits and Learned Skills to be an effective leader
- The how and the when of leading, when to be a leader and when to be a follower, how to lead by example, and the dynamics of being a leader within a group.
- Leadership beyond the academics
- "Attitude"
An open invitation has been extended to the parents and students of our feeder schools, Loyola Catholic Secondary School and Erindale Secondary School. Light refreshments will be served. Attendees are asked to register at http://www.woodlandscouncil.com/
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