Category: General

Hallowe’en And Our Catholic Schools

As we approach Hallowe’en we anticipate the joy of those who will wish to celebrate this time with great joy, and also those who would offer caution and consideration. 

Also, it is important that we respect all community members when dressing for Hallowe’en.  Please note the following when considering your costume:

Volia Learning

York Catholic District School Board is once again providing Voilà Learning, an online homework help, free of charge to students. This service will become available on October 7th, 2019.

Students registered with YCDSB have access to online teachers to assist them with French, English and Math homework from Monday to Thursday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Voilà Learning has prepared a ... Continue reading "Volia Learning"

Orange Shirt Day

Father Bressani supports Orange Shirt Day

Students from the Grade 11 Leadership and Peer Support Class organized an information booth for their peers to learn Phyllis Webstad’s story in the days leading up to and including September 30th. At the information booth students were offered handouts to learn more, were able to look through a variety of Indigenous books and graphic novels on ... Continue reading "Orange Shirt Day"

Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 – How the Act Affects Schools

The Basics The Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic -cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to vape any substance, and the smoke of cannabis(medical and recreational) in enclosed workspaces and enclosed public spaces, as well as other designated places in Ontario, to protect workers and the public from second-hand smoke and vapour. Smoking refers to the smoking or ... Continue reading "Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 – How the Act Affects Schools"

Father Bressani Catholic School Council Meeting

Welcome back to the start of a new school year! Our first Catholic School Council meeting will take place on September 26th, 2019 @7:00pm in the school library.  All parents are welcomed to attend this meeting.  If you are interested in being part of the council administration, please complete and submit the nomination form to the main office.  Nomination forms can be downloaded in the ... Continue reading "Father Bressani Catholic School Council Meeting"