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With Thanks

A big “Thank You” to our SBN families for your support with this year’s Terry Fox Run/Walk.  St. Brendan raised $1,547.50, and all donations go towards the Terry Fox Foundation.

On behalf of the Luke 4:18 Committee and The Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank, we are grateful for your donations of food and household items to help families during this Thanksgiving season.

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Safety Week

The week of October 3-7 is designated as Safety Awareness Week at YCDSB.  To ensure that staff and students are familiar with the standard operating procedures, we will be reviewing the Crisis Response procedures and practicing our drills. During this week we will be participating in Fire Drills, Lockdown Drills and Hold and Secure Procedures.   By doing so, we are continuing to ensure  ... Continue reading "Safety Week"

Thanksgiving Food Drive

St. Brendan will begin it’s Thanksgiving Food Drive in support of the Whitchurch- Stouffville Food Pantry.  This campaign will run from October 3 – 7, 2022.

Please help us by donating non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items to help benefit those in need.  Items brought to the school will be collected and donated on our community’s behalf.  A list of suggested items ... Continue reading "Thanksgiving Food Drive"

Catholic School Council

St. Brendan is  thankful to have a positive working relationship with the parents/guardians of the community.  Being part of the St. Brendan Catholic School Council (SBN CSC) is a wonderful way to provide feedback and support while continuing to foster this relationship.

We are inviting parents of our community to join SBN CSC.  Attached are the two links to the nomination forms.  All ... Continue reading "Catholic School Council"

National Truth & Reconciliation Week / Orange Shirt Day

September 26 – 30, 2022 is National Truth and Reconciliation Week.  The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) will recognize the importance of this week by facilitating thoughtful engagement and reflection through Board supported activities and presentations for staff and students.

Friday September 30, 2022 is Orange Shirt Day.  Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange ... Continue reading "National Truth & Reconciliation Week / Orange Shirt Day"

Rowan’s Law Day (Purple Shirt Day)

The last Wednesday of each September is Rowan’s Law Day.

This year, Wednesday September 28, 2022, we will recognize Rowan’s Law by educating and engaging students, staff, and parents/guardians in activities that increase awareness about concussions and to share Rowan Stringer’s story.

Rowan’s favourite colour was purple, so we are asking staff and students to ... Continue reading "Rowan’s Law Day (Purple Shirt Day)"