Father Henri Nouwen Catholic Elementary School
An inclusive and collaborative Catholic school community!
Compassion is a feeling of wanting to help those in need. But more than a noun, its a verb. More than a feeling, it should be an action.
I willLord, open our eyes ... Continue reading "Virtue of the Month: Compassion"
Wearing an orange shirt and promoting the slogan, Every Child Matters, is an affirmation of our commitment to raise awareness of the residential school experience and to ensure that every child matters as we focus on our hope for a better future in which children are empowered to help each other.
We continue to work closely with York Region Public Health to provide you with the most up to date informations and protocols. Please see the latest protocol for parents to follow regarding their child’s school attendance and what to do if they experience symptoms. COVID TIP SHEET
Welcome back to the 2020-2021 school year. We continue to work with our stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and York Region Public Health, to ensure a safe return to school. If you have questions about the York Catholic District School Board’s school re-entry plan, visit www.ycdsb.ca to see the full plan, read the FAQs, access parent resources, and more.
... Continue reading "Welcome Back! During the Month of September We Celebrate the Virtue of COURAGE!"
Students and Families, welcome back to to the 2020-2021 school year! If you have selected remote learning we wish you well and if you are returning to Father Henri Nouwen please follow the current start dates:
September 10: Grades 1, 2 September 11: JK/SK
September 14: Grades 7 & 8 September 15: Grades 3/4, ... Continue reading "STAGGERED ENTRY DATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2020"
Recent events in Canada and the United States have ignited discussion and action focused on the experiences of anti-Black racism. The work needed to dismantle anti-Black racism is complicated, and differentiated depending on our own identities. It will require us to be committed to supporting each other and holding each other accountable.
With this in mind, we have curated resources to assist ... Continue reading "ABR Guiding Resources"
