鈥嬧赌婰ink to: 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
Kindergarten
Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open
Kindergarten
registration for the 2025-26 school year at 榴莲app下载网址-Peel Catholic District
School Board (DPCDSB) schools is now open. Parents/guardians can register
online at dpcdsb.org. 鈥�
February Virtue of the Month is Respect
Respect is seeing the goodness in others. It helps us to see others as God sees them, to accept them as they are, and to treat them with dignity.
February - National Inclusive Education Month
February - Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Both Federal and Provincial governments recognize the importance of Black History Month. As Canadians and, more importantly, as a Catholic Community, we are called to live in solidarity. Solidarity requires that we learn from, and about our brothers and sisters in Christ. Regardless of the demographics of your school community, Black History is a conversation we must all be present to as it is everyone's history.
February - Psychology Month
February is Psychology Month. Psychology staff at the DPCDSB help students thrive every day by supporting their learning, behaviour and mental health.
February is Winter Walk Month 鈥� Stay Active and Walk to School
February is Winter Walk Month. This month, we're encouraging students and their families to walk to school or their bus stop. If you're driving, consider parking your car five minutes from the school and walking the rest of the way. Walking to school has benefits like, boosting your mood, being good for your mental and physical health, helping to make school zones safer and reducing your carbon emissions. For more information, visit the Region of Peel website.
February 2-8 - National Catholic Health Care Week
National Catholic Health Care Week seeks to build understanding and connection with the mission and contribution of the Catholic health community working with others to build a just and caring society where all are seen and heard. The 2025 theme 鈥�Caring for our Common Home鈥� celebrates the interconnectedness of all creation and helps us to reflect on how our individual and collective actions and our systems鈥攈ealth, social, economic鈥攃an promote a healthy world where all can thrive. It emphasizes the integral connection between human health and the health of the planet, echoing Pope Francis鈥� call to care for the earth as our common home and to embrace an integrated ecology that puts the love at the heart of our ministry into action. We work with many partners鈥攊n our Catholic community, our health system and beyond鈥攖o contribute to and help shape an ever-evolving health system, drawing on our Catholic values, and a legacy of innovation and ethical reflection. During National Catholic Health Care Week, we invite all to reflect on and share the story of the courageous gift of our shared Catholic health mission.
February 6 - National Sweater Day
National Sweater Day is a WWF campaign that raises awareness around energy conservation. Staff and students across DPCDSB are encouraged to engage in various energy awareness activities, including wearing sweaters as the indoor temperatures are lowered to conserve energy. Please refer to the found on the EcoSchools SharePoint for more information on how DPCDSB schools may be participating. Together, let's make a positive impact and continue leading the way in environmental stewardship.
February 11 鈥� World Day of the Sick
"I was sick and you visited me." (Matthew 25:36) An observance started by St. Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses and for their caregivers. It is a day that highlights the healing ministry of the Church. This day coincides with the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes and as well as recognizes the great efforts of doctors, nurses, health care institutions and pastoral care givers to restore health to those afflicted with illness and disease.
February 11 - International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 14 鈥� P.A. Day for Elementary & Secondary Schools
February 17 - Family Day (No School)
February 25 鈥� Board Meeting
RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2025 - KUUMBA Community Marketplace
Information to follow.
February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
February 26 - Loyola C.S.S. Annual Black History Month Showcase
Join Loyola Catholic Secondary School's Black Student Alliance for our Annual Black History Month Showcase - Black Excellence : Honoring Our Legacy, Celebrating Our Roots, Inspiring Our Future. Date: Wednesday February 26, 2025. Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Loyola C.S.S., 4010 Sladeview Cres., Mississauga. Admission: $5.00 at the door. Proceeds in support of Erin Mills Youth Centre.
NEW DATE - February 26 - DPCDSB Secondary Skills Competition 鈥�
This year鈥檚 annual Secondary Skills Competition will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Secondary School. Successful secondary student competitors will move forward to represent DPCDSB at the provincial event on May 6 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
March 5 - Ash Wednesday
鈥淔asting鈥� (i.e., the consumption of one full meal or two partial meals
with no "snacks" in between) applies to those between the ages of 18
- 59. 鈥淎bstinence鈥� is the avoidance of all meat on this day (most
specifically for those who are 14 years of age and older). Lent is a time to
discipline ourselves and to intentionally refrain from our indulgences or
things we are too dependent on. We also recognize Lent as a time
for works of mercy, of service to those who are in need of our care, love
and charity. Let us continue to commit ourselves to the work for the needs of
our church, the world and members of our community encountering various
challenges around us.
March 6 鈥� DPCDSB International Women鈥檚 Day Conference
Secondary students will attend a conference hosted at the Mississauga Convention Centre to celebrate the achievements and contributions women have made to society.
March 7 鈥� World Day of Prayer
鈥淚nformed Prayer and Prayerful Action鈥� is the motto of the World Day of Prayer movement. The World Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Friday of March. It is an invitation for Christians to pray together ecumenically for the concerns of our world, our country, and community. It is sponsored by the Women鈥檚 Inter-Church Council of Canada and its international counterparts around the world.
March 19 鈥� SOLEMNITY of St.
Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Principal Patron of Canada and
declared Patron of the Universal Church in 1870
鈥淏ut just when he had resolved
to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, 鈥淛oseph,
son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child
conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.鈥� (Matthew 1:20)
March 19 - Brampton West Chess Tournament
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School will be hosting the Brampton West Chess Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Schools that are interested in entering the tournament, please email the name of the school and divisions entering to Jiries.nimer@dpcdsb.org by March 5, 2025. Each school can register 3 teams (1 per division). Each team will consist of 6 players (5 players with 1 alternate for a total of 6 players). The tournament will begin at 9:00 am and end by 2:15 pm. Please arrive by 8:30 am-8:50 am. Students are required to bring their own lunch and water bottle. Location: Guardian Angels C.E.S., 62 Heatherdale Dr., Brampton.
March 25 鈥� Board Meeting
March 27 - DPCDSB Elementary Skills Competition
This year鈥檚 annual Elementary Skills Competition event will be held at St. Raymond Catholic Elementary School. Successful elementary student competitors will move forward to represent DPCDSB at the provincial event on May 5 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
April 5 鈥� St. Vincent de Paul C.E.S. 鈥� Spring Has Sprung Market
Please join St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School as they host their Third Annual "Spring Has Sprung Market" on Saturday April 5th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School at 665 Willowbank Trail, Mississauga from 10 am to 2 pm. Home D茅cor, Olive Oils, Jewelry, Baked Goods, Personalized bags, Stationery, Greeting Cards, Mirror Decals, Personalized gifts, Environmentally Friendly Products, Spring Wreaths, Silicone Baby products and lanyards, and much, much more. Free entry. Prizes. If you require more information, kindly contact Loretta at ext. 60800.
April 9 - Mississauga South Chess Tournament
St. David of Wales Catholic Elementary School will be hosting the Mississauga South Chess Tournament on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Schools that are interested in entering the tournament, please email the name of school and divisions entering to rebecca.burnham@dpcdsb.org or Athena.Colautti@dpcdsb.org. Each school can register three teams (1 per division). There will be a max of 17 teams for each division, with a waitlist, due to capacity limitations. Each team will consist of six players (5 players with 1 alternate for a total of 6 players). The tournament will begin at 9:00 am and end by 2:30 pm. Please arrive by 8:30 am-8:50 am. Students are required to bring their own lunch. Location: St. David of Wales C.E.S., 4200 Beacon Lane, Mississauga. Please respond by Thursday, March 6, 2025 to rebecca.burnham@dpcdsb.org or Athena.Colautti@dpcdsb.org.
April 23 - The Arts in M.E. Family of Schools Event
The Mississauga East Family of Schools is thrilled to announce The Arts in M.E. Family of Schools Event happening this Spring! This year鈥檚 event will take place on Wednesday, April 23 at Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School and will be an inspiring celebration of creativity, friendships, and the arts. This special event will bring together students from the RAISE Programs at Father Michael Goetz, John Cabot, St. Francis Xavier, and Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary Schools, along with the Philip Pocock ASPIRE students, and the IDEA Class at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School. Together with their peer mentors, the students will share their passion for the arts in a joyful and inclusive community gathering. Mark your calendars and celebrate the power of art and connection! #TheArtsinME2025 For more information, please contact Tanya Veselinovic 鈥� Special Education Consultant for the Mississauga East Family of Schools Ext. 24283.
SAVE THE DATE: August 23 鈥� STOPR First Time Rider School Bus Safety Program
STOPR is pleased to announce the date for our next First Time Rider School Bus Safety program - Saturday August 23, 2025. The First Time Rider School Bus Safety Program is a highly recommended program for any student who is unfamiliar with the rules and procedures of riding a school bus. More details, including program locations and registration instructions, will be provided in the Spring. STOPR encourages all schools, students and parents to keep in touch with us by visiting our website at stopr.ca and following us on @STOPRinfo.
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