Month: September 2020

On Friday, October 2, 2020 San Marco Catholic School will be marking Rowan’s Law Day to raise awareness about concussions.

In May 2013, 17-year-old Rowan Stringer died as a result of head injuries sustained in a game of rugby. In March 2018, the Ontario government passed Rowan’s Law, designed to protect athletes and to educate about the dangers of head injuries.

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Greetings San Marco,

Please read this important letter regarding the re-scheduled Confirmation Date for students who were unable to receive their Confirmation in May, 2020.  Please call the Church for information and please ensure that you are registered with the Church.  The new rescheduled date is November 26th at 7pm.

Thank you.

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Our students will be walking with their class cohort on Wednesday Sept 23 to celebrate Terry’s Marathon of Hope!  It will also be RED and WHITE day for our students and staff. Let’s keep Terry’s dream alive LIONS! (Rain date Thurs. Sept 24)

On September 30, 2020 we celebrate Orange Shirt Day. On this day we recognize Canada’s Indigenous people, children and families impacted by Canada’s Indian Residential Schools.  As Catholics we focus on reconciliation.  This day marks our commitment in acknowledging that these wrongs should never happen again to anyone and that every child matters. Staff and students are invited to wear an ... Continue reading "ORANGE Shirt Day at San Marco! – September 30, 2020"

In accordance with the Act to Protect Pupils with Asthma (Ryan’s Law: Ensuring Asthma Friendly Schools, 2015) we are committed to protecting students with Asthma. The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that there are some students within the school system who have a diagnosis of asthma which could be life threatening.  The York Catholic District School Board also recognizes that asthma management ... Continue reading "PROTECTION OF STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA"

SAN MARCO CATHOLIC SCHOOL is a Fragrance/Scent Safe School. 

Exposure to fragrances and scented products can trigger serious health reactions in individuals with asthma, allergies, migraines, or chemical sensitivities.

Fragrances and scents are found in a wide range of products including but not limited to perfume, aftershave, deodorant, soap, shampoo and conditioners, lotions/creams, air fresheners, ... Continue reading "We are a FRAGRANCE and SCENT Safe School"