Day: 19 September 2020

ORANGE Shirt Day at San Marco! – September 30, 2020

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"

PROTECTION OF STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA

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"

We are a FRAGRANCE and SCENT Safe School

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"

ALLERGY Awareness

As you are aware, San Marco Catholic School is an allergen safe school as we have many students who are susceptible to severe anaphylactic reactions which could be life threatening.

Please do not bring any foods that contain or may contain  any nuts or traces of nuts.   In addition to nuts, there may be specific allergies in your child’s ... Continue reading "ALLERGY Awareness"

A Message from St. Peter’s Catholic Church Re: RESCHEDULING First Communion

As you know, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic our First Communion  last year for our children was cancelled. To address this situation, our parish has RESCHEDULED this date to Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 12:00 noon.

This if for students who were affected by the pandemic last year and could not receive their First Communion in April or May of last ... Continue reading "A Message from St. Peter’s Catholic Church Re: RESCHEDULING First Communion"