Category: General

One Day Thanksgiving Food Drive – Oct. 15, 2020

As the number of families reliant upon local food banks increase due to the ongoing impact of Covid- 19, the community of San Marco will once again be partnering with the Vaughan Food Bank to assist families in need.  As always, Thanksgiving and the Fall have always been a time of great need for food and toiletry donations. As a result, we will be participating ... Continue reading "One Day Thanksgiving Food Drive – Oct. 15, 2020"

Safety Week: Safe and Caring School Communities

The York Catholic District School Board has a primary responsibility and goal to ensure a safe learning environment for all of our students and staff in our school community.

As part of our safety initiative San Marco Catholic School, along with all other schools in the York Catholic District School Board, will be practicing a variety of safety procedures with students and staff.  ... Continue reading "Safety Week: Safe and Caring School Communities"

Rowan’s Law Day – Wear Purple / Civvies Day – Friday October 2, 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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MESSAGE FROM ST. PETER’S CHURCH – Rescheduled Confirmation Date for Students who were unable to receive the Sacrament in May 2020

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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TERRY FOX WALK And RED & WHITE DAY

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)

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"