Category: General

Orange Shirt Day: Wednesday September 30th

What is Orange Shirt Day?

In the spring of 2013, a commemoration event was held in Williams Lake, BC to honour those who attended the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school. Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the experience and story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad whose shiny new orange shirt was taken away on her first day of school at the Mission. Her ... Continue reading "Orange Shirt Day: Wednesday September 30th"

Asthma Management

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 is a shared responsibility among students, parents, caregivers and the entire school community. It is the responsibility of parent(s)/guardian(s) to advise the school immediately upon registration ... Continue reading "Asthma Management"

St. Nicholas is a Nut-Safe School

At St. Nicholas we are very proud of our proactive approach to making our school a safe environment for students with life-threatening food and/or insect bites allergies. We therefore request that all parents avoid packing lunches and snacks for their children, which “contain” or “may contain” nuts or nut products. These items present a very serious risk to the health and safety of some of ... Continue reading "St. Nicholas is a Nut-Safe School"