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Thanksgiving in Our
Schools
Holy Cross elementary
celebrated Thanksgiving Mass. Mrs. Cajax's Grade 1 class and Mr.
Tomas' Grade 7/8 class lead the celebration. Everyone was reminded
of all the things we have to be thankful for. We were reminded that
we should give thanks everyday and not just on Thanksgiving.
St. Michael's in Woodstock celebrates
a community lunch to remember all that God has given us. The
Catholic School Advisory Council provided funds and an army of
volunteers helped to make a hot turkey dinner for every
student , staff and quest in the building continuing a long
standing tradition in the school community.
A Thanksgiving Message from the Director
of Education:
Dear Staff, students, families and members
of the London District Catholic School Board Community:
Let us celebrate all the bounties and
blessings we have received this year:
Every day there are occasions to thank God
for the many blessings that He has showered upon us: the gifts of
nature, the gifts of love, the gifts of food for our bodies and
nourishment for our souls.
We thank Him for the greatest gift of all -
Jesus Christ, God's Son and the gift of Life everlasting.
Please remember our men and women who are
serving our country and cannot be with their loved ones this year,
as well as our families who have recently suffered losses of are
coping with an illness.
Give thanks to the Lord,
for He is good; His love endures forever. ~I Chronicles 16:34
Happy Thanksgiving,
Wilma de Rond,
Director of Education
Once again this year the students and staff of
St. Rita Catholic School were treated to a turkey dinner with all
the fixings! The complete meal was supplied by the Catholic School
Council. Students and staff were asked to bring in food for the
"canned food drive" to support Operation Sharing. A big
thank you to everyone who helped to make the day a success.
All staff and students at
Monsignor O'Neil gathered in the gym yesterday to celebrated a
Thanksgiving Meal with all the trimmings.
Thanksgiving was celebrated
at the Centre for Lifelong Learning yesterday with a turkey luncheon
in the gym and our cafeteria prepared and served by Chartwells
staff. There was tremendous participation from students and staff
from St. Patrick's Campus, 383 Richmond, and the Springbank Centre
with over 300 people attending . Both trustees Pat Smith (trustee
responsible for adult education) and Sandra Cruz (trustee for our
area of the city - Ward 4) made time from their busy schedules to
join in the celebration. This annual event is a great opportunity
for students and staff to break bread together and give thanks
for all our blessings. Principal Jim Martin welcomed everyone and
said Grace. Special thanks to Jan Staples, Elizabeth Collingwood and
her Specialized Language Training Hospitality Class who arranged,
set up and took down the tables, chairs, and decorations with the
assistance of our Charge Custodian, Frank Defelice. Also special
thanks to our Office Staff, Sandy Rose, Sonia DiProspero, and
Bethany Bell, who took care of the tickets sales and promotions.
Everyone enjoyed the event and said they are looking forward to
returning in December for our Christmas Coffee House.
St. Mary's West Lorne celebrated Thanksgiving
dinner on Wed. Oct.8th. The staff and students enjoyed a home made
old fashioned turkey dinner. A great time was had by all!
St. Michael Catholic School (London) gathered
to celebrate Thanksgiving yesterday in the church hall. A
feast with all the trimmings was prepared for the students and staff
by a large number of parent volunteers, retired teachers and
community members.(Above) A meal fit for a king and queen.
Mrs. Peri's JK class at
Assumption Catholic School made some yummy, edible turkeys.
In preparation for Thanksgiving, Miss Heard's
Grade 1 at St. Paul Cathol;ic Elementary School class made turkeys.
Mrs. McCormack, student teacher from Ste. Marguerite D'Youville
taught the lesson.
A Tribute to a Fallen Soldier
The City of London has named a park in honour
of Trooper Mark Wilson, who was killed in the line of duty in
Afghanistan two years ago. The official dedication of Trooper Mark
Wilson Park was held in North London this week, as his family,
friends, supporters and fellow soldiers looked on. More than 30
members of the Royal Canadian Dragoons -- Mark Wilson's regiment --
attended the event in uniform. Above, two soldiers in ceremonial
scarlet uniforms led the family on a tour of the park. The London
District Catholic School Board planted three trees in the park: two
for the schools Mark Wilson attended – St. Robert and CCH - and
one in support of his family. Mark’s father, Carl Wilson, is a
former principal and teacher. The St. Mary Choir School Grade 7
choir sang during the dedication. Two of the students from St.
Robert who won the Trooper Mark Wilson Award were at the ceremony.
(To visit the park, drive north on
Wonderland Road to Sunningdale Road. Turn Right and then immediately
right again into a subdivision which is very much under
construction. The park will be on you left)
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