Principal: Mr. Waldemar Sambor
Vice Principal: Ms. Diana Silva
E-mail: [email protected]
PRINCIPAL’S LETTER
Website: www.sthelensschool.ca
APRIL 2017
Dear Parents,
As we celebrate this Easter Season, we are reminded of Christ’s resurrection marking a new beginning for us. Jesus took the sins of all people upon himself, that through His death all might live. Easter calls us
to be renewed in our faith. It gives us meaning for life and a purpose
for our existence as Christian people. Through our parish, our school
and our daily interactions, we are called to spread the wonderful message of Christ. Let us rejoice in the signs of new life and thank God
for His many gifts and celebrate God’s love for us!
Sincerely in Christ,
Monthly Highlights
Waldemar Sambor
4th Grad Pizza Lunch
5th Student Led Conference
14th Good Friday (No School)
17th Easter Monday (No School)
26th Jeans Day
*Please refer to our online calendar
for further events & information.
You may also download our school
app.
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Parent Support Group (PSG)
Parents are invited to attend the PSG meeting to be held on Thursday, April
28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Grade 6B classroom in the West Wing. The purpose of this meeting is to establish the PSG executive committee for the upcoming 2017/2018 school year. The role of the St. Helen’s PSG is to apply for
Direct Access Funding from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and to use the funds specifically for the purpose of enhancing the extracurricular opportunities of a variety of activities for students. All parents
with children in the school are eligible to vote and to be elected to the executive committee.
An Easter Prayer
St. Helens Food Bank
The St. Helen's Food Bank volunteers are asking for your
support to assist 33 families during this Easter Season.
Once again, we are asking you and the students of St
Helen's School to help us with the most needed items:
Pasta, sauces, juices, canned meat, fish, ham, canned
fruit, canned soups and cereals, etc. We believe this
will be one way to show compassion and sympathy for others who are having misfortune. We know that one item or
more for each student will be more than appreciated to
let us go through this season.
Grade 7 spiritual retreat in preparation for Confirmation
Grade 7 Retreat
God our Father, by raising
Christ your Son You conquered the power of death
and opened for us the way to
eternal life. Let our Easter celebrations raise us up and renew our lives By the Spirit
that is within us. Grant this
through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son Who lives
and reigns with You and the
Holy Spirit One God, forever
and ever.
Amen.
Please click the link for mass times
Grade 7 Spiritual Retreat
in preparation for Confirmation
Help for Missions Society
Thanks everyone for coming to help at our Lasagna Sale and also to buy. We made
2700 trays but still have about 300 to sell. We also have some vegetarian lasagnas
this time. We will be selling them frozen after the Masses this weekend. You can
call Manuela at 604 298 6202.
Thank you!
Mass Easter Schedule
Please use dynamiccatholic.com to
get the short video and transcript in
preparation for Easter. Click on the
link below
Best Lent Ever
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School Updates:
Curricular Updates:
Thank you to all our families for registering to St.
Helen’s School. Communication is vital in our
community as we work together for the good of
our students. Our registration package outlines the
philosophy behind the Parent/Guardian Statement
of Commitment:
“Motivated by a Christ-centered vision of humanity and human history, our school promotes the
formation of the whole person. Such formation
embraces not only intellectual, but also physical,
emotional, moral and spiritual dimensions of human growth. Intellect, emotions, creative ability
and cultural heritage have a place in the life of the
school. Human knowledge and skills are recognized as precious in themselves, but find their
deepest meaning in God’s plan for creation.”
Partners (home, school, parish) in Catholic Education must work together to provide an environment where faith and learning go hand in hand
leading the young people to be the best they can
be.
From PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
IN THE PROVINCE OF B.C.
BY CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF B.C.
Celebrating Canada’s 150 years
Nicolo (2A) and Gianluca (K) Mauro as principals for the day!
Summer Uniform—Students are now permitted to
wear the summer uniform. Please ensure that all
uniform pieces are in good condition. Skirts/skorts
should be a modest length and shoes should be all
black—no logos or stripes.
Morning Tardiness—I have noticed an increase in
the number of students arriving after 8:55 in the
morning. Please bring your children to school on
time so that we may begin the day with everyone
on time for opening exercises and class prayer.
Our grade 7’s in Bamfield
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Works of Excellence
The following students are recognized for their efforts in the published class work:
K
1A
Nello Bosa
Justin Plomp
Matteo Tinaburri
1B
2A
Gia Carolo
Valentino Crudo
Martina Holzer
Gianluca Russo
3A
2B
Alyssa Bartolone
Jeremy Lemon
3B
Julia Kalamkarian
Mason Kram
Jonathan Lee
4B
6B
Marcellus Dente
Amadeo Perizzolo
Rocco Sandini
Alessandro Cavasin
Karl Wong De Leon
6A
Almira Agustin
Alessandra Della-Coletta
Ewan Sloan
7A
Alessandro Dente
Nadia Ulanowska
Ella Ungemach
Valentino Cavasinni
Adam Kuseler
4A
5
Daniella Coltellaro
Sofia Potesta
Francesco Troisi
Celeste Barassi
Marco Coltellaro
Eva Perrotta
Jacob Gill
Lara Hogikyan
Leah Perizzolo
7B
Cassandra Nolletti
Christian Cavasin
Juliana Di Francesco
Carlo Marchet
Isabella Holzer
Mileva Rodriguez Ruiz