Day: 26 February 2017

Pancake Tuesday

Pancakes are associated with the day preceding Lent because they were a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent. The liturgical fasting emphasized eating plainer food and refraining from food that would give pleasure: in many cultures, this means no meat, dairy products, or eggs.

On Tuesday ... Continue reading "Pancake Tuesday"

The Holy Season of Lent

On Wednesday at 9:30am, we will begin the Lenten season with a Liturgy of the Word prepared by Mrs. Mastrogiacomo’s and Mrs. Babic’s Grade 3 classes.  At the Ash Wednesday Liturgy, all students and staff will receive ashes.  Parents are welcome to attend.  The forty day period of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday and continues until Easter Sunday, is typically marked by fasting, prayer ... Continue reading "The Holy Season of Lent"

Welcome Author Michael Wade

On Monday, February 27th, we will welcome author Michael Wade to OLA.  He will speak to students in Grades 3-6 about his series called, “And Then It Happened”. Students will enjoy his dynamic, humourous presentation which focuses on the power of words and the fun and importance of reading.   Michael talks about the writing process that students are taught in school (rough draft, editing, revision, ... Continue reading "Welcome Author Michael Wade"