Year: 2017

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Lunchtime Program

We were excited to have STEM MINDS at our assembly to talk about the exciting new lunch time programs we will be offering in the new year, the STEAM Discovery Club (Grades K-3) and the Coding & Robotics Club (Grades 4-8)! The programs will run Mondays at lunchtime starting in January; see the attached flyers for more details.

Santa’s Workshop for Primary Grades

 

During the week of December 4-8, the students in Grades 1-3 will rotate through various Christmas workshops hosted by the Primary teachers.  These workshops include the learning of Christmas songs, the making of a Christmas ornament, bag and card for each family to enjoy over the holiday season.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Basket Campaign

Pope Francis tells us, “The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty!” -Pope Francis, Text from 7/25/2013 in Rio, Brazil.  The OLA community participated in several charitable fundraisers since the start of the school year.  Your generosity helped support the Terry Fox Cancer Fund, St. Vincent ... Continue reading "St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Basket Campaign"

Congratulations Sahand D. Vice Principal for the Day

Sahand was the lucky winner of the Vice Principal for the Day prize at the chocolate fundraiser raffle.  As Vice Principal, Sahand will have an opportunity to implement some of his own rules for the day.  Sahand has declared Wednesday, November 15 a Pyjama Day.  He will allow gum chewing and will allow students to wear their caps in the school.  Finally, students will be ... Continue reading "Congratulations Sahand D. Vice Principal for the Day"