Month: February 2017

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"

Good luck to our Basketball All Stars Athletes as they compete in the area tournaments this week.  Their practices incorporated fundamental skill development and we are grateful to Mrs. Thompson and Ms. Furino for dedicating time before and during school hours to coach the teams.  Go ALL STARS!!!

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"

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"

Good luck to our Sr. All Stars Hockey Team who will compete in the Richmond Hill Carnival Hockey Tournament on Tuesday, February 7th at Elgin Barrow Arena at 11:00am. We are playing Fr. Frederick McGinn Falcons and we anticipate a competitive, skilful and entertaining game. Go All Stars!

In light of celebrating Black history month we are pleased to announce that HOZA! Creative Mediation will be performing at Our Lady of the Annunciation on Wednesday, February 15th at 1:45pm in the gym for grades 1-8. The performance Mandela: gifts from a leader is a joyous celebration and tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela. In 1998 Mandela addressed 40,000 students at ... Continue reading "Black History Month"