Month: October 2018

The students demonstrated wonderful school spirit by participating in our fundraiser.  The fundraiser is now over. Families that have not yet returned their money or unsold chocolates are asked to do so on Tuesday, October 23.  Tuesday morning will be the last day that we will be having a daily draw for prizes. All students will be rewarded with a Hallowe’en Spook-a-thon on October 31st.   ... Continue reading "Hallowe’en Spook-a-thon"

Congratulations to the OLA All Stars Cross Country team on winning first place standings at the Meet on October 11th at Bruce’s Mill.  Congratulations also to the Grade 5 and Grade 7 students for winning the grade pennant.  Congratulations to your athletes who displayed perseverance, strength, and overall good sportsmanship in their respective races. They should be proud of their efforts and those of their ... Continue reading "Cross Country Champions"

Hello O.L.A. Community! Our Eco Club is up and running once again this year! The Ontario Eco Schools Program is an environmental education program that incorporates environmental education with environmentally-responsible actions. We were awarded Platinum Certification in June 2018, the highest level, and we look forward to maintaining this standing. We have several students in grades 4-8 that have joined the environmental club to help ... Continue reading "A Message from the OLA Platinum Certified ECO Club"

October 3rd is International Walk to School Day! There are many good reasons for students to walk to school. Walking to school:

• Keeps kids active – a cheap and easy way to stay active, without any special training or equipment
• Builds friendships – walk with a classmate or schoolmate
• Improves air quality and the environment – less cars,
... Continue reading "OLA is a Healthy School"

The OLA All Stars Cross Country team is off to a “running” start.  Students have been  training before school and during lunch.  The  area event will take place at Bruce’s Mill on Thursday October 11th, rain or shine.  We know our team will represent OLA well!  Many thanks to Mrs. Heinrich, Madame Guillemin, Mrs. Kazemi, Mr. De Cicco, Mrs. Farrell, Mr. Pezzelli, Mrs. Avolio, Mrs. ... Continue reading "Cross Country Training"

Thank you to all the parents who attended our Annual General Meeting on September 18th.  The election of the 2018-19 CSC membership was held that evening. We are once again so fortunate to have many parent and staff volunteers who came together to create this year’s Catholic School Council. We are excited to get back to work with both our returning members, as well as ... Continue reading "Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic School Council"