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Thanksgiving Food Drive and Winter Coat Drive

As a staff we are committed to engaging the children in a number of social justice and character building initiatives throughout the year.  One such event is our Saint Vincent de Paul Winter Coat Drive 2017 which will run from October 10-20.  We would appreciate any coats that have been outgrown or other winter items such as hats, mittens and boots.  It’s our way of ... Continue reading "Thanksgiving Food Drive and Winter Coat Drive"

Butterfly Garden & Outdoor Classroom Re-juvination

You may recall that our ECO team was awarded a $5,000.00 grant from TD Friends for the Environment to re-juvinate our butterfly garden.  The work was completed this summer and students will begin to enjoy the outdoor classroom.  New logs surround a beautiful garden with native plants that attract butterflies.  The beautiful service berry tree will provide shade during the hot, summer months.  The smaller ... Continue reading "Butterfly Garden & Outdoor Classroom Re-juvination"

Welcome Back to School – Principal’s Message

Welcome Back to all the families of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Elementary School and a special welcome to all the new students and their families who are joining us this year. I am very pleased to welcome back the staff of OLA and welcome new teachers: Mr. Mercuriano (Grade 8 LTO for Mrs. Thompson), Mr. Testani (Grade 7/8 LTO for Mrs. Alongi-Peluso), Mr. ... Continue reading "Welcome Back to School – Principal’s Message"

OLA Alumni

Congratulations OLA Alumni Chris Staykov – YCDSB Top Graduating Student in 2017

Chris Staykov from Cardinal Carter Catholic High School in Aurora scored a near perfect, 99.67%, making him the York Catholic District School Board’s top graduating student in 2017. Chris was enrolled in Cardinal Carter’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which meets the Ontario curriculum and also offers a rigorous, internationally-recognized curriculum. “My ... Continue reading "OLA Alumni"