This week, we celebrated the rich ethnic diversity of our school and the many heritages that bless our community. Our children and staff proudly wore colours and traditional dress that beautifully expressed the amazing community we are and appreciation for our ancestors of the past. Each cultural background brings unique gifts, perspectives, and traditions that […]
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Hello St. Joseph’s Families, We are excited to announce that our school is now offering School Cash Online – YES – keep reading to find out how you get your Christmas concert tickets. School Cash Online – a new way to pay for School expenses AND the only way to reserve your tickets for the
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A big thank you to all our cross-country athletes for an amazing and successful season! Our Timberwolves ran with heart and determination, finishing strong at their final meet. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to the staff and parents for their support — we couldn’t have done it without you! Coach Fallow and Coach
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Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the World Food Day activities: Grade 3M who made labels for the boxes, Grade 7W who made the banner, the many intermediate students who covered the boxes, Madame Desouza who organized the classroom door decorating to reflect what World Food Day means, the parents, staff, and
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Recently the grades 2-7 had a visit from author Kung Jaadee. Kung’s presence as an Indigenous author and role model was a true gift. Her Raven storytelling demonstrated the strength, openness, and beauty of Indigenous culture, and the connections to the creation story provided overlap between Indigenous and Catholic worldviews that can be highlighted and
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Online via Zoom – _Monday, October 20 3-6pmIn person – _Wednesday, October 22, 3-6pm Please follow the link to schedule a time to meet with your child’s teacher: https://stjoseph.schoolappointments.com/ The last day to schedule is Friday, October 17 If you have any questions or need help scheduling, please feel free to reach out at sjv@cisdv.bc.ca
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Date: Thursday, October 23rdTime: 5:30-8:30pmLocation: Gym and Lower Church Hall Join us for an evening of games, food and spooky fun!Wristbands are $25 and tickets are $1 each (tickets are for food and glow station).Preorders for Wristbands and Pizza will be available soon!Volunteers are desperately needed to sign up to get started on your hours
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Get a head start on Christmas shopping and treats for all while supporting our school! Here is the link to place orders https://fundraising.purdys.com/1982987-131275 The deadline for orders is Friday, November 7th at midnight. After that, no other orders will be taken. Parents can pick up their orders on Friday, November 28th between 2-3pm by the
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An expert from Mr. Palahicky’s Principal’s Message: As we begin this new month of October, I invite us all to ponder the beautiful virtue of gratitude. Each month, as a school, we focus on one of the virtues that aligns with the virtues within our student’s agendas. With the feast of Thanksgiving fast approaching it
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St. Joseph’s School acknowledges with gratitude that we work, play and pray on the territory and traditional lands of the Lekwungen Speaking Peoples of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations whose historical relationship with the land continues today.