Staff and Students at St. James Catholic Elementary School wore their favorite sports jersey and pink to support good sportsmanship and anti-bullying. Daily announcements and prayers during Bully Awareness Week are centred around the message of being kind, patient, fair and just with one another.
St. James Students Inspired to be Earth Rangers
Earth Rangers (Kids’ Conservation Organization) visited St. James Catholic Elementary School recently and delivered a dynamic, fun and interactive presentation featuring live Animal Ambassadors. The program uses science-based information to educate students about the importance of protecting biodiversity while highlighting different conservation initiatives across Canada. St. James students have been inspired to adopt sustainable behaviours and have been empowered to become directly involved in protecting animals and their habitats.
St. James Scares Hunger Away
St. James Catholic Elementary School students “Scared Hunger Away” by bringing in a canned food non-perishable item to donate to the Walden Food Bank. Bringing in a canned food was replaced with bringing in treats and candy to school for Halloween!