Successful food drive for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard!!!

Exclusive invitation – Special event with an Astronaut!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are pleased to announce that the grade 6 students at St. Cecilia have been selected to attend the Canada Aviation and Space Museum for a special event with astronaut David Saint-Jacques! You read correctly: Astronaut David Saint-Jacques is back from the International Space Station to share his experience with our students!

The event will take place on Thursday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum downtown. Our students will gather in the auditorium of the museum, where they will have the incredible opportunity to hear David Saint-Jacques speak about his experience in space. Students will also have the chance to ask him questions and meet him in person. 

School bus transportation will be provided by the Canadian Space Agency and will depart at 9 a.m. Students are asked to arrive at school no later than 8:55 a.m. to board the bus at 9 a.m. in order to maintain our schedule. We will then return to the school by 12:30 p.m. for lunch.

There is no fee for this activity. Please confirm your child’s attendance by carefully reading, completing and returning BOTH the permission and consent forms as soon as possible. Due to the high publicity and media coverage of this event, it is imperative that the consent form for the use of photographs, videos and voice recordings be signed. 

We are looking forward to a great day of learning!

Sincerely, 

The Grade 6 teachers

SENS SPIRIT DAY!!!

St. Cecilia was in for a BIG surprise today when we received a visit from SPARTY CAT and the Ottawa Senators! A huge thank you to our primary students that entered the Read to Succeed literacy initiative that helps motivate students to read! 

We were lucky enough to meet 4 incredible Ottawa Senators and got to know them a little better! GO SENS GO!

Remembrance Day

It is an annual tradition at St Cecilia that the grade 6 students perform a poem or song for our Remembrance day Assembly on November 11th. This year, our classes will memorize and perform UNE COLOMBE by Celine Dion.  Please find the YouTube clip below as well as the lyrics to practice at home.

https://safeshare.tv/x/05XHYFxPdSg

WE SCARE HUNGER!

The Facts

• Thirteen percent of Canadian families do not have enough affordable, nutritious food to eat. 
• Without enough food, many children feel the effects of short-term hunger, like headaches, upset stomachs and difficulty concentrating at school. 

• The need for food banks is growing. In fact, 28% more people went to a food bank last year than they did in 2008.
• Families who don’t have enough food to eat usually don’t have enough money to buy nutritious food. Low income affects over 4 million Canadians at any given time.
• Being hungry all the time can make kids sick and it also stops them from reaching their goals in school. 
• People who access food banks come from all walks of life. Some people need support over longer periods, but most require help only occasionally or for a short period of time. 
• A food package from a food bank may make a big difference for a family trying to get back on their feet after a crisis. 

Take Action!

Can you imagine going to school or going to bed at night hungry? That is the reality millions of children face each day. Let’s challenge this by committing to reduce hunger in our community. Rally your classmates and plan to bring lots of non-perishable food items to school during the month of October.  

What: Food Drive
Where: St. Cecilia
Why: To help families in need in our community. To follow Jesus’ example of generosity, kindness, love and dignity.
How: All of us sharing what we can spare.

Canada's interactions in the global community

Students have started to explore Canada's interactions in the world. I highly encourage students to look into global issues and start thinking about the impact we can have in the world by setting global goals.

PHOTO DAY TOMORROW!!!