I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me !... Phil 4:13

Tuesday 25 June 2019

Graduation Mass and Ceremony tomorrow at St. Martin De Porres. Please be there for 5:15pm.

Dinner and Dance to follow from 7:45-10:45 at Zee Palace in Ajax.
Today is a regular school day. Attendance will be taken. There will be Run-in Club assembly after lunch.

Wednesday 19 June 2019

REMINDERS

  • Multiple tests, assignments and assessments have been returned. Please sign and return.
  • Play Day is tomorrow. Grade 8 leaders, please be here by 8:15 am. Dress appropriately!



Tuesday 18 June 2019

GRADE 8 DINNER AND DANCE

As previously communicated,

Our grade 8 graduation ceremony will take place at St Martin de Porres Church on Wednesday, June 26th, 2019. The Church is right next to the school. It is at the corner of Morningside and Lawrence Avenue East. 
The Church address is
4179 Lawrence Ave E, 
Scarborough,
 ON M1E 2S3
Our grade 8 celebration will begin with a 5:30 pm mass. The award ceremony will follow from 6:00 to 7pm.

The formal dinner and dance take place at Zee/Roya Banquet Hall. Parents are asked to drop off their children at the Banquet Hall in Ajax by 7:30 and pick them up by 10:45pm.  The Hall's address is
185 Westney Rd S,
 Ajax, ON L1S 2C9



Monday 3 June 2019



Watch this! We will discuss this tomorrow.

MATH

GRADUATION

The grade 8  Graduation ceremony and dance will take place on the night of WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26TH. Please note.
 The forms will go home tomorrow. 
It will cost $60. This will cover mainly the graduate's dinner, hall rental and deejay. 

Friday 17 May 2019

OTTAWA PACKING LIST

We are going ot Ottawa next week. Here is a list suggested items to help you pack.
Packing List Suggestions for Ottawa:
  1. Any Medication in original packing labelled with your name
  2. Socks (3 pairs at least)
  3. 1 pair of pjs
  4. 4 pairs of underwear/bras (at least)
  5. 2-3 pairs of pants
  6. 3-5 shirts
  7. 1 sweater or sweatshirt
  8. Coat, gloves, scarf
  9. Waterproof jacket and umbrella
  10. Toiletries (travel size when possible) including:
    1. Toothbrush and toothpaste
    2. Deodorant
    3. Hairbrush
    4. Extra feminine supplies
  11. Two pairs of comfortable walking shoes (wear one pair, bring another)
  12. Wallet with and spending money for three lunches (at least $60 is recommended) and more for shopping at Rideau Mall or Byward Market
  13. Flashlight (optional)
  14. Snacks (optional)
  15. Waterbottle
  16. Sunglasses
  17. Cell phone and charger(if you have one)/camera (if desired)
Check your list, check your list and check it once again!

Monday 13 May 2019

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout


SCIENCE
Watch  video on Levers.

Reminders
-Get math tests signed. Parents, a number of quizzes have been returned in the last few weeks. Please sign them.

SCIENCE

Thursday 2 May 2019

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout and page 342 #4-12.


NOVEL STUDY
Complete handouts. They are due on Monday.


Wednesday 24 April 2019

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch video below. Complete handout.
Math Project- Fraction video is due tomorrow.

GEOGRAPHY
Complete Migration Barrier handout.


Reminders
Please bring in outstanding Ottawa money.

MATH

Monday 8 April 2019

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handout. Watch video

LANGUAGE
Watch video.

REMINDERS
- Final Ottawa trip money payment was due last week.

- Grad pictures  will be taken on Friday

-Music Festival permission forms are due tomorrow.

MATHEMATICS

LANGUAGE

Friday 29 March 2019

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete booklet

HISTORY
Review notes . Read What Led to the Idea of Confederation.

FRENCH
Complete work

Reminders
- Bring in pizza money and Chocolate form.


Have a great weekend

Wednesday 27 March 2019

GEOGRAPHY
















Friday 8 March 2019

HOMEWORK

HISTORY
Read and complete handouts on the War of 1812
Study notes on Issac Brock, Tecumseh and Laura Secord
Review the Battles of Fort Detroit, George and Queenston Heights.
Test on the first day back.


MATH
Get test signed. We begin Algebra when we return.


Get tests signed. 


Reminders
- Parents, I have returned Math, Geography and History tests. Please sign and return.
- Students, have a restful March Break. God bless and take care!





Monday 4 March 2019

HOMEWORK

MATH
Watch video.

LANGUAGE
Complete handout



Reminders
Get quizzes signed.

Friday 1 March 2019

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete handouts. Watch videos below. Get yesterday's math quiz signed.



HISTORY
Watch video below. Review notes. Get history quiz signed.



GEOGRAPHY
Watch Video below.


Reminders
Parents, please ensure you check out the two history quizzes and two math quizzes that were given and returned this week!
Please sign and return. 

GEOGRAPHY

MATH

American Revolution

Thursday 28 February 2019

HOMEWORK

MATH
Page 228-229 # 10-14



HISTORY
Review the day's notes.


GEOGRAPHY
Review day's notes.

Wednesday 27 February 2019

HOMEWORK

MATH
Complete page 228  #4-10

HISTORY
Review handout on French Indian War, The Treaty of Paris and the Quebec Act.
Read notes below.
Quiz tomorrow


GEOGRAPHY
Complete handouts on North America using atlas.



Reminders
-Indoor Shoes are needed.

HISTORY

The three major wars we consider that shaped modern day Canada are

The Seven  Years War  (1756-1763)

The American Revolution (1776)

The War of 1812


The SevenYears War or French Indian War as it was known  in North America was resolved between the English and French by the Treaty of Paris  (1763 ) and  Quebec Act (1774)




Questions to consider

What was the effect of the expulsion of the Acadians on the French settlers in Both America?
Why did the English expel the Acadians?
How does the Treaty of Paris and The Quebec Act show  a change in English policy in their dealings with the French on the New World?


Tuesday 26 February 2019

HISTORY





MATH

HISTORY
Get quiz signed.  Complete map of North America comparing the 167 to modern times

MATH
Watch videos. Complete page 224 #4-10
Work on booklet
Get Integers test signed/.


Monday 25 February 2019

MATH

Tomorrow  we will study the Cartesian Grid.


HOMEWORK

HISTORY
Review pages 1-2 of handout for quiz tomorrow.

LANGUAGE
Complete handout

GEOGRAPHY
Read Pages 32-35
Answer page 34  #1,2

It is lovely to be back with you.