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​â¶Ä‹Link to: 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

November Virtue of the Month: Conscience
Conscience is the voice of God within us. A developed conscience helps us make decisions that support truly loving relationships.

November is:
Albanian Heritage Month
Lebanese Heritage Month
Hindu Heritage Month
National Adoption Awareness Month

November 2024 - Secondary School Information Sessions for Prospective Students and Families
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (Â鶹´«Ã½) will hold a series of information sessions for prospective students and families interested in enrolling in a Â鶹´«Ã½ secondary school for the 2025-2026 school year. The information sessions will provide an overview of the programs and services offered at Dufferin-Peel Catholic secondary schools and will provide students and families with an opportunity to take a tour of the school and hear from current students about the transition into secondary school. A schedule of the Secondary School Information Sessions is available on the Â鶹´«Ã½ website. For more information about the information sessions, please contact your school directly.

November 4 – Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo

November 5 & 7 – Â鶹´«Ã½'s 2025-2026 Extended French Program Information Sessions
Â鶹´«Ã½ will hold two online public information sessions on November 5 and 7 for parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in the Â鶹´«Ã½ Extended French Program for the 2025-2026 school year. The information sessions will provide an overview of the Extended French Program and application process. For more information, visit the Extended French webpage.
Virtual Extended French Information Session #1 - Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. - Meeting Link
BRAMPTON, CALEDON & DUFFERIN: Holy Family C.E.S. (Caledon/Bolton), St. Andrew C.E.S. (Orangeville), St. Anne C.E.S. (Brampton West), St. Jean Brebeuf C.E.S. (Brampton East), St. Monica C.E.S. (Brampton Central)
Virtual Extended French Information Session #2 - Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. - Meeting Link
MISSISSAUGA: San Lorenzo Ruiz C.E.S.  (Miss. Central), St. Christopher C.E.S. (Miss. South), St. Philip C.E.S. (Miss. Southeast), St. Rose of Lima C.E.S.  (Miss North Central), St. Therese of the Child Jesus C.E.S. (Miss. North), St. Thomas More C.E.S. (Miss. East)

November 5-11 - Treaty Recognition Week
The first full week in November is marked as Treaties Recognition Week.  This is an opportunity to recognize and understand the importance of treaty education and to help everyone in Ontario learn about treaty.  Please visit the Indigenous Education SharePoint Site for access to classroom livestreams, teacher PD and resources to support learning K-12.

November 5-11 - Veterans' Week (National)

November 6 - Take Our Kids to Work Day
This year's Take Our Kids to Work Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Take Our Kids to Work Day is an annual program in which Grade 9 students are hosted by parents, friends, relatives, or volunteers at workplaces across the country every November. The program supports career development by helping students connect school and the world of work. Spending a 'day in the life' of a profession or workplace is a fun and fascinating way to explore the world of work, think about career options, and make informed educational decisions.

November 6 - 2024 Black Excellence Professionals Expo
The Black Excellence Success Team (B.E.S.T) is hosting the 3rd annual Black Excellence Professionals Expo on November 6, 2024, at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School. Doors will be open to students, parents and guardians, and community members at 6:00 pm. The Expo is an opportunity for Black students to meet Black professionals and mentors in a career-fair atmosphere. Students and families are invited to attend this event, which aims to build community and provide students with an opportunity to talk to professionals from a variety of fields. The evening will include Black professionals from various industries, a keynote speaker, interactive photo booths, a DJ and so much more. Black representation matters and is key to addressing and eliminating anti-Black racism within the educational system. In response to Â鶹´«Ã½'s Catholic Community, Culture and Caring survey data, and as part of the Multi-Year Strategic plan, the B.E.S.T committee is creating opportunities and affinity spaces for Black youth, staff, and the broader community to have a voice, feel affirmed and share lived experiences. This event is designed to build bridges with Black businesses, support post-secondary pathways, and connect students with professionals from a variety of industries. Location: Notre Dame C.S.S., 2 Notre Dame Avenue, Brampton. Registration Link / Event Flyer 

November 7 - International Inuit Day
This is a day to recognize the vibrant culture and rich history of Inuit communities in Canada and around the world. To access classroom ready resources K-12 please visit the Indigenous Education SharePoint Site.

November 8 - Indigenous Veterans Day
Did you know that November 8th is marked as Indigenous Veterans Day? For over years, Canadians have set aside the 11th Day of November to remember the sacrifices of soldiers who fought for Canada and the British Commonwealth in global conflicts that took place in foreign lands. Most Canadians are not aware of the contributions made by Indigenous Warriors in those military campaigns, nor of the crucial role they played during the War of 1812 -- the only war ever fought on Canadian soil. For more information and resources please visit the Indigenous Education SharePoint Site.   

November 9 – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

November 10 – Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 11 – Remembrance Day
Canadians pause today in silence to remember those who died in war and to pray for the victims of aggression and inhumanity throughout the world. This is a day to pray for peace, to consider what we are doing as individuals, as a community and as a nation to bring God's peace into the world.

November 11 – Memorial of St. Martin of Tours

November 12 – Memorial of St. Josaphat

November 16 – Christmas Around the Corner Market at St. Vincent de Paul C.E.S.
Please join St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School as they host "Christmas Around the Corner" Market on Saturday November 16 at St. Vincent de Paul C.E.S. at 665 Willowbank Trail in Mississauga from 10 am to 2 pm.  Home décor, jewellery, baked goods, personalized bags, stationery, greeting cards, mirror decals, personalized gifts, environmentally friendly products, wreaths, silicone baby products and lanyards, and much more.  Free entry.  Prizes.  More surprises to come! For more information, contact Loretta at ext. 60800.  More Information.

November 17 – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Day of the Poor
In 2017, Pope instituted the World Day of the Poor so that "throughout the world Christian communities can become an even greater sign of Christ's charity for the least and those most in need." -Message of his Holiness, Pope Francis, First World Day of the Poor, 19 November 2017

November 17-23 - Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week Activities
Ontario has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday of November as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week to help promote safe schools and a positive learning environment. During Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 17-23, 2024), Â鶹´«Ã½ students, school staff, and parents are encouraged to learn more about bullying, specifically cyberbullying, and its effect on student learning and well-being. The Â鶹´«Ã½ Well-Being, Safe Schools, and Technology Education Departments are offering a selection of resources and activities for Grades K-12. 

November 18-22 - Canada History Week (National)

November 18 - December 2 – French Immersion Registration
The online platform to submit applications for the Grade 1 French Immersion program will be open from Monday November 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to Mondary, December 2, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit the French Immersion webpage.

November 21 – Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Any Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name." (Luke 1:46-49)

November 22 â€“ PA Day (Elementary & Secondary) 

November 22 – Memorial of St. Cecilia

November 23 - Holodomor Memorial Day (National)

November 24 – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - World Day of Youth
"Young People must say to the world: It is good to follow Jesus! You bring us the joy of faith and tell us that we must live the faith always with a young heart." - Message of his Holiness, Pope Francis 

November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (International)

November 28 – St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School Honour Roll Academic Awards Ceremony
The St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School community will gather to honour the achievements of its students at the Academic Awards Ceremony on November 28 at 7:00 p.m. The evening will highlight and acknowledge the students who have exemplified the Catholic Graduate Expectations through hard work and dedication during the 2023-2024 school year.  Location: St. Aloysius Gonzaga C.S.S., 2800 Erin Centre Blvd., Mississauga. For more information, contact Liza Santin at 905-820-3900. 

November 30 – Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
Andrew is known as the first disciple of Jesus. Later, when Jesus chose his apostles, Andrew was among the Twelve.

December 4 - Â鶹´«Ã½ Elementary School Fall Classic Chess Invitational Tournament
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School will be hosting the Fall Classic Chess Invitational Tournament on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  This tournament is open to ALL Dufferin Peel Catholic Elementary Schools.  Each school will only enter 1 team.  Each team will be made up of 5 players + 1 alternate for a total of 6 players.  Your team can be made up of players from any division.  The cost per team is $60.  This fee will cover banners, medals and ribbons.  To secure your spot, please make the cheque payable to Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School (exact spelling required).  Your spot in the tournament is official once payment is received.  Payment must be received no later than Thursday November 22, 2024.  Spots are limited to 28 teams.  Once capacity has been reached, schools will be placed on a waiting list.  Please respond to jiries.nimer@dpcdsb.org.   

December 23 - January 3 - Christmas Break



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