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鈥嬧赌婰ink to: 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

April Virtue of the Month: Love 
Love is not just an emotion it is also a decision. Love involves a deliberate choice to give and to serve others even though the service may go unnoticed and unappreciated.

April:
Sikh Heritage Month (National)
Parkinson Awareness Month (National)
World Autism Month (National)

April 29 - 麻豆传媒 Board Meeting  

April 29 - EQAO LIVE webinar series for parents and guardians
Join us for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario鈥檚 large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children鈥檚 math learning. To register for the session please click here.

April 30 - Parent Engagement Evening: Building Safe School Communities
In collaboration with Peel Regional Police, 麻豆传媒 will be hosting a Parent Engagement Evening focused on creating safe school communities and supporting student wellness and safety at St. Aloysius Gonzaga CSS. This event will feature presentations by PRP and student safety advocates, along with information booths where parents and guardians can connect with representatives from local community partner organizations. Click here to RSVP to attend.

May Virtue of the Month: Acceptance
Acceptance is the ability to respect the dignity and rights of all persons, even those whose beliefs and behaviours differ from our own. Everyone should strive to love and respect their neighbour, as they love and respect themselves.

May is:
Asian Heritage Month (National)
Community Living Month in Ontario (Provincial)
Canadian Jewish Heritage Month (National)
South Asian Heritage Month (National)
Speech and Hearing Month (National)
National Vision Health Month (National)
Polish Heritage Month (Provincial)

May is the Month of Mary: Mother of God
The Church's tradition in many places dedicates the month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary. During this time, Catholics try to keep the Mother of God more present in their hearts, with a love shown in affectionate devotion to our Lady. 鈥�

May 1 鈥� Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker - International Workers鈥� Day
International workers鈥� Day is celebrated in many countries. This day can be a day to recognize the value of human work, defend the dignity of working people, encourage all to be responsible in their work, and celebrate the role that human work has in God鈥檚 plan for creation. Ordo 2023-2024

May 3 鈥� The Feast of St. Philip and St. James
Philip and James were apostles of Jesus. Living with Christ, May 2024

May 5-11 - Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week is May 5-11, 2025 . During this week, all 麻豆传媒 students and schools are invited to participate in a series of wellness activities. The Well-Being Department will provide a selection of activities and resources that may be embedded in everyday lessons and school activities. One day of this week can be designated as a Wellness Day.  Schools have the discretion to choose which day/period this will be.  The focus of the day will be "Wellness for Success".  This day will provide an opportunity to 'pause' and focus on catching up, reviewing, and resetting goals.  At the local level, schools can choose from a variety of suggested activities on a Mental Health Week slide deck provided by the Well-Being staff. 

May 4-9 - Catholic Education Week
Catholic Education Week 2025 will be held May 4-9, 2025. The theme is Pilgrims of Hope.  Catholic Education Week begins on a Sunday to highlight the partnership that remains the foundation of Catholic education between our Catholic schools and local Catholic parishes. For more information about Catholic Education Week and to access OCSTA Resources, visit the OCSTA website. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (麻豆传媒) will engage the community with a social media campaign to mark this year鈥檚 Catholic Education Week. Students, staff, parents, trustees, and alumni are encouraged to share their personal reflections on Catholic education and showcase how they are celebrating the week through photos, videos, quotes, and artwork, using the hashtag #麻豆传媒_CEW. To see the celebration unfold across 麻豆传媒 schools, follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram.

May 7 - B.E.S.T. Mentoring Session
The Black Excellence Success Team鈥檚 mission is to build capacity, promote relationships, and foster community engagement among Black employees and students in Dufferin-Peel. The B.E.S.T vision is to advance the well-being of Black students, foster community relationships, and provide mentorship opportunities for our members. The B.E.S.T committee will be hosting a mentorship session from 3:30-5:30 on May 7th at St. Marcellinus. This session will provide members the opportunity to engage in networking, break-out sessions, and activities that highlight different career categories. Light refreshments will be provided. All participants who attend the event must register here.

May 7 - Catholic Education Week Provincial Mass
The Mass will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Douglas Crosby, Bishop of Hamilton. All members of the 麻豆传媒 community鈥攕tudents, families, staff, trustees, and the broader Catholic community鈥攁re invited to participate virtually. The Mass will be livestreamed from the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Livestream Link

May 7, 14 & 22 - School Mental Health Ontario Webinar: Supporting Your Child's Well-Being
School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics related to substance use and addictive behaviors. Each 45-60-minute session will include a brief presentation followed by expert responses to pre-submitted questions from parents and caregivers. Webinar recordings will be available later on the By Your Side learning hub. Parents/caregivers can sign up for any of the sessions they'd like to attend. Each webinar will include time for experts to answer questions sent in advance, plus a Q&A opportunity to ask questions during the session. Sessions will be facilitated by Ontario parents and caregivers and will include simultaneous French translation. Parents and caregivers can register on Eventbrite and submit questions they want addressed during the session.

May 7 & 8 - St. Daniel Comboni C.E.S. presents The Lion King Jr!
St. Daniel Comboni C.E.S. is pleased to announce the production of The Lion King Jr! Students of all ages and grade levels will be showcasing their gifts and talents, dramatizing, singing and dancing to the amazing story of The Lion King. Time: 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in coming to see the show, please contact Monica Thompson at monica.thompson@dpcdsb.org by Wednesday April 30. Seats are limited. 

May 8 - St. Albert of Jerusalem C.E.S. 25th Anniversary
5:00-6:30 p.m. Mass & Speeches, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Open House Location: St. Albert of Jerusalem C.E.S., 7185 Rosehurst Drive, Mississauga. Event Flyer

May 8 鈥� Mississauga West Family of Schools hosts the 14th Annual Shining Stars Event
On Thursday May 8, 2025, the Mississauga West Family of Schools will host the 14th Annual Shining Stars Event.  This beloved event takes place every year for our Mississauga West Diverse Learners. The event will take place at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School (2800 Erin Centre Blvd. Mississauga). Students will have the opportunity to participate in Special Olympic Events, all supported by staff, elementary student volunteers, and St. Aloysius Gonzaga leadership students. The Opening Ceremony and Liturgy will start at 10:15 am. Students will then begin participating in the Special Olympic Events.  They will all rejoin for lunch at 11:45 am.  The event will conclude with a parade and singing at 12:15 pm.

May 8 - March for Life

May 9 - Second Annual Catholic Education Week Quiz Bowl
Each participating school will send a team of five students from grade 6 and up who will work together to compete against other schools in a trivia competition. Questions will be selected randomly from all subject areas of the curriculum, as well as general knowledge and current events. $30 to participate. Unfortunately, we can only accommodate 12 teams. Friday May 9, 2025, at St. Isaac Jogues C.E.S., 300 Great Lakes Dr., Brampton. Email john.covello@dpcdsb.org for more information.

May 13 鈥� Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima
This title was given to the Blessed Virgin Mary after she appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Living with Christ, May 2024

May 13, 22 & 28 - Associated Youth Services Peel and 麻豆传媒 Parent Workshop Series
Associated Youth Services Peel and 麻豆传媒 invite parents/guardians of youth age 12+ to virtual group sessions during the month of May. The purpose of the sessions is to promote positive behaviour in youth and prevent problematic behaviour such as substance use and internet overuse.  Workshop sessions:
Parenting in the Digital Age Balancing Screens and Social Media - May 13, 2025 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Building Resilience and Managing Stress in Youth - May 22, 2025 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Fostering Positive Parenting and Communication - May 28, 2025 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Click each title above for more details about the topic and the link for registration. Each session requires a separate registration. Parents/Caregivers can attend one or more sessions. Sessions will be broadcast via Zoom.

May 14 鈥� The Feast of St. Matthias
St. Matthias was chosen after the resurrection to replace Judas.

May 16 - PA Day (Elementary and Secondary)

May 19 - Victoria Day (Schools Closed)

May 24 鈥� World Day of Prayer for the Church in China
In May 2007, Pope Benedict XVI asked that May 24 be observed as a Day of Prayer for the Church in China. He chose this day since it is the traditional Feast of Our Lady of Help of Christians, venerated at the Shrine of Sheshan in Shanghai. Ordo 2023-2024

May 27 - 麻豆传媒 Board Meeting鈥� 

May 28 - Parent Reaching Out Event: Employment Supports Resource Fair 2025 for Students with Differing Abilities
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Special Education Advisory Committee invites students with differing abilities and their parents/guardians to attend the Parent Reaching Out event Employment Supports Resource Fair 2025.  It will be held at St. Marcellinus Catholic Secondary School on Wednesday May 28, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Please refer to the flyer for registration and information.

May 28 - St. Augustine C.S.S. 2nd Annual Multicultural Night
Join our St. Augustine C.S.S. Community for our 2nd Annual Multicultural Night. Our event will feature a Talent Show that will include dancing, singing, acting, and more! After the show, community members can visit our pavilions to learn about different countries and cultures while enjoying food and drinks from around the world. A DJ will bring all cultures together as we dance and celebrate the diversity of our school community. Time: 5:00-7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 Adults, $7 Students. Location: St. Augustine C.S.S., 27 Drinkwater Road, Brampton. For more information, contact Heba.Awad@dpcdsb.org or Sarah.Reid-Stewart@dpcdsb.org or call 905-450-9993.

May 29 鈥� Ascension of the Lord
So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19)

May 29 - Parent Engagement Evening: Building Safe School Communities
In collaboration with Peel Regional Police, 麻豆传媒 will be hosting a Parent Engagement Evening focused on creating safe school communities and supporting student wellness and safety at St. Marguerite D鈥橸ouville CSS. This event will feature presentations by PRP and student safety advocates, along with information booths where parents and guardians can connect with representatives from local community partner organizations. Click here to RSVP to attend.

May 31 鈥� The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
鈥淏lessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.鈥� (Luke 1:42)

June Virtue of the Month: Fairness
Fairness is the ability to be open-minded and act in a just and fair way. Fairness allows us to treat others with mercy and compassion - to feel and act with and for another person.

June is the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

June:
National Indigenous History Month (Provincial)
Pride Month (National)
Filipino Heritage Month (National)
Italian Heritage Month (National)
Portuguese Heritage Month (National)
Brain Injury Awareness Month (National)
Deafblind Awareness Month (Provincial)
Seniors' Month (Provincial) 鈥� 

June 1 - World Communications Day
Catholics are invited to reflect upon the media of social communication and how these influence our lives. The media can promote values that lead to a more fully human society. The Church鈥檚 ministry is twofold, the media can be used to help promote the Gospel. At the same time, as receivers of the materials presented by the media, the faithful have a duty to support and promote worthwhile presentations on media and reject those which promote values contrary to spiritual growth. Ordo 2023-2024

June 3 - EQAO LIVE webinar series for parents and guardians
Join EQAO for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario鈥檚 large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children鈥檚 math learning. Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. To register for the session, click here. *Note that this is an EQAO event, not a 麻豆传媒 event.

June 7 鈥� Triple D-iamonds STAFF Softball Tournament is Back
Save the date of June 7 for the 麻豆传媒 Staff Softball Tournament (12 team tournament).  Please express interest to Melissa.Pouw@dpcdsb.org. Open to elementary and secondary staff teams. Location: Duggan Park, Brampton.  Limited spots available.

June 8 - Pentecost Sunday
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages. (Acts 2:4)

June 9 - PA Day (Elementary Schools)

June 9 - Memorial of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Woman here is your son. Here is your mother. (John 19: 25-27) 

June 15 鈥� Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. (Matthew 28: 19-20)

June 17 - 麻豆传媒 Board Meeting鈥� 

June 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 - Secondary School Exams

June 25 - Instructional Day - Examination Review

June 26 & 27 - PA Day (Secondary Schools)

June 27 - Last Day of School

SAVE THE DATE: August 23 鈥� STOPR First Time Rider School Bus Safety Program
STOPR is pleased to announce the date for our next First Time Rider School Bus Safety program - Saturday August 23, 2025. The First Time Rider School Bus Safety Program is a highly recommended program for any student who is unfamiliar with the rules and procedures of riding a school bus. More details, including program locations and registration instructions, will be provided in the Spring. STOPR encourages all schools, students and parents to keep in touch with us by visiting our website at stopr.ca and following us on @STOPRinfo.

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