Thank You, Volunteers – You’ve Made Our School Shine!
Thank you to all our wonderful parent and community volunteers who have tidied up around the school and created a beautiful, green landscape again!
Excited for Fall: A Warm Welcome to Our New SUNS!
Welcome to Kindergarten Night was a GREAT success! We are so excited to welcome all the new faces to our SUNS community in the fall!
A Big Shoutout to AGL for Our Amazing New Turf Field!
A HUGE thank you to AGL for all their awesome work with our new Turf Activity Field! We are so excited to put it to great use!
Lenten Drive at St. Augustine!
This year, St. Augustine had a Lenten Initiative that focused on collecting items for McMaster Children’s Hospital. Currently, there are 100 children who are receiving care at the hospital, and with the leadership of Mrs. Theresa Runions and several Student Council reps, we were able to collect about 600 items and $100 in gift cards. These items were used to add extra joy to the lives of the children and families currently in their care. Items we collected:
- Non-toxic markers
- Pencil crayons
- Crayons
- Colouring books
- Play-Doh
- Kinetic Sand
- Fisher Price Little People
- Princess/Super Hero Figures
- Hot Wheels Cars
- Sketchbooks
- Picture Books
- Young Adult Chapter Books
- Board Games
- Small Lego Sets/Packages
- Puzzles (wooden and/or large pieces)
- Imagination/dramatic play toys (ex. Play food, kitchen play sets, animals, dinosaurs)
- Craft Kits (non-toxic)
- Dolls/Barbies
- Infant rattles
- Train Sets
- Teen Activity Books (ex., Sudoku, crosswords, etc.)
A special shout-out to Mr. Joe DaSilva (custodian), who drove all the items down to Hamilton. It was a beautiful way for our students and their families to practice almsgiving during the Lenten season. Thank you to every family who donated.
St. Augustine Students Honour the Life of Pope Francis
Students and staff at St. Augustine Catholic School gathered for a moving liturgy and procession in remembrance of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Led by pastoral lead and planning time teacher Ryan Barr, the school came together in prayer and reflection. The tribute included a solemn procession, student-led prayers and reflections, and a moment of silence marked by 12 bell tolls — one for each year of his papacy. It was a meaningful expression of our shared Catholic faith and community.
Nourishing Minds and Hearts at Our Lady of Grace
At Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School, generosity and compassion came together in a powerful way through the Nutrition for Learning campaign. With the support of students, families and staff, the school community united to ensure that no child starts the day hungry.
Nutrition for Learning is a region-wide initiative that provides universal access to nutritious snacks and meals for students in schools across Waterloo Region. The campaign reflects a deep understanding that proper nutrition is essential to student well-being, focus and academic success.
Rooted in the Lenten tradition of almsgiving, this campaign invited our school community to give selflessly in support of others. Donations came in from all corners of the school community—families gave generously, students showed tremendous care for their peers, and staff went above and beyond to promote awareness and involvement.
The result was a strong show of support that will help stock school snack programmes and ensure children across the region have access to food throughout the school day. It was a living example of Catholic social teaching in action, reminding us all of the importance of caring for the vulnerable and building community through service.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed—whether through food, funds or time. Your support not only fills bellies, but also uplifts spirits and strengthens our shared mission of love, dignity and inclusion.
Thank you for your generous almsgiving and for helping nourish both minds and hearts.
Teachers vs Students Volleyball Showdown!
Last Friday, our school hosted an exciting Teachers vs Students volleyball showdown! The event was filled with lots of great fun and enthusiastic cheering from spectators, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved. Both teams played with incredible spirit and sportsmanship, but in the end, the teachers emerged victorious!
Thank you to all who participated and supported the event. We look forward to more thrilling matches in the future!
“Beauty and the Beast” lit up the stage at SJPII
Last week, Saint John Paul II was filled with magic as our Grade 5 to 8 students put on a spectacular performance of Beauty and the Beast!
In full costume and singing their hearts out, our young performers truly shone — and they loved every minute of it. Over 1,300 people joined us to celebrate this incredible display of student talent.
We’re so grateful to our amazing staff, who continue to create opportunities for students to grow, express themselves and shine on stage.
One of the most special moments came after the show, with over 500 smiling family members celebrating with flowers, hugs and praise. It was a beautiful reminder of the strength and warmth of our school community.
Bravo to our performers and heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped bring this production to life!
Holy Door at St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Storm are proud to have the replica of the Holy Door at our school—a powerful symbol of faith, renewal, and the journey toward Christ. 🚪🙏 This sacred reminder invites us all to reflect, grow, and walk together in faith.
This has been a truly wonderful opportunity for our students to experience Christ’s presence in a meaningful way, deepening their connection to the Jubilee and our global family of faith.
Thank you to Our CSAC and Parent Volunteers!
A special thank you to our CSAC and our parent volunteers for organizing and preparing delicious pancakes for Shrove Tuesday! It was a great morning to feast in preparation for the Lenten season!
