Year: 2024

Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.

In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"

April 2nd, 2024, Autism Awareness Day

Autism Awareness Day this year is on April 2nd. April is also marked as World Autism Awareness Month. We encourage all students and staff to wear blue as a way of supporting and promoting the abilities of students with Autism and as part of a worldwide theme for loving differences. Wear blue to show your support for those with autism and the ones ... Continue reading "April 2nd, 2024, Autism Awareness Day"

Wishing you a Blessed Easter Season

Dear SSN Families,

On behalf of our family to yours, we want to wish you a very Blessed Easter. We hope you enjoy this long weekend that’s filled with the love of family and friends, as well as a renewed sense of hope and faith that’s inspired by the story of the resurrection.

St. Stephen’s Big Box Of Cards Fundraising Event March 25th – April 8th

St. Stephen’s Bigboxfundraising Event

New to our school this year, the Big Box of Card fundraiser featuring a box of 35 All Occasion cards a box of 35 All Birthday cards a box of 35 Kids Birthday cards or our brand new Holiday Box with 50 cards.  All of these boxes sell for the low price of $35 each. We have outlined the ... Continue reading "St. Stephen’s Big Box Of Cards Fundraising Event March 25th – April 8th"

2024 Lenten Mass

On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"