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School News
Virtual Education Extended to February 11, 2021
Earlier this week, Wellington-Guelph-Dufferin Public Health extended virtual learning for all elementary and secondary school students from January 25 to 29, inclusive. We have since learned through further communications from the Government of Ontario, that the next possible return to in-person learning is on or about February 11, 2021. We anticipate further clarity from the Ministry of Education on an exact timeline for return.
St. James Social Justice Club Turns Focus to Promoting Positive Mental Health for January
Over the course of January, the club released a video that included messages of hope, ideas for different activities that students could do at home to boost their mental health and supports that they could access.
First Wellness Works! Session – Building Strong Connections to take place on January 28
Wellington Catholic has collaborated with UGDSB and CMHA Waterloo-Wellington to put together Wellness Works!, a monthly youth conferences for Grade 9-12+ students. Each month will focus on a theme related to mental health and wellness. High school students who participate can earn community service hours for attending and they have an opportunity to win prizes.
St. James Students Contribute $1500 to ToastyToes Guelph
Fundraising efforts by WCDSB students will provide new warm socks to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Guelph
St. James Catholic High School Students Contribute to Local Greetings from My Heart Campaign
By creating cards sending love, support, and encouragement to those in hospitals, senior homes and the community, the local campaign helped empower the school community to look beyond their struggles and reach out to others who need comfort.