Category: General

Hearing Screening

St. Benedict’s Clinic Date is November 6th, 2024

School Screening Association will be visiting SBT to conduct their annual hearing screening clinics.

Your child’s hearing should be screened every year

Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss is early ... Continue reading "Hearing Screening"

Pediculosis (Head Lice)

The York Catholic District School Board recognizes concerns related to pediculosis (head lice) at the school and community level. Pediculosis (head lice) are not a public hazard, as they do not cause illness, but they are a nuisance.  To prevent pediculosis (head lice) from becoming a problem at our school we all need to work together. Please check your child’s head on a regular basis ... Continue reading "Pediculosis (Head Lice)"

Terry Fox Run/Walk

Terry Fox is not just a Canadian hero but an inspiration for all.  On Friday, September 20, 2024, St. Benedict will be participating in our Annual Terry Fox Run/Walk. The students are asked to wear Red and White on this day.  All monies raised through this event will be forwarded to the Terry Fox Foundation to further the cause of cancer research. We encourage all ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Run/Walk"

Catholic School Council – Calling on New Members

We are thankful to have a positive working relationship with our parent/guardian community.  Being a part of the Catholic School Council (CSC) is a special commitment to the school. The Catholic School Council is an advisory body whose mission is to enhance the education of our children in a faith-centered environment in partnership with the school, parish, community and home.  

At this time, ... Continue reading "Catholic School Council – Calling on New Members"

Open House / Meet the Teachers

We invite the parents of our community to meet their child(ren)’s teacher(s) at our Open House on Wednesday September 18, 2024.  Beginning at 6:00pm, parents are invited to go directly to their child’s classroom.  There will be two, 30 min sessions for parents to learn about all the wonderful things that will be happening in the classroom and the school.  The Open ... Continue reading "Open House / Meet the Teachers"

Welcome Back

Welcome back to the 2024-25 school year!  We welcome our returning families, as well as extend a warm welcome to the new families to our SBT community.  We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer vacation. 

Our school year will begin on Tuesday September 3rd at 9:00am. All the teachers will be outside in the yard beginning at 8:45am.

We ... Continue reading "Welcome Back"