Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Co-Operative Education Students host their Career Fair in the gym.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Grade 8 Information Night @6:30 pm.  All the grade 8 students at our feeder schools are invited to attended this open house with their parents.  You will receive vital information to help you with the application process, and learn about all of the programs here at St. Thomas Aquinas S.S.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Fiesta Night!!  6:30 - 10:30 pm.  Tickets are $15.00 and will be available at the door.  This night is being sponsored by the Aquinas Social Awareness Project.  With a live and silent auction as well as a typical Nicaraguan dish, live music, and a surprise guest speaker, a fun night is to be expected!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Literacy Test Information Night @ 7:00 pm.  All our parents are invited to attend this information session on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test.  The evening will provide you with information about what the test is, what the test looks like, and the programs we are offering at St. Thomas Aquinas to help our students to get ready.  We will also provide you with ideas of ways you can help them to prepare at home as well.

Friday, December 1, 2009

Night of the Stars!  7:30 pm at the Rose Theatre.  This night will feature all of the incredible dancing talent here at St. Thomas Aquinas.  Tickets are $15.00 and will be sold through the Theatre's Box Office.  Don't miss out! 

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The annual St. Thomas Aquinas Christmas Concert @ 7:00 pm.  Tickets will be $5.00 and will be available at the door. The event will be held in our school's Cafetorium.  The evening of music will feature all of Aquinas' Musical Performance Groups (3 bands and 3 choirs).  The music will range from Christmas classics, to classical music, to jazz, latin-disco, and rock and roll.  Come out and enjoy the sounds of the season.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Catholic School Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Elegance!  You haven't seen a Christmas Coffee House like this one before.  Everyone is invited to an elegant evening of holiday cheer.  You will be entertained by the amazing talents of our Regional Arts Students.  Tickets are $5.oo and will be sold at the door.  Festivities begin at 7:00 pm.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Last day of Classes before the Christmas Holiday!

Monday, January 4, 2010

Welcome back to school!

H1N1 Update:

Please click on the links below for the latest information from Peel Public Health. 

Information Letter

Vaccination Clinics-updated Nov. 19

For more information on H1N1 please refer to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board's homepage: www.dpcdsb.org

Unique Student Opportunities:

Remedial Numeracy Program:

All grade 9 students are invited to participate in our after-school math program.  Beginning in early December, the program is geared at helping our grade 9 math students prepare for the EQAO Math test at the end of January.  All applications must be received no later than Tuesday, December 1st!  Please click on the link below to see a copy of the letter that was sent home with the mid-term report cards.

Remedial Numeracy Program

Important Information:

Accident Insurance Coverage:

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student injuries that occur on school premises or during school activities.  You may purchase coverage for your child at www.insuremykids.com or by calling toll free at 1-800-463-KIDS (5437).

Homework Help Initiative:

This September, the Ministry of Education and the Independent Learning Centre will launch "Homework Help"; a website for all Math students in grades 7 through 10.  To access the site, students simply log-on to Homework Help at www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org and using an interactive chat room, they can obtrain personalized tutoring from a certified Ontario Math Teacher.  Chats take place Sunday to Thursday between the hours of 5:30 to 9:30 pm. 

Homework Help is free, live and anonymous!