Link to: 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
September Virtue of the Month: Faith
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb. 11:1)
Faith is an attitude which encourages us to involve God in our lives and helps us to maintain and develop our relationships with God and with others both when things are going well and when they are not.
Month of September:
Ukrainian Heritage Month (National)
September 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 - Elementary Wellness Leadership Conferences
The Well-Being Department is hosting six student wellness conferences, one per family of schools, during the month of September. We are inviting four intermediate student leaders and one teacher from every DPCDSB elementary school to this event. The goal of the conference is to equip student leaders and their designated teachers with good-for-all wellness promotion strategies to share with their schools. Event Facilitators: DPCDSB Well-Being Department, Keynote Speaker - MTClife, Student Mental Health and Well-Being Champions and Student Senate. For more information contact: Paula Callender – Coordinator, Well-Being, Safe and Inclusive Schools, 905-890-0708 Ext. 24371.
September 13 – Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
September 14 – Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 15 – Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
September 16 – PA Day (Elementary Schools)
September 21 – Feast of Apostle and Evangelist St. Matthew
September 21 - International Day of Peace
September 23 – Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
September 23-27 - Truth and Reconciliation Week
Truth and Reconciliation Week is a national program open to all schools across Canada. Join us as we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families. Learning and commemorating the truth of our history from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledge keepers is an important part of the path to Reconciliation.
September 25 – Franco-Ontario Day (Provincial)
September 25 - Black Excellence Success Team Open House
The Black Excellence Success Team (B.E.S.T.) invites employees who identify as Black to gather for fellowship and networking at our OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, September 25th, 3:30-6:00 p.m. at St. Augustine C.S.S. (27 Drinkwater Road, Brampton). We will share updates, identify key events planned for this year, and give members the opportunity to participate in committees. Refreshments will be served so please RSVP by September 20th to assist with our planning via the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/BjA2cSMrGA / Event Flyer
September 26 – Feast of the Canadian Martyrs: St. Jean De Brebeuf and St. Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Secondary Patrons of Canada
September 27 – Memorial of St. Vincent De Paul, Priest
September 29 – Feast of the Archangels St. Michael (Patron of the Archdiocese of Toronto), St. Gabriel & St. Raphael
September 29 – World Day of Migrants and Refugees
September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 - Orange Shirt Day
The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on. More Information.
October Virtue of the Month: Empathy
Judge your neighbor's feelings by your own, and in every matter be thoughtful. (Sir. 31:15)
Month of October: A Marian Month
The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is primarily because the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7. It was instituted to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful. That is why Pope Francis has invited all the faithful to pray the Holy Rosary every day in October.
October is:
German Heritage Month (National)
Canadian Islamic History Month (National)
Latin American Heritage Month (National)
Women's History Month (National)
Canadian Library Month (National)
Healthy Workplace Month (National)
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month (National)
International Walk to School Month (International)
October 2 - Walk to School Day (Provincial)
October 2 – Memorial of The Holy Guardian Angels
October 2 - Empowering Women Day
DPCDSB recognizes the first Monday in October as Empowering Women Day. A day to commemorate the notable achievements and advancements of Canadian women and address the challenges faced by Canadian women.
October 3 - Parent ProGrant Session: Preparing Your Child with Differing Abilities for the Sacraments In-Person Information Session
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Special Education Advisory Committee and Special Education and Learning Services are hosting an in-person ProGrant information session for families who will be preparing their child(ren) with differing abilities for the Sacraments. It will be held at the Catholic Education Centre on Thursday October 3rd, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Please refer to the event flyer for registration and information.
October 4 – Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi
October 5 - World Teacher Day (International)
October 7 – Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the
Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. (Luke 1:28)
October 6-12 - Fire
Prevention Week
Join National Fire Protection Association in celebrating the 100th anniversary
of Fire Prevention Week. This year's campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your
escape, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can
take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. For more
information and resources, visit the NFPA website.
October 9 - Parent ProGrant Session: Navigating the Individual Education Plan Virtual Information Session
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board's Special Education Advisory Committee and Special Education and Learning Services Department are hosting a virtual ProGrant information session for families of students with diverse learning abilities to learn more about the I.E.P. process in DPCDSB on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please refer to the event flyer for registration and information.
October 11 – PA Day (Elementary & Secondary)
October 14 – Thanksgiving
Day – A Special Day of Prayer in Canada
It is fitting for God's people to offer public thanks for all the gifts we have received. The bountiful produce of the earth is a visible sign of the many blessings God wants to shower on us through Christ. Our God also wants us to share the goods of the earth with all people.
October 10 - World Mental Health Day
October 11 - Memorial of St. John XXIII
October 11 - International Day of the Girl
October 15 - Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus
October 16 – World Food Day
World Food Day has been promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization since 1981. The Church is concerned about the issue of hunger in the world, remembering the words of the Son of Man on the last judgement of the nation, "…I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…" (Matthew 23:35).
October 16 - The Feast of St. Marguerite d'Youville
October 17 - The Feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch
October 18 – The Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
St. Luke is the author of the third gospel and of the Acts of the Apostles. He is a patron of the medical profession.
October 20 – World Mission Sunday
Catholics throughout the world are invited to pray for and give to the missions. The collection this Sunday is organized by the Pontifical Missions Society.
October 21-25 - National School Bus Safety Week
October 23 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
October 24 - Child Care Worker & ECE Appreciation Day (Provincial)
October
25 - Dress Purple Day (October is Child Abuse Prevention Month)
Every
October, Children's Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the
important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable
children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign.
This year, Dress Purple Day will take place on October 25, 2024. We are calling
on all Ontarians to wear something purple to show children, youth, and families
that they are here to help! More Information.
October 28 – The Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles
Simon and Jude appear in the New Testament lists them as one of the
apostles.