Every December, our school raises money for the Poor Clare sisters in Mission. The Poor Clares are a religious order that lives a vow of poverty and relies completely on donations. Our hope is that the money we raise on this dress down day is enough to provide the sisters with a nice Christmas meal. This year our school raised $410.00 for the sisters on our United Day.
Read MoreAfter hearing the news and seeing the devastation left behind from the floods, we decided to raise money and donate it to the Migrant Workers Flood Relief run out of St. Anne’s parish in Abbotsford. The theme of this month’s dressdown day was Pajama Day! We raised $753.00 for this cause.
Read More1) Our United Day was dedicated to Holy Childhood Association. Our students were invited to dress down in Halloween Colours in exchange for a small donation. Our school raised $593.50.
2) Our school sent cards and letters to our local First Nations communities as part of Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to building community and connecting with our First Nations brothers and sisters.
Read MoreOur United Day in September went to the Terry Fox Foundation to support cancer research. Our students took part in the Terry Fox Walk/ Run and brought in a donation to support the cause. Our school raised $625.25.
Read MoreBeing called on to be a spiritual leader and evangelizer isn’t only a part of my job; it is the part that gives me hope, energy, and purpose.
Read MoreI have grown to know and love so much about our school community. I have made close friends and lasting bonds that I hope and expect to last a lifetime.
Read MoreOur children are not actually ours to keep. They are on loan from our Heavenly Father. It’s our job to help them get back to him.
Read MoreThis Christmas our students and families contributed $4000 to children in need around the world.
Read More“Ultimately it is God’s love, not ours, that will affirm the children. It is our job at home and at school to be a reflection of His love.” - Mr. Borkowski
Read More“We need to teach our kids to reject the thoughts of those who would give us a negative self-concept and be affirmed by those who build us up. ” - Mr. Borkowski
Read More“Memories are so powerful. That is why it is important to praise positive behaviours and achievements, reliving positive experiences is the antidote to negative ones. ” - Mr. Borkowski
Read More“Our conscious actions are determined by our subconscious beliefs about how things are supposed to be. ” - Mr. Borkowski
Read More“I believe that good classroom management, school management, and even parenting hinge upon two things: the consistent application of high expectations and positive, caring relationships.” - Mr. Borkowski
Read MoreHow do we properly teach students about residential schools?
Read MoreOutdoor Education was uplifting and hopeful; exactly the way you hope to start a new school year.
Read MoreOur school theme for this year is from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Like all scripture, this verse is rich in meaning.
Read MoreA last bit of thanks and advice for our departing Grade Sevens and their families.
Read MoreThis was another year to be grateful for at Cloverdale Catholic School.
Read MoreParents in independent schools are not draining the public school system, they are subsidizing it. Learn more about common myths about independent schools.
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