JUNE 2008

“Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.” (Psalm 90:14)

Principal’s Message: 

We continue to “shout for joy and gladness” at St. Bonaventure!  As stewards of the environment we have once again ranked GOLD in our eco-school certification.  Our commitment to helping all of God’s creation is indeed remarkable as we also have worked diligently to raise funds for those less fortunate.  We are all “disciples” whose actions speak far louder than our words.  I would like to congratulate all students in grades 2 who received Holy Eucharist for the first time and all students in grade 8 who received the sacrament of Confirmation.  These events demonstrate how family, school and parish come together to answer the call of our faith.  I extend my sincerest thanks on behalf of the St. Bonaventure School Community to Friar Rick, Friar David and the entire parish staff for their continued support and guidance.  This year we are hosting our volunteer reception in the evening hoping that more of you will be able to join us, it will be held on Tuesday, June 10^th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the school library and our year end school mass will be at 9:00 am that same day.  We continue to focus on excellence in education and to nurture the spiritual growth of all our community members.  We thank you for your continued commitment to Catholic Education. 

SCHOOL NEWS…

Ø       Rippleton Roadsters Childcare Program has received the go ahead to run a satellite program here at St. Bonaventure!  It is wonderful that all our hard work and commitment have finally come to fruition.  This will be a wonderful help for our parents.  If you would like more information please contact Denise Vuocolo, Director, at 416 449 4559.  

Ø       If you purchased a ticket for our “Dr. Suess” candy paint can in support of our “Discipleship in Action” initiatives the winning number is: 0116621.  Drop by to pick up your prize! 

SPORTS NEWS…

Ø       Approximately 80 students attended the annual North Region Track and Field meet held on Monday, May 26^th and 21 students have advanced to the regional meet to be held on Thursday, June 5^th.  Congratulations to all students who represented our school so well and best of luck to those continuing.

CSAC NEWS…

Ø       Last meeting for this year will be at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, June 10 in the school library.  We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all parents who helped out at various events throughout the school year.  Your efforts and gift of time are deeply appreciated by all our students. 

MAY STUDENT OF THE MONTH …. COMPASSION

Patrice Sanidas, Isabella Iantorno, Alexander Plati, Beatrix Maddocks, Priscilla Menezes, Jordan Glyn-Williams, Jenny Kim, Ramjit Neeranagan, Gina Kim, Michelle Enreiquez, Katie Chan, Molly Firth, Rebecca Henfrey, Ralph Vargas, Justine Czajka, Julia Frodyma, Jake Kim, Garson Quemi, Lauren Notarius, Nya Martins.