Newcomer students from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Academy participated in the 11th annual Toronto Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall, an annual event to officially welcome newcomers to Toronto and celebrate their contributions to the city.
The one-day event included a formal stage program with remarks from special guests, an information fair with resources for newcomers, and a number of interactive activities including:
Spirit Garden Guided Tour
Indigenous Teachings
Tours of Toronto City Hall
Wishing Tree Workshop
Indigenous Storytelling: Led by Toronto Public Library
Free henna art of the Toronto Newcomer Day logo
A newcomer art exhibit and marketplace
Free beverages from event sponsor Tim Hortons
SJOA Newcomer students, along with their English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers, enjoyed a fun and welcoming atmosphere learning about services for newcomers and experiencing Toronto's rich diversity!
