“Today marks the beginning of Hindu Heritage Month. Throughout November, we honour the invaluable contributions of Hindu communities across the country.
Hinduism originated more than 5,000 years ago on the Indian subcontinent. Today, more than 1 billion people practise it, making it the world’s third-largest religion. The philosophy of Hinduism is based on respect for every living being and the concept that every aspect of daily life has spiritual potential.
Since the first South Asian immigrants arrived in Canada in 1903, Hindu communities have been an integral part of Canadian society. Hindu Heritage Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate their achievements in fields like medicine, new technologies, education, the arts, finance and entrepreneurship.
Canada’s strength lies in our ability to learn from one another, celebrate our differences, and work together for the common good. The freedom to practise one’s faith and live according to one’s beliefs is a cornerstone of our shared identity and a source of pride for all Canadians.
Happy Hindu Heritage Month!” – Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages,
A reminder to all grade 6 boys of the intramural basketball practice and games today at 12:00 in the gym. Anyone who is interested in playing, please come on out.
Boys 7 comp have a practice after school today.
Boys 7/8 Competitive and Recreational Basketball teams please meet in Room 120 at Nutrition Break to go over rides for today’s games.
Staff: You will get your wreaths tomorrow. In the meantime, there are poppy templates in the photocopy room for you to take. Please take one of each for yourself and make your own copies.
All students with Indigenous Ancestry: we will be having our monthly pizza lunch this Friday in the Home Ec room for ALL GRADES. We look forward to seeing you and connecting with you!
Swim team members, please meet in Ms.Steffens room today (rm 111) at Nutrition Break to pick up forms and receive updates about our season.
Fine Arts
*9:30am Grade 6 Choir
*10:34am Grade 8 Choir
*11:15am Grade 7 Choir
LUNCH: Remembrance Day speakers
*1:02pm Beginner Strings
*1:44pm Intermediate/Advanced Strings
After school: Royals, Ix, Ypiretes only
7:40am tomorrow morning Grade 6 Choir and Band 7/8