Les élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) se sont BOO-coup amusés le 30 octobre dernier lors de la célébration de l’Halloween en participant à une panoplie d’activités telles qu’une parade virtuelle, des concours de costumes et une partie de Bingo virtuelle via Teams! La journée était tellement remplie d’activités, qu’un de nos amis s’est même endormi! Les accrochages avec la ...
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BOO-tiful Halloween activities offered to students
École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) students had a BOO-tiful day on October 30 as they were offered a wide array of Halloween activities such as a virtual parade, costume contests, and a virtual Bingo game via Teams! The day was so packed with activities that one of our friends even fell asleep! Minor technology issues did not dampen the fun or ...
Read More ȃS Saint-Joseph students complete geocache challenge!
Grade 9 students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) enrolled in the geography course recently participated in a “geocache” race. Mr. Kevin Auger, teacher at the school, painted rocks yellow before placing them in four different locations. Under each rock could be found the letters needed to form a word. Having learned to use a GPS to navigate, the students ...
Read More »Les élèves de l’ÉS Saint-Joseph relèvent le défi de géocache!
Les élèves de 9e année de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) inscrits au cours de géographie ont participé tout récemment à une course « géocache ». M. Kevin Auger, enseignant à l’école, avait peinturé des roches en jaune pour ensuite les placer à quatre endroits différents. Sous chaque roche se trouvait les lettres nécessaires pour former un mot. Ayant appris à utiliser ...
Read More »Jump rope activity keeps students and staff healthy
What to do at lunch time on a rainy and cold day? The students and staff at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) decided to dedicate this period of time to improving their physical fitness and remaining healthy. To do this, what could be better than skipping rope among friends! Fun and laughter are guaranteed!
Read More »Je saute, tu sautes, nous sautons!
Que faire à l’heure du dîner pendant les journées pluvieuses et froides? Les élèves de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ainsi que leurs enseignants ont décidé de consacrer cette période de temps pour se tenir en forme. Pour ce faire, quoi de mieux que le saut à la corde parmi des amis! Plaisir et rires sont assurés!
Read More »Importance Notice to all ADSB Families – Transition Day is Monday, November 16
Since September, we have received ongoing requests from families for changes to their child’s mode of learning. Accommodating such requests has caused and would continue to cause multiple changes such as change of teacher, change of classmates/cohort and change of classroom. As the Ministry asked School Boards to have a mid-term transition, we are planning a transition mid-November which, ...
Read More »New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by APH – #47
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new case of COVID-19 in the Algoma district. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, you are not considered a close contact. Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #47 International travel Self-isolating November ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 08 November 2020. Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-25 Joshua challenges the people to choose God. Psalm 78: 1-7 We will teach the next generation. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18 God will raise the dead. Matthew 25: 1-13 Parable of the 10 bridesmaids and the lamps. To Ponder: ...
Read More »Two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by APH – #45 & #46
Algoma Public Health is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma district. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, you are not considered a close contact. Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #45 International travel Self-isolating November ...
Read More »The Town of Hearst Declares A State of Emergency
October 31, 2020 With the appearance of new COVID-19 cases in Hearst in the last few days, the Town of Hearst has declared a state of emergency due to the high risk of community exposure to COVID-19. “It’s not an easy decision to make. The Porcupine Health Unit determines there is an increased risk of exposure in Hearst currently and ...
Read More »This is Treaties Recognition Week
What is a Treaty? A Treaty is an agreement between Nations that determines the parameters of the relationship, and the obligations that each party has to each other. Treaties are the foundation of Canada, and are affirmed in the Constitution. Treaties do not mean First Nations surrendered their lands; they define a framework for co-existence and shared use of lands ...
Read More »Case #44 in Sault Ste. Marie and area
Algoma Public Health is reporting one new case of COVID-19 in the Algoma District. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, you are not considered a close contact. Details of the confirmed case: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #44 Unknown Self-isolating October 28, ...
Read More »APH – Potential exposure on Ontario Northland Bus – affected individuals advised to monitor for symptoms UPDATED
Algoma Public Health (APH) is updating the potential exposure advisory released on October 29, 2020. The date on the original release indicated October 26 as the exposure date. However, this has been updated to October 25 as the correct date. Anyone who travelled on the Ontario Northland bus on October 25, 2020: 11:00 a.m. bus from Toronto to Sudbury, ...
Read More »Government is ultimately the one holding up progress on passenger rail
The Ministry of Transportation is seeking feedback from Northerners to “better understand the unique transportation needs of people and businesses” situated along the Toronto, North Bay and Cochrane/Timmins rail corridor to “help develop a plan to improve the transportation system” in the region. Remind me again … didn’t Ontario Northland just submit its very own passenger rail business case ...
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