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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation-SGBS

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Dear St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES Parents and Guardians:

Tuesday, September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, originally known as Orange Shirt Day, is a Canadian Memorial Day to recognize the atrocities and multi-generational effects of the residential school system in Canada and its continued impact on the First Nations Metis and ... Continue reading "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation-SGBS"

Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

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Dear Members of the YCDSB Catholic learning community, 

The Board of Trustees and the Senior Staff Team are writing to thank you for your ongoing support and input into the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan (MYFRP) and to provide an update on its implementation. 

The MYFRP report recently presented at our August Board meeting, communicated that the

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First Mass of the Year with Father Ezio Marchetto at SGBS

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Thank you to Fr. Ezio Marchetto, pastor of St. Paschal Baylon Parish for celebrating the miracle of the Eucharist, cultivating the Holy Spirit’s gift of “courage” and setting the St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini students and staff on a continued journey of love and unity in Jesus.  A special thanks to Ms. Gravel, Ms. Facchini, student lectors, altar servers, and our tech expert Mr. Marcoccia for ... Continue reading "First Mass of the Year with Father Ezio Marchetto at SGBS"

Terry Fox Run 2025: St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES Students “Finish It” and Continue Terry’s Legacy!

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On Monday, September 15, 2025, our Skyhawks from kindergarten to grade 8 dedicated the morning to remember Terry Fox and his courageous battle with osteogenic sarcoma, (a form of bone cancer) and his amazing run from St. John’s to Thunder Bay. Students were engaged in deep thought and inspired to action during a well organized and meaningful whole school assembly. Thank you to Ms. I. ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Run 2025: St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES Students “Finish It” and Continue Terry’s Legacy!"