Newsletter: April 13, 2015
March for Life; Last Work Bee; Student activity update
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HAPPY EASTER TO ONE AND ALL!
We hope that everyone had an excellent break from school, and enjoyed a Happy Easter.
MARCH FOR LIFE – THURSDAY, MAY 14 – GRADES 8-12
TLA high school students and teachers will make their way to Victoria for this annual event. Please note
that this date has been changed from that which was originally published on the school calendar. Due to
an overlap with the high school Ultimate tournament, we anticipate only 23 students participating in the
trip, which allows us to offer 20 spaces on the bus to parents and families from TLA. The $45.00 fee for
those wishing to join us includes transportation from TLA to Tsawwassen and back, the ferry from
Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay and back, and transportation from Swartz Bay to Victoria and back. Seats
are first come, first served, so call the school office soon to reserve a spot!
TLA ULTIMATE TEAM NEWS
TLA High School Ultimate players will be involved in the following events. Please note that some of
these are to be confirmed:
Friday April 10 Port Coquitlam, Departure Time: 2:00 PM
Friday, April 17, Makin Park, Departure Time: 2:00 PM
Mon, April 20. Surrey, Departure Time: 2:00 PM (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Wednesday, April 22, ALL DAY TOURNAMENT, Vancouver
Thursday, April 30 (Friday, May 1?) Makin Park Dep. Time: 2:00 PM (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Friday, May 8, Burnaby, Departure Time: 2:00 PM
Thursday, May 14, Location TBA, ALL DAY TOURNAMENT
TRADITIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY BUILDING & BURSARY
The Traditional Learning Society of BC has been active since the early 1990’s and oversees our own
school, a Distributed Learning centre, a Home School Support centre, the fostering of other independent
schools in BC, and, until very recently, One Stop Learning. In our TLA Coquitlam setting, we are
looking for members to join two sub committees, one for Building and Facilities, the other for our Tuition
and Bursary structure. Please contact the office.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 – BIRTHRIGHT MASS AT HOLY ROSARY
Students are encouraged to join the choir for this annual event at the cathedral, sponsored by TLA. All
of our families are encouraged to attend. The event begins at 11:30 AM with the Rosary and devotions,
with Mass to follow at noon. We wish to extend the invitation to all students who are first Communicants
and their families, to take part in the day’s procession and May Crowning of Our Lady.
SATURDAY, MAY 2 – LAST MAJOR WORK BEE
This is our last major work bee of the school year – if you still have hours to complete, here is the
chance! We will be painting, mudding in preparation for installing baseboards, gardening, inside window
and ledge cleaning, power washing, and more! INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS MUST CONTACT THE
OFFICE BY THURSDAY, APRIL 30, AT NOON. If you are still lacking hours and are unable to attend
on May 2, please contact the office for a list of possible tasks.
All parent participation hours must be completed by June 30.
FUND RAISING NEWS
Please keep your eyes peeled for flyers from the school advertizing the latest fund raising
activities! We look for wholehearted parental involvement in these activities, and encourage you
to include your neighbours, friends, and non-TLA family members.
Support Your School!
Mother’s Day Hanging Basket and Bedding Plant Sale
English Bay Frozen Cookie Dough Sale
Pub Night – June 6, Micky’s Public House – 170 Golden Drive, Coquitlam, BC
STUDENT LIFE UPDATES
Grades ten through twelve students, accompanied by Miss Son, Mr. De Vita, and Mr.
Dale returned from three days at Camp Squeah on the first Wednesday of the Easter
holidays. Days were activity packed and saw students involved in team building and
leadership activities, rock climbing, high ropes course, archery, campfire, drama night,
spiritual meditations, creating haute cuisine, rocket launching, and more.
Mr. Peter Nation, from Catholic Answers, addressed the senior classes in defending
Catholic doctrine in the areas of marriage and family, giving them ideas and approaches
to lead others to the truth.
Fr. Daniel Geddes and Fr. Richard Uy, FSSP, will be at TLA every second Friday to
hear confessions in the school chapel confessionals. Students in grades two through
twelve have the opportunity to avail themselves of the sacrament from 9:40 – 10:50 AM
on those days.
Ten students and Mr. Dale will be leaving TLA May 20, for the two week trip to France
and Italy in order to take part in the annual Pilgrimage to Chartres, and then on to view
many holy sites, including Ars, La Salette, Nevers, Fontgombault, Paray Le Monial,
Lyons, and finally Turin to see the Holy Shroud. All TLA students will be invited to send
their intentions along with us to pray along the way for our community at home.
Speech Arts and Chancellor Festival The Knights of Columbus Speech Arts Festival
takes place the week of April 20 – 24. Parents should consult the schedule to find the
times that their children are competing, and come in to cheer them on! Stay tuned for
more information about the Chancellor Festival in early May.
Burnaby Village Museum Field Trip Grades three and four students will travel with their
teachers to spend the day learning local lore and history, on Tuesday, April 14.
Canada Games Pool Grade six students will have a class trip to the pool on Friday, April
24.
Stawamus Chief Climb Grade seven students, with Mr. Lavrik, will be climbing the Chief
on this annual highlight of the school year, Friday, April 24.
Let the Games Begin! Our senior students will be hosting a week of lunchtime activities
for students up to grade nine this coming week.
Track And Field Season Gets Underway Students in grades three to seven are
encouraged to join in the preparation for the annual Friendship Meet to be held on
Monday, May 4, at Town Centre in Coquitlam. Practices will commence soon, during
lunch times and after school. Stay tuned for the schedule.
