TLA Newsletter: April 5, 2022
School Site Secured
We received the heartening news today that the Archbishop and his leadership team have approved our proposal for a long-term lease at the current site, as well as for our seismic upgrades to be carried out on the school building. This truly is a wonderful announcement and brings to an end two years of challenging discussions and a myriad of background tasks to prepare a viable way forward for our school community. We join our school prayers of thanksgiving with yours at this joyful time. We will be calling a meeting for all parents soon to go over our upcoming plans as we make our way forward in this endeavour.
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is Good. His Mercy endures forever!
Meeting with the Archbishop and Superintendent
Our school Chaplain, Fr. Daniel Geddes, FSSP, TLA Vice Principal, Edward De Vita, and I attended a private lunch meeting with Archbishop Michael Miller, and the superintendent of Catholic Schools, Deacon Henk Luyten last month. It was a convivial and informative gathering as we discussed the school, its history, our interactions with local Catholic schools, and the multiplicity of challenges facing us and our children in today’s world.
Covid-19 – Mask Mandates No Longer In Effect
All mask mandates have been removed as of the first day back from Spring Break, and we look forward to a return to normal life at school. We will still encourage respiratory etiquette, hand washing, and staying home when sick, which have always been a sensible approach to illness.
Intramural Handball Competitions
Our PE Coordinator, Mr. Garry Moore has completed a series of lunchtime handball games for our students in their house teams with awards being made just before Spring break. We look forward to more such activities later in the spring. Militants – 1st Place, Defenders – 2nd Place, Crusaders – 3rd Place.
Elementary Track and Field Season Begins For Gr. 3 – 7
Notices have been distributed to all students encouraging their participation and practices begin soon. Our season will culminate with our Catholic Friendship Meet Mon., May 9, at Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam.
Pro Life News
Cam Cote from the Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform spoke to the Gr. 8 – 12 classes about his work to make abortion unthinkable. Mr. McManus is working with the North Shore Pro Life Essay Competition which this year offers four cash prizes to students in grades 8 – 12 for writing on pro life topics.
Upcoming Trips and Activities
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra High School Trip (Elementary was just before the break) ✵ Seymour Snow Program underway ✵ March for Life May 12 in Victoria for High School ✵ Camp Squeah – High School ✵ Peter Nation will speak to the high school about “Wokeness” in the coming weeks. ✵ High School Exams, April 7 – 12 ✵ Easter Holidays, Apr. 15 – 19 inclusive.
Walk A Thon Party Grade five Students had their Pizza and Bowling Party this past week at Zone Bowling in Coquitlam – a fitting thank you for their outstanding work at this year’s Walk-A-Thon!
Tuition Agreements April 8 These will be sent home with students this week!
Walk A Thon Prize Cheques Students are asked to cash any remaining Walk-A-Thon prize cheques, or to see the office to exchange them for cash.
