St. Francis Weekly Email - Jan 22-26

Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
Prayer 
Lord, we thank you for the many colours, cultures, and customs 
that we share in this world. 
In our differences, unite us by your love. 
Enable us to act together to uphold life 
and to make this world a just and peaceful household 
for all humanity. 
Today we ask you: O God, hear our prayer and grant us your peace. Amen 
  
Christian Unity 
The traditional date for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-25. The octave (eight days) has been celebrated continuously since 1894, but was a dream of many Christian leaders since the early years of the 19th century. This week we will celebrate Christian Unity when we gather for our liturgy on Thursday. The theme for 2024 is drawn from Luke 10:27: “You shall love the Lord your God…and your neighbour as yourself.”. 
 
Semester Two
Monday January 22nd is the first day of second semester. Welcome back students!
 
Wood Street
Just a reminder that Wood Street Centre Program Applications for 2024-2025 school year are due:  Monday, January 29th
 
Applications can be:

• emailed: [email protected]
• mailed: 411 Wood Street - Whitehorse, YT - Y1A 2E9 post-dated no later than January 29th
• or hand delivered: 411 Wood Street - Whitehorse, YT

 
Remaining Timelines:
January 29th                 Applications Due
February 14th               Interviews to be complete by
February 21st               Program offer letters out (email), after 5:00 pm
February 26th              Students must accept, or decline offer by
March 4th                    Information out to schools – WSC programs for 2024 – 2025
 
Semester Two PLC Dates
January 24
February 7
February 21
March 6
April 3
April 17
May 1
May 15
May 29

Semester Two x-block Dates
January 31 - x is 4
February 14 - x is 3
February 28 - x is 5
March 27 - x is 8
April 10 - x is 3
April 24 - x is 5
May 8 - x is 3
May 22 - x is 5
June 5 - x is 8

Heritage Day
Student Government will be hosting a Heritage Day on February 22. They would like students and staff to celebrate their culture and diversity, and would like families to know this day is quickly approaching, so that students have time to prepare traditional dress etc. More details about the events planned for the day are coming soon.
 
Explore Program
EXPLORE PROGRAM: DEADLINE FEBRUARY 6th, 2024
What is Explore? 
Explore is an intensive French-immersion program that is offered during the spring and summer. If you are interested in learning or improving French and travelling to a new part of Canada, then Explore might be the perfect program for you. 
Note: You do not have to have any experience or previous knowledge of French to participate in this program. 
Note:  There is a travel subsidy of $1000 for Yukon students who are accepted and complete the program. 
Key reasons why people love to Explore: 
·         Learning French 
·         Experiencing francophone culture and way of life 
·         Connecting with others from across Canada and making friends 
·         Traveling to another part of the country 
·     Opportunities to continue learning French in a professional context with the Languages at Work program. 
Exploring language and culture through social and travel experiences has never been this rewarding. For some, it’s life-changing! 
 
Program Length
For high school participants 16 and older, EXPLORE institutions offer summer sessions, which last between 31 and 33 days. For 13- to 15-year-olds, three-week summer sessions are available.
FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFORMATION, GO TO: https://englishfrench.ca/explore/
If you have specific questions, contact Mme Hamel at [email protected]
 
Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.
 
Blessings,
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team,
Alethea Wallace, Principal and Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal