During the month of May, two elementary school communities in the HCDSB celebrated remarkable milestones 鈥� 25 years of Catholic education!聽
On May 5th, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School in Burlington and on May 8th, St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School in Oakville marked their 25th Anniversary with joyful celebrations.
These significant milestones took place during Catholic Education Week (CEW) 鈥� a time dedicated to recognizing the gift of Catholic education across Ontario. The CEW theme,聽鈥淧ilgrims of Hope,鈥�聽reminds us that we are all on a shared journey, called to walk forward together with courage, compassion, and trust.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School
Members of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School community gathered on May 5th at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Burlington. Mass was presided over by His Excellency, Douglas Crosby, Bishop of Hamilton, with musical entertainment provided by the Sacred Heart of Jesus school choir.
Following the Mass, a 25th Anniversary Plaque was presented by the Chair of the Board, Marvin Duarte. Catholic School Council Chair, Ms. Gagne accepted the plaque on behalf of the school community.
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School
On May 8th, members of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School gathered at St. Matthew Parish in Oakville. Mass was led by His Excellency, Bishop Crosby, with musical entertainment provided by the St. Teresa of Calcutta school band.
A 25th Anniversary Plaque was presented by Chair of the Board, Marvin Duarte to Catholic School Council Co-Chairs, Ms. Wood and Ms. Cifarelli who graciously accepted the plaque on behalf of the school community.
Students, staff, families, trustees, and members of the broader HCDSB community attended both celebrations, along with Mr. Sullivan, Constituency Case Manager for MPP Triantafilopoulos. The presence of so many members of the community was a testament to the strong partnerships and collaboration that support Catholic education across HCDSB.
Special thanks are extended to His Excellency, Bishop Crosby, and the clergy at both St. Paul the Apostle and St. Matthew Parishes for their spiritual leadership and presence. Appreciation is also extended to the Sacred Heart of Jesus school choir and the St. Teresa of Calcutta school band, whose musical contributions enriched the celebrations for all in attendance!
Each celebration concluded with a reception held at the respective schools. At St. Teresa of Calcutta, guests were invited to explore a display of old photos, yearbooks, newspaper clippings, and school memorabilia 鈥� offering a nostalgic look back at the school鈥檚 journey over the past quarter-century.
Congratulations to both the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary Schools on 25 years of nurturing hearts, minds, and spirits. May the next 25 years be filled with continued growth in pursuit of excellence!
