St. John Paul II

✨🏃‍♂️ Terry Fox Run 2025 🏃‍♀️✨

Today, our Kindergarten to Grade 8 students laced up their runners and put their hearts into the annual Terry Fox Run. With every step, they honored Terry’s dream of making a difference—and together, we raised over $1600 for cancer research! 💙

We are so proud of the effort, determination, and spirit shown by all of our students. From our youngest runners to our oldest leaders, each one gave their all. Their energy, compassion, and commitment truly reflect what it means to carry on Terry’s legacy. 🌟

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for supporting this meaningful cause. Terry’s story lives on through the heart of every runner here at St. John Paul II.🏅❤️

We’re jumping for joy as we wrap up another incredible school year! 🎉💫 Huge thank you to our amazing teachers, supportive families, dedicated staff, and awesome students who made this year one to remember. Your hard work, heart, and positivity brought so much life to our school community. Wishing everyone a summer full of rest, laughter, and sunshine! ☀️📚💖

After 28 years of dedicated service, we say a heartfelt thank you and congratulations to Mr. Ed on his retirement from St. John Paul II Catholic School. 🌟 Your hard work, care, and kindness have touched the lives of countless students and teachers alike. You’ve been the heart of our halls, and your legacy will shine in every corner of our school. Enjoy this next chapter—you’ve more than earned it! 💙🛠️🙏

🎓💫 Farewell, Grade 8s! What an incredible journey it’s been — from unforgettable memories at the Jasper retreat, to growing together through a year full of learning, laughter, and friendship. Your final mass, retreat and farewell remind us just how much you’ve grown — in heart, mind, and spirit. We’re so proud of each one of you. Here’s to the next chapter! 💙🌟

This week we celebrated the gift of Catholic education by embracing faith, learning, and community — all while wearing blue to show our unity and joy! 🙌

🎨 Our students got creative with arts and crafts, expressing their faith through beautiful, hands-on projects.
🌿 And we stepped outside for peaceful nature walks, taking time to reflect on God’s creation and all the ways He speaks through the world around us.

What a blessed day of learning, reflection, and joy. 💫

Huge congratulations to all our incredible athletes from Grade 4–6 and Junior High for an amazing showing at their track and field meets! Your hard work, energy, and sportsmanship made us proud. Way to go, champions—every sprint, jump, and throw counted!

Congratulations to Miss Collins on her nomination for the Edwin Parr Award!

Last week our grade 4–6 and Junior High Band rocked the Spring Concert stage! From first notes to final bows, they truly made music come alive. Huge thanks to Mrs. Henry for leading the band with heart and harmony — you’re the key to our success!

Our Lent fundraising Green Light project was a huge success — together we raised $2,962 for Catholic Social Services in support of their newcomers program!!

To celebrate our generous community, we handed out some awesome prizes:
Read Anywhere Block, Board Games & Buddies, Whole School Blooket, Extra Recess, Bonus Hat Day, a Bonus outside block for junior high and best of all 5/6F got to silly string Mr. DaCunha after raising the most money as a class.

Thank you to everyone who gave, supported, and participated — your kindness makes a difference!

"Sweet, sticky, and oh-so-Québécois! Our French program took a tasty turn with maple taffy, and it was délicieux! A fun (and flavorful) way to explore Quebec culture—merci

This afternoon, our school community gathered to celebrate a beautiful Easter liturgy, reflecting on the joy and hope of Jesus’s resurrection. We are so grateful to Fr. Paul for joining us and for sharing such a powerful message about the gift we’ve all been given—the chance to share in Christ’s resurrection and new life.

A special thank you as well to our amazing school choir for leading us with such heart and harmony. Your voices lifted the celebration and brought the spirit of Easter to life!