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Preschool 2 is continuing to learn more about the Persian New Year, Nowruz or Nowrooz. It is usually celebrated on the first day of spring and lasts for about 13 days! It has many traditions and symbols that centre around growth, rejuvenation, and new life. Each year , Nafiseh our Lead Educator teaches her students in PS2 about Nowruz by planting and displaying sabzeh – lentil or wheatgrass sprouts. This week, we’re sharing how to grow wheatgrass in your own home! Our P2's

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was established six years after an event, known as the Sharpeville tragedy or Sharpeville massacre, which captured worldwide attention. This event involved police opening fire and taking the lives of 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against the apartheid “pass laws” in Sharpeville, South Africa, March 21, 1960. The UN General Assembly called on the international community to increase its efforts to elimin

What is Nowruz and how is it celebrated? Persian New Year, known as Nowruz is celebrated not only in Iran but Afghanistan, Albania, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan and of course, diaspora communities elsewhere in the world. This holiday symbolizes: dusting away the old, and welcoming in the new. Nowruz translates to "new day". It is time when families gather to prepare festive dishes and welcome the beginning of spring. What does jumping over Fire symbolize? Fire is a powerfu

Summer Camp registration for external families will start on Friday, March 25. The link will be LIVE on our website at 6:00 pm. Forms are time-stamped when registered An email be sent with your confirmation and more information. Our summer camp is offered for: Kindergarten (CAMPERS BORN 2017-2018) School Age (CAMPERS BORN 2011-2016) Our summer camp hours are 7:15-6:00PM, (a late fee of 1$ a minute will be applied for pick-up after 6) We serve AM snack, hot lunch and PM snac

QUICK FACTS: Did you know that International women’s day was first held as International Working Women’s day on February 28th 1909 in New York. In 1908, 15,000 women marched in New York City to demand better pay and working hours as well as the right to vote. More than 100 countries observe International Women’s Day today. Heels were initially worn by man to emphasize their masculinity and women wore them in 1600 to mimic them. Disposable diapers, non-reflective glass, paper

St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Toronto Staff at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church have been collecting funds from those eager to donate and sending them to Ukraine via the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Canadian Red Cross. This Sunday March 6, 2022 a representative from CUF will be available at the Church to assist with these collections of funds. Also donations will be accepted in the parish office during regular business hours. Ensure that you include a