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Week At A Glance, April 20th to 24th

Week At A Glance, April 20th to 24th






Week At A Glance, April 20th to 24th




Week At A Glance, April 20th to 24th

Monday, April 20th, 2026:

  • Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. Please pick up your child from the school no later than 4:30 pm. Any students who have not been picked up by 4:30 pm will be sent to the After School Club and you will be charged for this service.

Tuesday, April 21st 2026:

  • Long Distance Track Practice at 7:45 am at Templeton Track. Please drop your child off with the teacher. Students will be walked back to the school. 
  • Kindergarten Immunizations

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026:

  • High Jump Practice at 7:30 am at the Church Hall. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley. Students will be walked back to the school.
  • Earth Day Assembly (Catholic Outreach)
  • Hot Lunch
  • Throwing Practice at lunch
  • Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)
  • Parent Night with Julia Eckert at 6:30 pm at the School

Thursday, April 23, 2026:

  • Friars Track Meet at Swangard 
  • NO TRACK PRACTICE TODAY

Friday, April 24th 2026:

  • School Mass at 9:15 am (Kindergarten)
  • Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca (Grade 7)

Friars Track Meet
Students participating in the Friars Track Meet on Thursday, April 23rd and taking the school bus to Swangard, please arrive at the school no later than 8:25 am. For students being driven to Swangard please arrive at Swangard at 9:15 am. All students will need to be picked up from Swangard no later than 2:15 pm and the bus will not be returning students to the school. Please send your child with a healthy lunch, snacks and a water bottle and ensure your child is dressed and prepared for cold and wet weather.  

Parent Night with Julia Eckert April 22, 2026 6:30 pm
Julia Eckert is back!  She will lead Part 2 of her series on providing tools and strategies to help make and keep connections with their children. The topic for April 22 will focus on:  Different Brains, Different Needs: Helping Neurodivergent Children Thrive  All parents are welcome to attend. (Attendance at Session 1 is not required for attendance at Session 2). Please click HERE to register for the event. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Welsh at d.welsh@sfaschool.ca

Mass Collection April 24th
The Catholic Outreach Group will be collecting for our Foster Child Miguel at the school Mass on April 24th. This week we had two Salesin Sisters come to speak to the students about how we can support those in the world that are less fortunate than us. Please encourage your child to give a little or their allowance to help a child in need. Please send a $2.00 donation with your child on Friday, April 24th for our school Mass.

Consignment & SFA Merchandise Sale
There will be a consignment sale on April 24th at 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm at the front of the school. A Reminder to please label all items sent to school. There are always many lost items with no names on them.
Is your child going through a growth spurt and you need another kilt, pants or sweater?  Don’t forget we have gently used uniform items in great condition that are available for a discounted rate; please reach out to Kathryn at 
 SFAConsignment@gmail.com for further details. 

SFA Merchandise will also be available for purchase to complete your uniform outfit!
Our beanie, cap, and umbrella are designed for students, parents, and alumni who want to show their pride in style. Every purchase directly supports school programs, making it a meaningful way to give back.  

SFA Carnival
This year’s SFA Carnival will be held on May 31st. Please consider volunteering to help make this a fun event :

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X5TFvfjAkKga-suRIupMpg8Uefw4VDeX9_o6F5w5Dho/edit

This year’s Talent show will be from 1:30 to 3:30, sign up is now open : 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB-mf-Sf41AOx3gIFNGmf-do4d6hQU0-5iITs5RVxwKs7Hbg/viewform?usp=header

SFA Preschool
Did you know SFA has a preschool? Located at the Church, SFA Preschool offers a caring, faith-based 4-hour morning program that gives children a wonderful foundation before kindergarten. Limited spaces are still available for 2026/2027. Email preschool@sfaschool.ca or apply online.

Summer Camp
Mrs. Busto and Mr. D will be running a summer camp from July 6th to July 31st. This camp is for current SFA students and incoming SFA students. More details will follow. Please forward any questions directly to Mrs. Busto (c.busto@sfaschool.ca) or please speak with Mr. D.

School Calendar: Please click on the link for the school calendar.  https://sfaschool.ca/calendar/

SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.

UPCOMING DATES:

Apr 27th  – Spring Uniform Starts

Apr 29th  – First Communion Retreat 9:00 am – Noon

Apr 30th  – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

May 1st  – Rosary (Grade 3), Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca (Grade 7)

May 2nd – First Holy Communion Mass at 11:00 am

May 4th  – St. Helen’s Track Meet at Swangard

May 7th – Vancouver Aquarium Fieldtrip (Grade 3)

May 8th  – Victoria Fieldtrip (Grade 5), School Mass (Mother’s Day & May Crowning) 9:15 am (Grade 1)

May 9th – Work Bee 8:30 am

May 15th  – Sports Day, Noon Dismissal, ASC Noon to 3:00 pm

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 19th  – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

May 22nd – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at the Church Hall, Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 27th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

May 29th – Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 31st – SFA Carnival at the Church Garden

Jun 1st – Panorama Photo (All students must be dressed in their winter uniform with their school sweater)

Jun 3rd – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

Jun 5th – Rosary (Grade 4), Confirmation Mass (Grade 7) at 4:00 pm

Jun 9th – New Kindergarten Orientation 1:00 pm 

Jun 13th – Work Bee 8:30 am

Jun 15th – NO SCHOOL – PRO D-DAY

Jun 19th – Grade 7 Mass at 5:00 pm and Leaving Ceremony

Jun 25th – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 6), Last Day of Classes, Learning Updates Go Home, Noon Dismissal

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