WeDay Calgary 2012 - What an event !!!!!

we DAY 2012 was an amazing event enjoyed by a number of St. Monica students and staff.  Read our Principal Rick Paolozzi's report below:

It was a fantastic event at the Saddledome today.  Our St. Monica students were overwhelmed with inspirational speakers and performers, and I can tell you that everyone is looking to continue our efforts to make a difference in the world. 




Founders of We DAY and the Me to We movement: Craig and Mark Kielburger

Larry King spoke about some of the most influential and “change makers” he has interviewed over the years.  The most fascinating stories, King says, are the stories which come from ordinary people who make a huge and positive impact on the world. 



Larry King at WeDay Calgary 2012

Other speakers included Spencer West, who has been a part of the WE DAY organization for many years.  Spencer is missing half of his body, but that didn’t stop him from climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro last June powered by his hands. 



Musical artist: Lights, Spencer West, Craig Kielburger and Jason Hoggard of the Band: Hedley

Molly Burke, a young woman who lost her eye sight at the age of 13, spoke about how she was bullied by the “cool girls” at her school.  Molly spoke about being strong and following the right path, even though it might not be the most popular path to take. 



Molly Burke

The overall message of the day was simply “We can make a difference in the world”. 

It was a great day for the students who attended and the teachers who helped prepare and guide the students.  Thank you to both teachers, Suad Ziadeh and Laurel  Hagel for your leadership.

Craig Kielburger

In addition to the excitement of the big day, our own Bianca Zangheri (Grade 8) was interviewed by reporter Licia Corbella from the Calgary Herald.  Check out the story by clicking here:  STORY

we DAY - What a day it was!!!!

Celebrating Student Creativity at St. Monica School !!!

Our very talented grade 9 students last year put together some amazing artwork.  Cartoon characters came to life! 

Some were small and some were BIG!!!!  Some were too big to take home!  Fortunately the St. Monica Library was the recipient of many of the students' amazing works. 

Have a look below at some of pieces!  Thanks to all the students for their donations - we LOVE them!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Wishing all of our St. Monica students and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Auntie Margie's Thanksgiving Manners Quiz

1. It's time to get ready for the big family dinner and get together. Mom asks you to go get changed before you all leave.  What should you wear?
a) Your Ninja costume.
b) Your dress pants and shirt, or your nicest dress.
c) A yellow polka dot bikini.

2. You arrive at Auntie Lily and Uncle Roland's house and everyone comments on how big you have grown.  What do you reply:
a) "It's all that junk food Mom and Dad keep feeding me."
b) "Thank you" as you smile back at them.
c) "Are you saying I'm getting fat?!!!"

3. Your Dad reminds you to say hello to your new cousin, little baby Cathy.
You've never met her before, because she was just born.  
a) Do you let her hold your finger in her little first.
b) Do you say, "Hi Baldie, where's your hair?"
c) Do you say, " Stop looking at the baby everyone! Watch me!"

4. Before you all sit and eat they ask you to say the Blessing.  Do you:
a) Say "Grace!"
b) Say a heartfelt "Bless Us Oh Lord"
c) Squirm and say "It's not my turn!"

5. Everyone sits down to enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner. Auntie Jan hands you a plate.  You notice in horrified fascination that one of the Brussel Sprouts is touching the Turkey meat. Do you:
a) Hand it back and loudly say, "Not on your life, Auntie!!"
b) Take the plate and ignore the touching food disaster.
c) Say, "Do you have any KD?"

6. You are finished before Uncle Roland is done carving the turkey.  Do you
a) Sit patiently and chat with Auntie Mary and your cousins.
b) Sneak under the table and steal everyone's napkins off their laps.
c) Ask Auntie Ina if she would like to go to a movie?

7. Dinner is finally over! What's the best way to say your Goodbyes?
a) Skip out before they ask you to stay and help with the dishes.
b) Say "So long!" to your Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and especially Baldie.
c) Thank your relatives and give them all a hug and kiss. 


Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner, and mind your manners!   :-)