St. Peter Catholic Elementary School K-8 DPCDSB

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! Let’s continue to challenge stereotypes, amplify voices, and create a world where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and loved.

Let’s wear brightly coloured, mismatched socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day this coming Monday March 23rd! Email sent to families. Thanks @StMarkDPCDSB for the reminder! #rockyoursocks #WDSD2026 #togetheragainstloneliness

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🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
Ms. Carey’s Gr 5/6 students celebrated through learning by designing & testing leprechaun bridges, applying Ontario Science & Technology engineering & problem‑solving skills. 🌈🔧 
Wishing everyone a joyful day! @DPCDSBSchools #StPatricksDay

Celebrating Gr. 5/6 STEM learning! 🎉 Ss used micro:bits to code digital thermometers,applying coding,inquiry,& data collection skills to measure & analyze the day’s lowest temperature! Thanks to @DPTechTeam @microbit_edu 
#OntarioScience #OntarioMath #STEM @DPCDSBSchools

💻 Jr. Ss & teachers spent 2 incredible days immersed in coding! Using @scratch platform,they designed & coded paths for sprites through block‑based programming. Thanks @DPTechTeam for this hands‑on learning -skills in algorithms,sequencing, and debugging. 🚀 @DPCDSBSchools

💐 For International Women’s Day, Ms. Prospero & her Gr. 5/6 class spread joy through our building, offering every woman a small token that read “Cheers to you,strong, beautiful, powerful” with sweet treats that made the day even brighter. #grateful 💛 #IWD2026 @DPCDSBSchools

🎉 Congrats to our amazing students for completing the Knowledgehook Mathalons! Their hard work, problem‑solving, and determination truly shined. We’re so proud of their medals, banners, and all the learning they achieved along the way. @knowledgehook @DP_math @DPCDSBSchools

🏀💙 Shout‑out to our Junior Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball Teams! We didn’t take the tournament win, but our players showed amazing respect and sportsmanship — helping others up, playing with heart, and representing our school with pride. That’s the real victory. 💛✨ #TeamSpirit

🍕🌎 Pick‑a‑Plate Pizza Days! A reminder that Ss are encouraged to bring a reusable plate on pizza days to help reduce waste. Top participants earn Mr. Goldie Plate for a week! 🏆💚 👏 @EcoStPeter @DPCDSBSchools, @EcoSchoolsCAN championing sustainability in our community. 🌱✨

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✨Our Ss were energized by Matthew “Testament” Jones @testamentpeace P.E.A.C.E. His powerful presentations celebrated equity, identity,& the brilliance of the Black community & reminded every learner of their own brilliance & worth💛🖤 #BlackBrilliance @DPCDSBSchools @DPEquity

🚌✨The Safe Rider Program visited our school! Ss learned how to stay safe on & around the bus & they were totally engaged thanks to the interactive gaming activities. Such a fun way to make safety stick! 🎮🚦💛 @DPCDSBSchools @STOPRinfo #SafeRider #BusSafety #SchoolSafety

🌟🎤From AI to sharks, Jr./Int. Ss took on every topic with courage, heart & effort! We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work! 👏 A huge thank‑you to our amazing parents & staff for cheering them on, & to our wonderful teacher judges for their time & support.💛 @DPCDSBSchools

✨ Celebrating Black brilliance to affirm identity, build belonging & showcase the excellence already shining in students. 🖤✨📚When we uplift brilliance, everyone rises! 🌟 #Belonging #StudentSuccess #InclusiveEducation #BlackHistory365 #DPCDSB @DPCDSBSchools @DPEquity

Congratulations to our students who received their Virtue of Respect certificates yesterday! 🎉 Thank you to Ms. Cardamone’s Gr. 2/3 class for a beautiful assembly/liturgy on honouring everyone’s identity, & to all families who joined us to pray & celebrate. 💙 @DPCDSBSchools

#BlackHistoryMonth assembly by Welcome Club, celebrating the brilliance, resilience & contributions of Black communities. “Black History 365: Inspiring Hope – Reclaiming Narratives,” -we honour Black identities & uplift Black excellence every day. 🖤 @DPCDSBSchools @DPEquity

🎶 Fethi Nadjem from Meet the Musicians – @musicmississaug is in our classrooms sharing the Guembri, a centuries‑old Algerian spiritual instrument with a magical, rhythmic sound 🎶 Students are loving the hands‑on experience and cultural connection. 🇩🇿 @NadjemF @DPCDSBSchools

On Pink Shirt Day, we wear pink to symbolize the importance of standing up against bullying in all its forms, raising awareness about bullying prevention, and uplifting kindness and inclusion. Kindness allows us to see the good in others and grow compassionate communities.

February 25, 2026 - Buses to St. Andrew, St. Peter, St. Benedict, and Dufferin County buses to Robert F. Hall are cancelled today due to road and weather conditions. All schools are open.