Category: General

Hey Grade 10s! Save the Date – OSSLT @ HCCA

Dear Holy Cross Catholic Academy Families,

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Academy and across all Ontario schools this school year.

The OSSLT measures whether students are meeting the minimum standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9.  Successful completion of this literacy test is one of the ... Continue reading "Hey Grade 10s! Save the Date – OSSLT @ HCCA"

NEW COURSE: PPZ 3C1 – HPA FOCUS

NEW COURSE: PPZ 3C1 – HPA FOCUS

The Health for Life – HPA focus course is tailored for our HPA students.  It will offer a comprehensive exploration of factors influencing personal health practices while aspiring toward a high-performing athletic achievement.  It emphasizes a holistic wellness approach that encompasses physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being – promoting healthy eating, and physical activity beyond ... Continue reading "NEW COURSE: PPZ 3C1 – HPA FOCUS"

Secondary Remedial Tutoring – Grade 9 & 10 – Literacy and Numeracy

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Deadline to Register:  Registration closes February 3, 2024

The Continuing Education department offers free, in-person Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Tutoring for Grades 9 and 10 students. Sessions are on Mondays (Math) and Wednesdays (Language), with the flexibility to choose one or two days weekly.

Tutoring is in-person immediately after school ... Continue reading "Secondary Remedial Tutoring – Grade 9 & 10 – Literacy and Numeracy"

Implementation of Fragrance/Scent Safe Procedure

Dear Holy Cross Catholic Academy Community of Staff, Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

YCDSB and Holy Cross Catholic Academy are instituting a ‘FRAGRANCE/SCENT-SAFE’ environment in our school and all Board offices effective immediately.

Fragrances and scents are found in a wide range of products including perfume, aftershave, deodorant, and soap. Exposure to fragrances and other scented products may trigger adverse health reactions (e.g., asthma attack, ... Continue reading "Implementation of Fragrance/Scent Safe Procedure"