Dear Holy Cross Catholic Academy Families;
As we approach Halloween this year, we know many of our students will be celebrating this occasion in costume. At Holy Cross Catholic Academy, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 will be a Halloween Costume/Civvies day. Students are invited to dress in costume, Halloween colours, or appropriate civvies clothing.
Please note the following when selecting costumes:
All students should be reminded that costume props, and/or replica weapons including, but not limited to, toy guns, knives, axes, swords, etc., remain at home, and may not be brought to school.
Masks should not be worn to school, as they present a safety risk, and some masks may even be quite scary for some of our students.
Costumes should be respectful of the diversity in our communities and therefore should not reflect symbols or objects representative of another person’s culture and/or race that may trivialize, devalue, or appropriate any culture or race. Costumes that mock social identities through stereotyping are also unacceptable.
Students should be discouraged from wearing costumes that are not appropriate to the moral tone of our Catholic schools. If students are unsure about their costume idea, they should speak with their classroom teacher and/or administration. We are looking forward to a fun and respectful Halloween for all.
Parents and students should think creatively and critically when choosing a costume, ensuring and honouring the dignity of each human person.
We look forward to a fun and respectful Halloween for all.
HCCA Admin Team