School Calendar

Our St Barbara school calendar includes:

1. Early Dismissal Dates: Find when school is getting out early.
2. Open Houses and School Tours: These events allow prospective students and their families to learn more about the school’s facilities, programs, and educational philosophy.
3. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Regular meetings between parents and teachers to discuss the academic progress and well-being of students.
4. Back-to-School Night: An evening for parents to meet their child’s teachers, learn about the curriculum, and get an overview of classroom expectations.
5. Liturgical Celebrations: Catholic schools often celebrate important liturgical events such as Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter, All Saints’ Day, and Christmas with special Masses, prayer services, and reflections.
6. Feast Days of Saints: Many Catholic schools commemorate the feast days of important saints by organizing activities, prayers, and sometimes even processions.
7. Community Service Projects: Catholic schools often emphasize the importance of serving others. Events related to community service, charity drives, and volunteering are common.
8. Cultural and International Celebrations: Some Catholic schools celebrate the diversity of their student body by hosting events that showcase different cultures and traditions.
9. Catholic Schools Week: This week-long celebration typically occurs in late January and involves various activities to promote and celebrate Catholic education.
10. Graduation and Awards Ceremonies: End-of-year ceremonies to recognize students’ achievements and celebrate their transition to the next grade level or graduation.
11. Parent Education Nights: Workshops and presentations for parents on topics related to child development, education, and parenting.
12. Athletic Events: If the school has a sports program, there will likely be various sports events, games, and tournaments throughout the year.
13. Music and Arts Performances: Concerts, plays, art exhibitions, and talent shows showcasing students’ artistic talents.
14. Advent and Lent Activities: Special activities, prayers, and reflections during the seasons of Advent (preparing for Christmas) and Lent (preparing for Easter).