Last week Aquinas students raised money for their Adopt-a-Family fundraiser in support of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Students were asked to bring in donations to purchase for gift cards for local families in need this holiday season. Students and staff also brought in hats, mitts and scarves for the families. Coming Up For many
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Former Raiders With Great Seasons
Several former Raider soccer players are still in the midst of stellar seasons with their University clubs. STA has always been home to outstanding athletes that go on to compete at the University and College level across all sports, but this year our former soccer standouts continue to, well, stand out. Taryn McKenna (class of
Movember is Back
It’s that time of year again. When a man stashes his razor in favour of a stache. For the second year, STA is embracing Movember over November. Movember is a month long awareness and fundraising campaign for prostate cancer and men’s health. Students and staff are welcome to participate by growing a moustache (or “Mo”)
New Look for Aquinas.me
We updated our school, so why not update our website? Take a look at our new design and bask in the informative beauty. We hope you’ll find it easier to find the articles you are looking for. Want to join Aquinas.me? Simply do one of the following: Email editor@aquinas.me Attend a meeting Thursday after school
Jr Volleyball Struggles Through Injury
On Friday the Saint Thomas Aquinas boys junior volley ball team competed in a tournament held at Saint Thomas Aquinas. The boys lost their first two games, won the next, lost their fourth game and then, thanks to the boy’s continual perseverance, they won the next four! When interviewed Coach Boyle, said; “Considering down 3
Turf Of Our Own
For several years, STA students have been without a field, instead practicing and playing on fields across Halton. The construction of a new school had completed last school year, but work on the field had to wait until the spring. Not having a field, however, hadn’t slowed Aquinas athletes down with last year being an
Raider Pride at Inside Ride
On Friday, May 6th, the staff and students of St. Thomas Aquinas participated in their third annual Inside Ride. The STA community demonstrated once again their same heart as $39 000 was raised for childhood cancer. As a part of the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation, the Inside Ride works towards making a significant
Reflections of HOPE
In April, two groups of Aquinas students traveled to the Dominican Republic to build homes for families in need. This was the second year a group from STA has made the journey, however, this year the camera was rolling. Share
Senior Boys take Halton Finals
The senior boys basketball team returned to Sheridan College last Tuesday for the Halton AA Championships to better last year’s results. The Raiders needed to face King’s Christian College, the only team to beat the Raiders this year in league play. The team was determined not to let that happen again. A strong first quarter
The Wait is Finally Over
“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way.” ~Dr. Seuss After years of waiting, staff and students of St. Thomas Aquinas were finally welcomed into their new home at the corner of Lakeshore Rd. and Dorval Dr. The process has been a long one; with permit problems delaying the opening
