Gather ‘round readers! Come closer! Closer! I tell you a tale of tremendous magnitude and of great historical significance. T’was in the first semester of 2011-2012 when, in the illuminated library of an expansive and bright new school, students and staff met to form what would be known as the book club of St. Thomas
Category Archives: Student Life
Christmas Adoptions a Huge Success
During the advent season, 15 classes from STA participated in the Adopt-a-Family program, coordinated by St. Vincent DePaul. The students and teachers from each class had come together, in order to raise money that would go towards helping a struggling family in the Oakville community. This year, the client list for the Adopt-a-Family program had
Harvey’s Opening up near STA!
Over the past week, we have heard whispers of a Harvey’s opening up near Saint Thomas Aquinas. Finally, we have discovered that the rumors are true. There is officially a Harvey’s stationed at approx. 94 Brock Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada. It replaces of an old 50′s diner, and it is just across the street from
The New Mentality
Research studies show that one out of five Ontario students suffer from mental illness, yet mental health care resources only reach one of every six adolescents in Canada. However, mental illness can be helped by relieving stress and by talking to others about your problems. This is where STA’s newest club, the New Mentality, steps
Fill the Bowl
It’s Christmas time again and that means that it is time to give back. There are a number of events happening at Saint Thomas that give us the opportunity to help those in need. Currently, Mr. Dunn, our school chaplain, is challenging us to “fill the bowl”. This means that we must donate non-perishable food
Hidden Treasures: The Library
We are slowly approaching the one-year anniversary of the move into the new school, yet still we are being amazed by what the new building has to offer. One example is STA’s own library. State-of-the-art, with lots of natural light, the library is equipped with an abundance of computers, leather (!) chairs, and work tables.
STA Internal Awards Celebrate Academic Achievement
The STA community recently its annual internal awards for academic excellence. Many congratulations to all students who were recognized for their outstanding achievements!
School Blessing Brings Community Together
It was twenty years ago that Perdue Secondary School was dedicated to Saint Thomas Aquinas, and it was on Monday November 14th 2011 that the official school blessing and rededication to our patron Saint took place. Although the old building provided students with a place to learn and grow, it wasn’t big enough to contain
Random Acts of Kindness
Students rushed around eager to hold the door or compliment one another. On Friday, November 4, along with the rest of Oakville, Saint Thomas Aquinas celebrated Random Acts of Kindness day (RAK). Several students received cards at the beginning of the day, working to do random good deeds for others. When the students preformed these
