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Lenten Reflections
Journey with Jesus
Praying the Stations of the Cross with children is a beautiful way to help them walk with Jesus during the season of Lent. The Stations invite us to follow Jesus through His final hours—from His condemnation by Pontius Pilate to His burial in the tomb—through fourteen moments of His Passion. When children pray the Stations, they learn that this devotion is not only for adults but for the whole family. It helps them understand the depth of Jesus’s love and sacrifice in a gentle, meaningful way. By reflecting on each station together, children can begin to develop empathy, prayerfulness, and a deeper connection to their faith. The Stations teach them that Jesus understands our struggles and that His journey leads to hope through the joy of the Resurrection. Clink the following links to download:
- a foldable prayer booklet of the Stations of the Cross for children Stations-of-the-Cross-Way-Booklet-Children
- a colouring booklet of the Stations of the Cross for children Stations-of-the-Cross-for-Coloring-Pages
During this holy season of Lent we gather as a family to walk with your Son through the Stations of the Cross. As we remember the suffering and love of Jesus Christ, open our hearts to understand His sacrifice and the great love He has for us.Help our family to pray with faith, to listen with open hearts, and to grow in kindness and compassion for one another. When we see Jesus fall, remind us to help those who are struggling. When we see His courage and forgiveness, teach us to forgive and love as He does.
Bless our family during this Lenten journey. May our prayers bring us closer to you and prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Reading Link Challenge
Congratulations to our “Radical Readers” – Ben, Andrew, Sam C, Vivian (grade 5), Theo, and Declyn (grade 4) for advancing to the district level competition in the Reading Link Challenge. This team will represent St. James School and compete against other grades 4 and 5 students on Wednesday March 11th. The Reading Link Challenge is an extra curricular program offered in partnership with the Fraser Valley Public Library to promote a life-long love of reading, to attract and maintain library customers and to create and strengthen partnerships between libraries and local schools and community groups. Good luck to our team! We also congratulate our second team of students – Kitalia, Seraphina, Avila (Grade 4), Evan, and Declan (Grade 5) for their hard work. The competion was close and had to go to a second elimination round. All our students are awesome readers and great team players!
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February Reading Challenge
Our February Reading Challenge was a wonderful success! Congratulations to all the children who completed their reading logs—over 100 students finished the challenge. This amazing participation shows how excited our students are about books and stories. Challenges like this help foster a love of reading, encourage daily reading habits, and build confidence in young readers. We are so proud of the dedication and enthusiasm shown by our students, and we hope this challenge continues to inspire them to explore new books and enjoy the adventure that reading brings.
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Hip Hop Week
Next week will be our annual Hip Hop Week. This is an opportunity to energize and activate a love of dance with our students. This program also meets curricular outcomes for Physical Education and Dance in school. This year, students will once again work with certified DANCEPL3Y-ED instructors to practice routines throughout the week, which will culminate in a fabulous performance on Friday afternoon. Parents are invited to our School-wide Hip Hop performance in the afternoon of Friday, March 13. Doors will open at 1:40, and the performance will begin at 1:50. Please enter through the side door of the gym. Please do not be late as doors will be closed once the performance begins so that students can focus on their fantastic dance moves! Please join us to watch this entertaining presentation!
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Workbee
The March Work Bee will take place at the school next Saturday, March 14, from 9am-2pm. You may want to bring gloves for outside work. It would also be greatly appreciated if you could bring any small gardening tools, particularly a rake. Please also bring a lunch for the mid-day break. Thank you once again for all of your hard work to keep our school well maintained and beautiful! All remaining Work Bee dates for this year have been uploaded to the School Calendar.
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Spring Break
Just a gentle reminder that our Spring Break is scheduled from March 16-27. School will be closed. Have a great holiday!
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Sports
Basketball Monday March 9th – 3:00-4:00 Grade 5 Game @ Cornerstone
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Alert - Traffic Changes
Traffic Alert – Lane Closure
As early as March 2, 2026, traffic on the Mt. Lehman structure will be reduced from three lanes to two, with one lane operating in each direction.This lane reduction is needed for construction on the Mt. Lehman structure. Lane reductions are anticipated to be in place until the end of 2026. At construction completion, the Mt Lehman structure will be widened to five lanes from the existing three.Access
Access to area businesses will be maintained as usual. However, road users can expect increased traffic and delays when traveling on Mt. Lehman Road, especially over the Mt. Lehman structure. Pedestrian, cycling, and transit access across the Mt Lehman structure will be maintained throughout construction. We are asking that users follow posted signage and use designated paths for their safety.We appreciate your patience during construction. Learn more about the Fraser Valley Highway Corridor Improvement Program: website.
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