Last evening, the staff at Westminster PS were honoured at the York Region Character Awards ceremonies. Westminster was nominated under the catagory of School of Character for our focus on the explicit teaching of character education, growth mindset and acts of kindness to support the social and enotional well-being of our students and each other. Westminster staff were recognized for their commitment and dedication to developing a positive climate for their students and supporting one another. I was pleased to represent our school along with Mrs. Einhorn, Mrs. Moliterni and Mrs. Ebidia at the awards ceremony which was attended by nominees and dignitaries from all over the region. It was very exciting! Thank you to all our wonderful Westminster staff!
January 1 marks the New Year in the Gregorian calendar, and is celebrated by many communities world-wide. Korean New Year was originally a lunar festival, called Son-nal, held at the beginning of the second new moon after the winter solstice (December 21 or 22). Nowadays, New Year's is often celebrated on the solar New Year, January 1st. Many Korean families use this day to honor ancestors, have special food, and play traditional games. Oshogatsu (January 1-3) is an important festival for many Japanese people. Some gather with friends and families to say good-bye to the old year at forgetting parties. They also say hello to the New Year. Many Japanese, some of whom practice Shintoism, welcome in the New Year with prayers for renewal of hearts, good health, and prosperity. In North America, January 1 has become a day for Buddhists of all schools to attend a special service in the local temple. For many people, New Year's Eve is a secular holiday and has become an occasion fo
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