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The Joy of Teaching Truth

The Joy of Teaching Truth

Dear Families, I was back in the classroom on Thursday, substituting for Mr. McMenaman in our junior Morality course. We read through and discussed passages from Pope John Paul II's encyclical entitled Veritatis Splendor. My only thought after the...

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Creativity, Joy, & Originality

Dear Families, We have spent the past month discussing the dangers of excessive screen time, the importance of silence and reflection, and pondering the words of great men such as Saint John Paul II. Now we turn to the question: How does technology...

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The Greatest Insight on Mass Media

The Greatest Insight on Mass Media

Dear Families, Pope John Paul II was a phenomenal communicator; he maximized every tool and opportunity to impart truths about our faith, family, and society. Continuing our focus on the media and its effect on children, family life, education, and...

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Recovering Silence

Recovering Silence

Dear Families, Welcome to (unbelievably) the third week of school. Many parents, teachers, and children have remarked to me recently that they cannot believe how quickly time is flying. It has been gratifying to see how quickly and smoothly the...

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Who is iGen?

Who is iGen?

Dear Families, I digress to a note about the tone of this message: I promise to be more upbeat in future messages. The school year is off to a fantastic start. A question that keeps nudging me I would imagine is nudging all of you: What kind of...

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Commencement: To Begin Anew

Introductory Remarks, Headmaster Derek Tremblay On behalf of the soon-to-be graduates, their parents, and the faculty of Mount Royal Academy, I welcome you to the 2018 commencement exercises. After reminiscing with parents and faculty on Thursday...

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Virtue in Retrospect

Virtue in Retrospect

Often the fruits of our labors are difficult to appreciate in the present moment. It’s possible to miss them entirely in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Only when the opportunity to pause and reflect comes along, can these fruits be...

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Awards, Anxiety, & the Teachable Moment

Awards, Anxiety, & the Teachable Moment

Dear Families, As Mr. Tremblay mentioned last week, our annual awards ceremony will take place in St. Joseph Center on June 4 beginning at 6 p.m.  We are making a slight change to the format – the grade 1-5 awards will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed...

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A New Beginning Awaits

A New Beginning Awaits

As we approach the end of the 2017 - 2018 school year, it seems as though we can't slow time down. We are just under four weeks from Baccalaureate Mass (June 8) and then the commencement exercises (June 9) on the day after.  We invite you to...

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