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Tuesday October 1
1
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Canadian Autism Awareness Month
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Cyber Awareness Month
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Day 1
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German Heritage Month
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Hungarian Heritage Month
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International Walk to School Month
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Islamic Heritage Month
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Korean Heritage Month
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Latin American and Hispanic Heritage Month
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Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
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Women's History Month
Women's History Month October is Women’s History Month in Canada! It’s a time for Canadians to celebrate the achievements of women and girls throughout our history and recognize the trailblazing women who have shaped our country and way of life.
Make your mark
When women and girls bring their passion, energy and talents to everything they do, there is no stopping them!
Looking back over the past 150 years since Confederation, countless women have done exactly that: harnessed their power, found their voice, and claimed their place in our country’s proud history.
Because of their efforts and those of the many women who have followed in their footsteps, we’ve made amazing strides toward gender equality and women’s empowerment over the past 150 years. But there is still more work to do: barriers still exist, and sexism and discrimination continue to impact and shape the lives of too many Canadians.
Change is possible, but we can’t do it alone.
As we look to the future, we must lift each other up so that everyone has the chance to claim their place and reach their full potential. Together, we can create a Canada where every woman and girl has the chance to let her unique power shine through and make her mark.
#ClaimYourPlace
Today, women, girls, men, and boys continue the quest for equality and inclusion in all areas of Canadian life.
Honour their actions and celebrate the courageous women and girls who inspire you to #ClaimYourPlace.
Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #ClaimYourPlace and share photos, videos and words of inspiration. Share your stories of finding your voice on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Tell the world how you #ClaimYourPlace!
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Wednesday October 2
2
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Brown, Austin & McCabe-Kinark Water Festival
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Day 2
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International Walk to School Day
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National Custodial Workers' & Maintenance Staff Day
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Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah October 2 – 4, 2024
Judaism
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Thursday October 3
3
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Community BBQ & Meet Staff 5:30 to 7 PM
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Day 3
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Navratri
Navratri October 3 – 12, 2024
Hinduism
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Photo Day
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Pizza Day
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Friday October 4
4
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Day 4
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National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQ+ People
National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQ+ People First Nations, Inuit, Métis
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Ridgewood Swag Orders Due
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Saturday October 5
5
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Sunday October 6
6
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Monday October 7
7
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Tuesday October 8
8
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Day 1
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Kindie Flouride
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Intermediate Girls Soccer - RPS
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Wednesday October 9
9
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Breakdancing with Jimmy Chapman
Wednesday October 9 – Thursday October 10 Breakdancing with Jimmy Chapman
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Cross Country
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Day 2
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Durga Puja
Durga Puja October 9 – 13, 2024
Hinduism
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Int Boys Soccer Mini Tournament @ Lady Mac
Int Boys Soccer Mini Tournament @ Lady Mac 1st game is at 4:40 2nd game is at 5:20 Parents are responsible for the ride arrangements – Pick up at 6PM Volunteer Drivers Needed
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International Walk to School Day
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Thursday October 10
10
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Breakdancing with Jimmy Chapman
Wednesday October 9 – Thursday October 10 Breakdancing with Jimmy Chapman
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Day 3
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Pizza Day
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World Mental Health Day
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World Mental Health Day
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Friday October 11
11
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Day 4
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International Day of the Girl Child
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National Coming Out Day
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Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur October 11 – 12, 2024
Judaism
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Saturday October 12
12
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Sunday October 13
13
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Monday October 14
14
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Tuesday October 15
15
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Day 5
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White Cane Awareness Day (wear red & white)
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Wednesday October 16
16
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Breakdancing with Jimmy Chapman
Wednesday October 16 – Thursday October 17 Breakdancing with Jimmy Chapman
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Boss's Day
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Day 1
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Sukkot
Sukkot October 16 – 23, 2024
Judaism
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Thursday October 17
17
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Breakdancing with Jimmy Chapman
Wednesday October 16 – Thursday October 17 Breakdancing with Jimmy Chapman
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Day 2
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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Pizza Day
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Friday October 18
18
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Day 3
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Persons Day
October 18 is Persons Day in Canada.
It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal. This gave some women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada and paved the way for women’s increased participation in public and political life. Though this decision did not include all women, such as Indigenous women and women of Asian heritage and descent, it did mark critical progress in the advancement of gender equality in Canada. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month/persons-day.html
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Saturday October 19
19
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Sunday October 20
20
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Installation of the Guru Granth Sahib
Installation of the Guru Granth Sahib
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Monday October 21
21
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Canadian School Library Day
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Day 4
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Local Government Week
Local Government Week October 20 – 26, 2024
School board trustees are the oldest form of elected representation in Ontario. Since 1807, generations of community-minded citizens have made decisions on behalf of local, publicly funded schools, building the foundation of our system today.
Our board of trustees sets our vision, develops policies, allocates resources, and sets the goals that lay the foundation driving programs and operations in the board. Collectively, they create our multi-year strategic plan for student achievement and well-being and recruit and monitor the performance of the Director of Education to ensure our progress in meeting our goals.
The next Municipal and School Board Election occurs on October 26, 2026. In advance of this, trustees can provide an important first-hand learning experience that fits well with the Social Studies and Civics curricula.
Local Government Week events in our schools may also include students observing school boards in session or holding mock municipal elections. Our schools are being encouraged to include this educational opportunity in their events calendar.
The social media hashtag for Local Government Week is #LGWOnt, so be sure to use it if you’re tweeting or posting a photo on Instagram or Facebook.
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Mental Health Rotary - Period 4
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National School Bus Safety Week
National School Bus Safety Week
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Int Boys Soccer @ Bobcaygeon PS 4-5
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Tuesday October 22
22
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Day 5
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JUNIOR SOCCER TOURN
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Wednesday October 23
23
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Day 1
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Int Boys Soccer @ Lady Mac 4:00
Int Boys Soccer @ Lady Mac 4:00 Parents are responsible for the ride arrangements – Pick up at 5PM Volunteer Drivers Needed
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Pizza Day
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School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
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Shemini Atzeret
Shemini Atzeret October 23 – 25, 2024
Judaism
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Take Me Outside Day
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Thursday October 24
24
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
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Day 2
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Int Soccer Tourn
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Orange and Black Day
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Paper/Cash Pizza Orders Due
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Pumpkin Patch Trip JK-Gr2
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Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah October 24 – 25, 2024
Judaism
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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Trunk or Treat
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Friday October 25
25
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Dress Purple Day
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PA Day - No school
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Saturday October 26
26
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Sunday October 27
27
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Dress Purple Day
Every October, OACAS and Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness about how to identify and help prevent child abuse. One of the campaign’s key goals is to educate communities and key partners about how calling a Children’s Aid Society is one of the most effective ways to prevent child abuse. As part of this campaign OACAS and member CASs work closely with school boards, schools, and community partners on a provincial “DRESS PURPLE DAY.”
https://www.oacas.org/publications-and-campaigns/dresspurpleday/
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Online Pizza Orders Due by Midnight
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Monday October 28
28
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Day 3
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Int Soccer Tourn
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Tuesday October 29
29
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Day 4
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Wednesday October 30
30
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Day 5
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Thursday October 31
31
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Kindie Unicef small change collection
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 Kindie Unicef small change collection
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We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
Monday October 21 – Friday November 1 We Scare Hunger - Food Drive
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Day 1
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Diwali
Diwali Hinduism; Sikhism; Jainism
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Halloween
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Halloween at Ridgewood
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Pizza Day
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Reformation Day
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