Departments

Arts:

Dramatic Arts: Dust, performed on December 5, 2019

The Grade 12’s performed a showcase of five one act plays entitled, Dust. The play was dedicated to the memory of Mr. Craig Boland who was always an inspiration to the Arts Dept.

The collection of plays pondered the theme of death with irreverence, reverence, humour, and a little truth! The five scripts were linked together by two characters, the Director and the theatre’s Custodian whose insights highlighted the action during the transitions. The audience enjoyed an evening of great talent and many laughs. This was the swan song performance for a group that for the most part have been together for 3 years of Drama and for whom the theatre was their second home!

Visual Arts:

2019 brought the transition from dark room photography to digital photography. Despite this, a group of inspired students and photo enthusiasts under the direction of Mr. Meiorin decided to continue the tradition of film development and started the Photography Club. The response was overwhelming as many students embraced the methods of “old school” photography.

The Sketchbook Club had only just returned and was off to a great start with a core group of sketchbook club fanatics. This club...to be continued!

Music

On December 11th ,the Music Department welcomed the Christmas season with their annual Christmas concert, Happy Harmonies. Performances by the Wind Ensemble, Junior Band, Jazz Band, Intermediate Band, Junior Choir, and Senior Band were enjoyed by over 550 audience members in STL’s packed gymnasium. In February, the STL Senior Band, who performed at the Ontario Band Association Festival on February 13th received a GOLD rating for their performance of Rhythm Danse by Richard Saucerdo, and Nostalgia by Rossano Galante. Chloe Kwon received recognition for her Leadership in the Band. Chloe consistently works to help her peers and teachers, modelling the little way of St. Theresa of Lisieux. Congratulations go out to the Percussion section for being recognized for the Percussion Excellence Award.

For Principal, Ms. Iolanda Faraone’s farewell sendoff on March 11th, the STL Senior Choir sang two heartfelt selections, Give a Little Bit, and Seasons of Love. It was a fitting farewell to one of our greatest supporters of the Arts at STL.

Business:

St. Theresa’s grade 12 Business Leadership students put on a gala in support of the Make a Wish Foundation. Students planned the event which involved great commitment. The evening was spectacular! The gala included dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and raffle prizes – unbelievable!! They raised a total of $9,128.42 for the Make a Wish Foundation.

Physical Education:

SNAP’s Reach for the Rim Festival – December 11, 2019

On Wed. Dec. 11th, Mr. Savo with the Junior Girls’ Volleyball Team hosted the first ever SNAP’s Reach For The Rim Festival at St. Theresa of Lisieux. Students from different schools in York Region competed in a game of basketball. Our two MCs Daniela Valenzuela and Khushal Dillon did an incredible job making everyone feel welcome. Our school mascot was in attendance to cheer on all our participants. The day featured friendly competition among all our participants. New friendships were made and old ones were revived. The day began with an Olympic style ceremony and ended with the traditional dance off. We can not wait to have them all back next year! Congratulations to all participants!