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St. Philip Updates | October 2nd, 2026
Important Dates
Monday October 5th, 2026 - Jammies and Joggers Day
Tuesday October 6th, 2026 - 6:00 PM - Paul Davis Presentation at Sacred Heart High School
Friday October 9th, 2026 - School Photos
Monday October 12th, 2026 - Thanksgiving Monday - No School
Monday October 19th, 2026 - 6:30 PM - School Council Meeting
Construction Update
This week construction on the gym continued as the crews prepped and installed the gym floor. We expect to be able to use the gym this week. Work on the courtyard and outdoor learning space was completed, and we will be able to use the space in the coming weeks. Work on the new Kindergarten wing, the new multipurpose room, and the new 2-story addition continued. Plumbing, electrical, drywall, and flooring of the Kindergarten wing is coming up.
Jammies and Joggers Day
Back by popular demand! Staff and students are invited to wear their jammies or joggers on the first Monday of every month, starting October 5th.
School Photos
School Photos will take place October 9th.
Student Arrivals
Please be aware that students are not to be on the yard before supervision starts at 9:05AM. Students should not be opening the gate and letting themselves into the yard until there is an educator at the gate to welcome them to school.
Students who arrive late to school are to come to the front office with a parent to sign them in so we can welcome them and ensure their attendance is updated appropriately.
Terry Fox 2026
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Terry Fox event this year. We are still far below our target for school donations. Please consider donating using the following link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/132147 .
Parent Community Presentation: Paul Davis
Sacred Heart High School is pleased to welcome Paul Davis on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for a presentation to the parent community. Parents from St. Philip School are welcome to attend.
Paul will explore important topics related to students’ online lives, including smartphones, social media, cyberbullying, and online gaming.
We encourage parents and guardians to attend this informative evening and learn more about supporting their children in navigating the digital world safely and responsibly.
Parent Council Updates
First Meeting & 2026-2027 Election Results
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first council meeting of the year! It was great to see so many new and returning parents.
Introducing your new 2026-2027 Parent Council
Co-Chairs: Jayeola Okuazun & Rebecca Holloway
Treasurers: Kelly Cochrane & Samantha Radulovic
Secretaries: Julie Demers & Miranda Lee
Parish Representative: Natalie Bishop
CSPA Representatives: Avaleigh Schouten & Basait Peracha
Community Representatives: Kristopher Prince & Dana Best
Communications Representatives: Erin Kearnan & Patrycja Anweiler
Hot Lunch Coordinator: Stacey Woodruff
Members at Large: Ify Kennedy, Anisha Morchat, Najnin Karim & Tahira Hamid
Congratulations to Everyone, and here’s to another amazing year!
Hot Lunch
Hot lunch orders are now closed. Hot lunches will begin the week of October 13th.
Thanks to everyone for the ongoing support of our hot lunch program. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact our volunteer hot lunch coordinator(s) at stphilip.hotlunch@gmail.com.
Parish Update
Bingo lasagna family night October 24th at 6pm. $40 for bingo and lasagna dinner.
Grades 2 and 6 sacraments, meeting next Wednesday, September 30th.
Mabel’s Labels
We’re fundraising with Mabel’s Labels again this year.
For those of you who don’t know about the program, Mabel’s Labels is a fun and convenient way to label your kiddos’ belongings. Their labels are waterproof, dishwasher safe, laundry safe and they offer free standard shipping! There are many different package options to get you what you need.
—> Go to mabelslabels.ca
—> Click on SUPPORT A FUNDRAISER (top right corner of the homepage)
—> search “St. Philip School (Richmond)” (*don’t forget the punctuation!)
—> The page will indicate “You are now supporting St. Philip School (Richmond), click SHOP NOW
It’s that easy!!
Next Parent Council Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6:30pm in the learning commons. All are welcome to attend and *childcare available on site. (*must register ahead of time for proper ratios). Our October meeting typically runs longer than usual because we review our 2026-2027 budget. This is a great meeting to attend to learn about and provide your input on events and initiatives for the year!
Connect With Us!
Have a question for Parent Council? Email st.philip.school.council@gmail.com
Email our Hot Lunch Volunteers at stphilip.hotlunch@gmail.com
Join our Facebook Group “St. Philip School Richmond – Parents Group” (approval required)
Please fill out this google form to join our parent council email list and stay connected!
Thank you for your continued support!
Jennifer Murphy, Principal
Shawn Bedard, Vice Principal
Susan Goslin, Vice Principal
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