MEDIA ALERT

OPENING CELEBRATION FOR ST. ANGELA MERICI CATHOLIC SCHOOL

January 26, 2016 - BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY: St. Angela Merici Catholic School in Bradford West Gwillimbury is excited to host its official school blessing and opening ceremony on Wednesday, January 27th at 7 p.m. The doors to the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board's newest school opened in September 2016, welcoming approximately 630 students and 50 staff. Now that they are settled into their beautiful new home, students and staff are hosting an official blessing and celebration.

Who:    Students, staff and dignitaries

What:   Official blessing and opening celebration

Where:  St. Angela Merici Catholic School - 109 West Park Avenue Bradford

When:   Wednesday, January 27 at 7 p.m. - school gymnasium 

Photo Opportunity:   Students, staff, members of the community will join the Most Reverend Wayne Kirkpatrick, Auxiliary Bishop in an official blessing of the school. Dignitaries will participate in a ribbon cutting.

Following the official opening celebration a reception will be hosted in the main foyer of the school. 

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Media Contact: Pauline Stevenson, Manager of Communications, 705-722-3555 ext. 229