Once again this year, we are so pleased at the incredible amount of beautiful artwork we received from our schools and are certainly impressed with the level of talent our students have shown.

It was very difficult to narrow down the hundreds of submissions to the top ten, but we are very happy to announce this year's winner and nine honourable mentions:

Winner: Eliana A., Grade 5, St. Cecilia Catholic School
Honourable Mention: Christina B., Grade 5, Monsignor Castex Catholic School
Honourable Mention: Crystal C., Grade 6, St. Angela Merici Catholic School
Honourable Mention: Joel L., Grade 9, Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Honourable Mention: Hudson G., Grade 3, Monsignor Michael O’Leary Catholic School
Honourable Mention: Isabella N., Grade 7, St. John Paul II Catholic School 
Honourable Mention: Michael Y., Grade 10, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School
Honourable Mention: Hosea L., Junior Kindergarten, St. Angela Merici Catholic School
Honourable Mention: Olivia S., Grade 8, Monsignor Clair Catholic School
Honourable Mention: Sebastien M., Grade 7, St. Mary’s Catholic School (Barrie)

All of these submissions perfectly demonstrate the importance of faith and the spirit of Christmas in a variety of ways. Eliana’s beautifully painted manger scene will grace the front of this year’s Board Christmas card and will be sent to colleagues and partners in Catholic and public education in Ontario, as well as our Premier and Prime Minister.  

The Board of Trustees and I are very excited to have such wonderful talent represent our school board. We would like to congratulate this year's winner and honourable mentions, as well as all students who submitted artwork. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with us.

Please see our virtual Christmas card below for the top ten submissions:

Wishing you a safe and joyous Christmas.

Yours in Faith,

Frances Bagley
Director of Education