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Elementary Education Programs
The Mary Ward Centre offers a variety of learning opportunities for elementary school students. The in-person programs are highly interactive with facilitators coming on-site to schools in the Greater Toronto Area. The storytime webinar series and Kenya learning exchange can be done virtually. All programs are free, with a suggested contribution to support our ministry work.
Onsite at School
This presentation will engage students in hands-on activities to learn about saints. Geared for the primary grades (K-2), students will explore what it means to be a saint, basic stories of saints, Mary Ward and the Loretto Sisters as community helpers, and how we can be holy helpers too. Activities involve a combination of: plush dolls, wooden magnets, board books, dance, and/or Saints bingo, depending on the grade level. See more workshop details regarding curriculum connections.
Virtual
This Storytime webinar series features Sr. Sarah Rudolph, of the Loretto Sisters, reading a storybook on a particular theme, followed by a special guest speaker. Geared for the primary grades (K-2), students will explore different themes around faith, community, culture, geography, science and/or art.
Onsite at School
This interactive workshop encourages students to learn who their neighbours are (trees, birds, animals) and how God calls us to take care of them. Engage in an outdoor nature walk, birdsong game, scavenger hunt, praying, and storytelling. Click for workshop description.
Rhythms for Social Justice (6-8)
Onsite at School
Learn how music and dance have helped communities build resilience and solidarity movements to fight for justice and work for peace. Be ready to move and groove with basic salsa and African gumboot!
Partner your students with a class or club in St. Joseph’s Kangemi Elementary School in Nairobi, Kenya.