Ticket Sweep #2

The students of Fatima Academy and members of the playground committee are currently selling tickets on three lovely prizes. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. All proceeds are in aid of the new play park.
1st prize - A night in a Memories Forever Suit (approx. value $500.00)
2nd prize - A framed print (approx. value $150.00)
3rd prize - A gift certificate for the Keg and a Movie Pass (value $75.00)

Please support the children and buy a ticket!!

A Big Thank You!

We would like to extend a BIG thank you to Mr. Gerald Dalton, Mr. Chris Dunphy and Mr. Eugene Manning for attending our construction meeting with LTBK. These gentlemen have a considerable amount of experience in the construction industry. Their knowledge and expertise has been invaluable to the project. We would also like to thank Mr. Pat Callahan, Fatima's skilled trades teacher for attending.

Another Yummy Feed!!!

On April 28, the community of Branch hosted a breakfast in aid of the playground. A sincere thank you is extended to all of those individuals who organized the event, the students who served, and the ladies who spent the morning cooking. In addition, we would like to thank anyone who donated food, purchased a breakfast or made a donation for this event. This event was another great success!!! 



Drive On Board!!!

Local car dealership 'Central Auto Sales' has made a donation to the Playground. They were very excited to contribute to such a worthy cause and to help the dream of a new playground become a reality for the children of the Cape Shore.

On April 20 - 22,  our school hosted the 10 and under boys B basketball tournament! As part of the tournament, our committee organized a breakfast! The event was a huge success. We would like to thank all of those who donated food, purchased a breakfast or made a donation for this event. We would also like to thank the students who served, the ladies who cooked, those who delivered breakfasts and the ladies who collected the proceeds on the door.

Once again, on behalf of the committee and students of Fatima Academy, we would like to say another big thank you. It was a great opportunity for all of the residents of Branch, Point Lance, St. Bride's, Cuslett, Angel's Cove and Patrick's Cove to socialize and support a worthy cause.

Point Lance for a Dart!

We would like to thank all those who attended or made donations to the dart tournament in Point Lance on April 21st. The event was a huge success and raised over a thousand dollars for our new playground! The students of Fatima Academy are anxiously waiting for build day on June 1st!

We would like to thank all of those who organized and assisted with the event. Your hard work will allow this project to be a success.

Another Boat Joins the Crew!

We would like to thank the fishing enterprise, Candace and Kids for contributing to our playground project. Your worthy contribution will make our students' dream a reality!

Local Fishing Enterprises Make A Difference!

Once again, our local fishing enterprises support Fatima Academy!

We would like to thank Careen's Pride Enterprises Ltd. and the Ryan and Melissa Enterprises for making donations to the playground project. The children of Branch, Pont Lance, St. Bride's, Cuslett, Angel's Cove and Patrick's Cove will benefit from your generosity.

We wish you a safe and prosperous season!  

A Yummy Feed!!!!

On Saturday, April 21, 2012, the playground committee will be holding a breakfast in aid of the playground. Breakfast will run from 8:30am - 11:30am. For a cost of only $5.00, you can have a yummy feed of bacon, eggs, hash browns, beans, toast and juice. Come out, have your breakfast and support the children.

If anyone would like to donate to the breakfast, they can contact a committee member or drop items off at the school.

Top Your Total!

Recycling drive a huge success!!!!

During the month of March, we held a recycling drive in aid of the playground. This was the best drive yet. A sincere thank you goes out to the children and adults who collected recyclables.  A huge thank you is also extended to the individuals who gave. 

MMSB hosted a contest during March month. We had to beat our monthly average from last year! Fatima's was 3052! After we collected 3052 recycables, we earned an extra five cents per container. Our totals will be announced in the coming days!

Under The B!

Fatima Academy will open its doors on Thursday evenings for anyone wishing to play the Lions Club T.V. Bingo. Doors will open at 7:30pm. Canteen services will be available. Cards can be purchased at Mannings, Atlantica Inn or at the school. There will be no spins of tickets on these evenings.  During April, the extra game played will be in aid of the playground.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

Skilled Trades Class Gets Involved!

After the Easter break, our skilled trades classes will construct two child size picnic tables for our new playground. A huge thanks to Mr. Cyril Mcgrath for assisting our students with this program. We can't wait to see the picnic tables.

Pennies For The Playground!

The grade six students are having excellent success with thier penny drive. So far, they have raised almost $300 in pennies! The grade sixes would like to extend a huge thanks to the Work Place Safety students who helped them roll the coins as well as to the individuals who have sent in their change! This is an ongoing fundraiser and anyone wishing to donate their pennies or other loose change can send it along to the school. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Rob Roy a huge success!!!

On February 25, 2012, the Rob Roy (Downtown, St. John’s) hosted a fundraising event in aid of the playground. This event was well attended and enjoyed by all. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the employee's of the Rob Roy and anyone who supported this great event. It was even nice to see representation from the very first class of students who attended Fatima and other Fatima Alumni.

PJs and Hats for the playground!

Today, Fatima Academy's student council held a PJ/Hat Day in aid of the playground. For a small donation, the students were permitted to wear hats and pajamas to school. A BIG THANKS to the students who organized the event and for those who made donations!!!!  

A Penny for Your Thoughts!!!!!!

Our primary and elementary students are holding a penny drive to raise funds for our new playground. Their goal is to fill a water cooler container with change. We will be having a money rolling party in the coming weeks! Please help our students reach their goal.

And The Big Winner Is.....

The Fatima Academy playground committee and the children of the Cape Shore would like to extend a huge Thank You to anyone who supported our recent Playground Ticket Sweep.
The winners are:
First Prize: Jim Hex (Ticket number 1459)
Second Prize: Shelly Adams (Ticket number 1460)
Third Prize: Dale Conway (Ticket number 1475)

Dot-Macracy A Success!!!!!!!!!

Today (February 7, 2012), all of the students at Fatima Academy and younger children of the Cape Shore were given the opportunity to select pieces of the playground of their dreams. The children were each given four dots to place on their favorite pieces of equipment. They drew pictures of their perfect playground and created colorful handprints stating the things they were thankful for in their lives! The pictures will be used to thank corporate donors and the handprints will be used to form the ribbon for our opening ceremony on June 1, 2012. We would like to thank the children, community members and parents who helped out and attended this event!

The Children have a say!!!

On Tuesday, January 31 at 1:30pm, students will take part in a process called Dot-macracy. During this event, students will partake in various activities at several different stations. One of the stations at this event will have students voting on which pieces of playground equipment they would like to have in the new playground. Students will be given three stickers that they can place on any of the available equipment pieces. The most popular pieces choosen will be put into the new playground. During this process, the school children as well as the preschool children are designing their playground. We invite parents to come in and join their child/children in the process. It promises to be a very rewarding and worthwhile event.  

Due to inclement weather, our Dot-macracy event has been postponed until Tuesday, February 7 at 11:00am.

You could be the big winner!!!

Currently, the playground committee are selling tickets in aid of the playground. First prize is a 50” television, second prize is a framed print, and third prize is a collection of Newfoundland Cd’s. There are only 1500 tickets printed. Anyone wishing to purchase a ticket can contact a committee member or call the school at 337-2500.