Monthly Message and Information
Did You Know
MAY is named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants. Also from the Latin word maiores, “elders,” who were celebrated during this month. Maia was considered a nurturer and an earth goddess, which may explain the connection with this springtime month.
MAY is named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants. Also from the Latin word maiores, “elders,” who were celebrated during this month. Maia was considered a nurturer and an earth goddess, which may explain the connection with this springtime month.
Monthly Awareness
Awareness Weeks
Days of Significance
Other Observance Days
Cancer Awareness Ribbons
Coloured ribbons are used to represent a number of the different causes and awareness days highlighted above ...
To help understand some of these coloured ribbons and bring about awareness for each of the causes and days the following links provides over 1,000 causes represented by different colors and combinations.
To help understand some of these coloured ribbons and bring about awareness for each of the causes and days the following links provides over 1,000 causes represented by different colors and combinations.
Cancer Awareness Ribbons
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Character Building - Trait of the Month
Building character is an important part of teaching our young to become independent, compassionate, intelligent, self reliant and responsible citizens. I believe it requires the modelling and teaching of community. With this in mind, each month a character trait will be highlighted.
This month's trait is:
This month's trait is:
Mental Health and Well-being
For more information on mental health please check under Healthy Living - Mental Health and you will see a variety of other pages ...
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