March 17^th, 2021

March 17^th is the Dress-down Day for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Teachers, staff and students were encouraged to wear Green or Green Accessories today at Bond.

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular Irish traditions, which is marked on March 17^th in Canada and around the world. While typically celebrated with parades, traditional music, and dancing, this year many of the celebrations will once again be virtual or in accordance with public health guidelines. Despite this, communities from coast to coast will embrace their Irish roots that help shape the rich cultural diversity found in Canada.

The influence and contributions of Canadians of Irish descent are undeniable and Canadians rightly value and celebrate the Irish identity. Today, Canadians of Irish descent make up close to 14 percent of our population and contribute to making Canada a strong, vibrant, and consciously more inclusive country.

Today, all Canadians are invited and encouraged to join Irish communities across the country in celebrating and learning more about the rich history of Canadians of Irish descent.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!