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October 27, 2016

Toronto's Catholic School board opens arms for refugees

Toronto’s Catholic school board became a bridge into Canadian society for Christine Shekherdmian who arrived as a refugee with two young children and husband, none of whom spoke English, earlier this year. (Photo by Evan Boudreau) For Christine Shekherdmian, a Syrian refugee with two school-aged children, Toronto’s Catholic school board casts a bright light onto her family’s future.

TORONTO – When Christine Shekherdmian, a Syrian refugee from Aleppo, registered her two children at Annunciation Catholic School in Toronto, she was given a welcome she never expected.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA