From the Weekly Update of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy, May 1, 2009:
“There are a lot of teams in Gainesville – sports teams, medical teams, professional teams, consultative teams, young people teams, older people teams. Each team works together to accomplish a goal; each team works in support of all its members. Team spirit is paramount driving decisions while responses and reactions stem from what might be good for the whole.
This May 1st is St. Joan and St. George Day at QPA. Another tradition is beginning. It is our first time to separate the Academy into two teams – Yellow and Blue. It is our first time to provide our students with the opportunity to come together in competition and support forming teams of the very young up to the teen-agers. An abundance of cheers will be heard for the Yellow and the Blue – each team vying for the magnificent trophy which will bear the name of the winning team.
Much will play into this fun day. We should all be able to observe children working together, children doing their best, children affirming one another, children showing team spirit and compassion, growth and love. It will be as if we planned a final exam for this year for personal and moral growth. Beginning with Liturgy, this day will be placed in God’s hands – it will soar from there!
Go Blue! Go Yellow! Go Saints!“