Your CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY Newspaper
Vol. 4 Issue 46 November 29, 2013
Celebration at École catholique Marie-Tanguay
Cover photo and article by : Carol Grant Productions
Marguerite Bourgeois arrived in Montreal (Ville-Marie) on November 16, 1653 to open a new school and teach the children. However, the children were afraid of her religious attire. To attract the children to her school, Marguerite had an idea to make pull taffy! She prepared this confection with molasses and maple syrup in front of the children and pulled it. The smell and taste and the pleasure of pulling the taffy soon had the children coming to the school where she began teaching them to count, read and write. Marguerite therefore became the first teacher. Since that time, French schools have been celebrating "La Sainte-Catherine" day in her honour. Last night, (Thursday, November 28th) École catholique Marie-Tanguay celebrated this tradition by hosting a supper complete with live entertainment by Les Affreux Lurons. Students and their families were treated to a delicious meal catered by Prestige Catering. More Photos on page 13
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