The mission of Immaculate Conception School in Astoria is to provide every child with a safe and nurturing environment that facilitates a love of learning as well as a love for God, others, and self. Below is a letter dated Dec. 20, 2014 written by the grandmother of one of the students: Dear Ms. Harnischfeger: […]
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Queens Students Among First at 9/11 Museum
Taking care to keep the memory of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 alive, students from Jamaica Estates visited the memorial museum at the site of the twin towers. The Aquinas Honor Society from Immaculate Conception School was the first group to ever schedule a classroom workshop at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, for which they received an official certificate from the museum.
Remembering in Jamaica Estates
Principal Dorothea Breen led a 9/11 prayer service at Immaculate Conception School, Jamaica Estates. It involved ringing the Aquinas Memorial Bell with a moment of silence. Aquinas Honor Society members held the flag, candles and flowers
CSW2013: Immaculate Conception School, Jamaica
Preparing Students for a Changing World Set in a nurturing, structured environment, Immaculate Conception School, Jamaica, is a Catholic elementary school serving students from nursery through eighth grade. Students receive diversified instruction. From the academically gifted to those who need general and special education services, we have the resources to help every child grow […]
New Early Development Centers Cater to Young Minds
In order to cater to the needs of the youngest in their care, the diocesan superintendent’s office teamed up with St. John’s University, Jamaica, and Catholic schools throughout the diocese. The diocese formed a task force of professionals charged with opening new Early Childhood Development Centers in time for the 2012-2013 academic year. The task […]
Wise Men in Jamaica
The students at Immaculate Conception School, Jamaica Estates, celebrated the Epiphany with a procession of the Three Kings at the Gospel reading at their school Mass. Sixth graders David Achoute, Michaella Jimenez and Jandeija Wesh took the roles of the three kings.