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Principal’s Message 

“The winter solstice is a time of endings and beginnings,  a powerful time to pause and reflect.”  

– Sarah Ban Breathnach 

As we approach the Winter Solstice on Saturday, December 21, we find ourselves at a crossroads—where the year draws to a close, and a new chapter begins. It’s a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve taken, celebrate what we’ve accomplished, and look forward with hope and intention to the path ahead. 

Reflecting on our first months of the school year, I am filled with gratitude for the many milestones we’ve reached as a school community. This year, we’ve welcomed families into our school for conferences, watched celebrations of learning and held our first Winter Frostival. Our teachers have worked collaboratively to deepen their understanding of the Science of Reading, assessment, and sharing circles, strengthening the educational experiences we offer. The School Council and Fundraising Society have organized successful community events, including our fun-filled Halloween Dance. Above all, we are constantly inspired by our students, who have embraced both the challenges and joys of learning, building confidence and spreading kindness every day. 

As we step into 2025, we look forward to continuing our journey of building a collaborative learning community. There will be many more opportunities to share in the joy of learning and celebrate our collective growth. As Elder Saa’kokoto shares, "The Winter Solstice is a time for celebration, a time for reflection. A chance to think about how our life was this past year and think about those challenges and all the good things we got to experience”. 

In this season of endings and beginnings, we invite each of you to reflect on the past year—the lessons learned, the challenges overcome, and the successes celebrated. How can we carry these lessons forward and move into the New Year with a renewed sense of purpose and joy? 

Wishing you all reflection and renewal as we embrace the light that is returning. 

Lisa and Denise 

Winter Festivities 

This month, we are learning about the diverse types of festivities and celebrations that take place around the world at this time of year. As part of this learning, we will take part in some festive wear this week related to each day's theme.  

Dec. 16: Hanukkah – Wear blue, yellow or white  

Dec. 17: Kwanzaa – Wear red, green or black  

Dec 18: Christmas – Wear red, green or Christmas Sweater  

Dec 19: Winter Solstice – Wear yellow or gold 

Dec 20: New Years – Pajama Day 

For more information about the festivities, please see the attached flyer. 

Kindergarten Registration 2025-26 

Registering your child for school is an exciting milestone for many families! Starting Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, Kindergarten registration will be open for the 2025-26 school year. For children to be eligible to register and attend kindergarten next school year, they must turn five years old on or before Dec. 31, 2025. Registrations also open on this date for new Grade 1-5 registrations. 

For more information, please visit the CBE Registration Page or the school website. When registering your child for school, there are several things you should consider. Our Kindergarten Registration Guide can help answer many of your questions. 

School Council/Parent Society Notes 

The next School Council/Parent Society Meeting will be on Thursday, January 22 beginning at 6:30pm in our Learning Commons. This meeting is the AGM of both the School Council and the Parents Society. If you would like to hear more about both groups, please see the school website. 

Art Card orders have arrived. If you ordered, please ensure you check your child’s backpack for these.