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Upcoming Events :

Aug 27 , 2025-Grade 8 Orientation Day (Optional)

Sep 01 , 2025-Labour Day

Sep 02 , 2025-Back to School

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Event Details

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 Grade 8 Orientation Day (Optional) 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM

School & Student

Students: Meet in the Main Gym at 9:45am for a fun and interactive welcome lead by our Leadership students and staff. You'll tour the school, meet new friends, and get your questions answered.

Parents & Caregivers: Join us in the Auditorium at 9:45am for sessions with our administrative & counselling team on topics like transitioning to high school, staying connected, and how to get involved. Afterward, you're welcome to explore the school or join an optional Q & A session with Ms. Janet Thompson, the Grade 8 Vice-Principal and Ms. Leanne Hagglund, the Grade 8 Counsellor.

Lunch: At 12:30pm, students and families will gather in the cafeteria for a healthy lunch sponsored by our community partner, Fresh Roots, featuring food grown right on campus!

Please RVSP here by August 15th, 2025: https://forms.office.com/r/vi5yJFvdwM

If you can't attend, no action is needed. This optional event is designed to ease the transition, but all students will receive their schedule & locker on Tuesday, September 2nd!

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