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Event Details 
Music Trip to Banff/Alberta May 2-7 8:40 AM - 3:05 PM
Parent, School & Student, Students
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Event Details
Gr.8 Career Education Assembly 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Parent, School & Student, Students
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Event Details
Gr.8 Applied Skills Rotation #3/3 8:40 AM - 3:05 PM
Parent, School & Student, Students
