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Event Details 
Cross Country Mini Meet - All Grades 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Extracurricular, School & Student
Thursday October 9 from 3:15-4:45pm at Camosun Park for all grades
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Event Details
Thanksgiving Day All Day
Statutory Holiday (Board), Statutory Holiday
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Event Details
PAC Meeting (October) 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PAC, Parent
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