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Event Details 
Strathcona Open House 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Parent, Students
5PM to 7PM. Pizza served at 6PM.
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Event Details
Professional Development Day - No School for Students All Day
School & Student, School Not in Session
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Event Details
Terry Fox Run 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Parent, School & Student, Students
Parents who are available are welcome to come and cheer on the students participating in the annual Terry Fox Run. We will be running around MacLean Park.
