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Event Details 
Professional Development Day All Day
Non-Instructional Day
No school for students
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Event Details
Meet the Staff 3pm & 5pm 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
School & Student
Staff will host 2 sessions 3pm and 5pm. Get your school passport from the classroom teacher and join us on an adventure.
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Event Details
Individual Photo Day All Day
Students
We will start with the K students and work up to Grade 7.
