City of Vancouver - Sewer Work at Balaclava Street and West 39th Avenue

The City is continuing to upgrade sewer infrastructure in the neighbourhood. Construction will resume on Balaclava Street in late October. Sewer work on West 39th Avenue from Blenheim Street to Balaclava Street will follow in November and December 2019. Road closures will be in effect with restrictions for general traffic and street parking. Please see the letter from the City of Vancouver for more information.

Admissions + Financial Assistance Marketing Campaign

Applications for the 2020–2021 school year at Crofton House are now open and our Admissions team is busy with group tours, open houses and interviews. To support admissions, this year’s marketing campaign is focused on raising awareness of financial assistance available to new students entering Grade 8. It is a digital campaign so you might see the ads, like the one below, online or on social media. The best way for new families to get to know us is through our community. Encourage those who are interested to register for an upcoming admissions open house. If you have any questions about the admissions process, please contact Richard Cohee, Director, Admissions.

Conversation with Admissions

CHS families are invited to join the Admissions team on Tuesday, October 22 at 8:30 am for an informal Q&A at the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge. Richard Cohee, Director, Admissions, and his team will lead a discussion about the admissions process and financial assistance for new students entering Grade 8 and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions. Please RSVP by Friday, October 18 to attend the session.

Winter Bazaar Pre-Orders

The Winter Bazaar invites parents and staff to pre-order some of the lovely items being sold. Purchase a festive holiday wreath or orchid (online form), a professional portrait for your family (order form), or pies by The Pie Hole (order form). More details about these items, as well as opportunities to volunteer, are in the second Winter Bazaar newsletter. Don’t forget to check out the upcoming Blitz dates where you can donate your gently used goods.

Photo Retake Day

Photo retakes will take place Friday, October 18 in the Chee Family Foyer. Retakes are done to improve photography, for example, eyeglass glare, poor posture/head tilt, eyes closed, or uniform infraction. The retake will replace the student's original photo (no choice between the two photos will be available). If you have already ordered a photo package, you may return it at the time of retake. Students who miss both photo days and retake day can visit Artona studio Saturday, November 16, 10:00 to 3:00 pm. No appointment necessary.

Vidigami Update

Vidigami, a useful tool for viewing, sharing, and archiving school photos, has launched for the 2019–2020 school year. Invitations have been sent to new parents and we encourage all parents to upload photos for this school year. For returning parents, your user name and login remain the same.

Senior School Service Event

The CHS Parents’ Auxiliary invites Senior School girls and their parents to be part of the first Senior School service event of the 2019–2020 school year. In partnership with Cooking for a Cause, a local organization that prepares and distributes wholesome food to vulnerable people in our community, Senior School students and parent volunteers will prepare and package nutritious snacks and meals for Vancouver residents living with food insecurity. Food and packages will be assembled over two days. Spaces in this popular program are limited and will fill quickly. There are still spots available for meal preparation and delivery on Thursday, October 17 from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. SignUp to participate.

Babysitter Directory Annual Sign-Up

Students from Grade 8 to 12 who are interested in babysitting for CHS families can sign-up for the Babysitter Directory. The directory contains the name, contact info, and qualifications of available sitters. PLEASE NOTE: Students need to be registered for the directory annually, inclusion in the directory does not roll over from year to year.

Grab and Go

All payments for purchases from the Grab and Go will be made via student account, effective immediately. Students should have their student card with them (or a photo of their card) to purchase items. CHS parents can purchase items using a photo of their daughter's student card. As there are very few purchases made by cash by students or parents, limiting purchase to account only will increase efficiency at the till.

Whole Girl Whole World - A Message from Dr. Lisa Damour

On Thursday, September 26, this year's Whole Girl, Whole World, speaker, Dr. Lisa Damour, psychologist, author, columnist, teacher and expert on child development, spoke with Junior and Senior girls and parents about the healthy role stress and anxiety plays in helping them stretch beyond their comfort zones while keeping them safe, and how they can recover from periods of stress or anxiety. Katherine Grant, Speaker Series Coordinator, Parents' Auxiliary, shares her take-aways and summary of Dr. Damour’s presentation. Read blog and view photo gallery.

Beyond Human Innovation Challenge

The second annual all-girls' Innovation Challenge that took place at CHS on Saturday, September 28 was a huge success. We had 108 high school students from 10 different schools across the lower mainland attend. Read more or view the photo gallery.

Orange Shirt Day

The Senior School Social Responsibility Club spearheaded Orange Shirt Day on Monday, September 30. At the Senior School assembly, the two club captains Paula and Rebecca (left), presented a documentary they made in collaboration with with Acwsalcta School, an independent Nuxalk First Nations school in Bella Coola. Later Grade 12 studens Paula and Hailey (right) spoke to Grade 6 students on the meaning of the day. Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 to honour and remember residential school survivors and their families. "It’s something really important that we don't commemorate or acknowledge enough,” said Paula.

We for She Conference

Grade 11 and 12 students attended the We for She conference on Tuesday, October 1, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, which focussed on the theme of Connecting for Change. The event gathered together hundreds of students from across British Columbia with many powerful female artists, activists, and business and community leaders. These women spoke about the importance of standing up for gender equity and about becoming leaders, particularly within the world of engineering, business, and technology.

Think Pink Day and Run for the Cure

On Friday, October 4 students and staff dressed in pink to show their support of Think Pink Day, a day for breast cancer awareness. Parents, staff and students joined in on Run for the Cure on Sunday, October 6, pledging money towards breast cancer research.

Service Fair

Senior School students participated in the annual service fair where they signed up to volunteer for social service organizations around Vancouver.

Learning to Code

Grade 6 students were introduced to robotics and computational thinking. They coded a Dash Launcher robot to score the most points and to sink a hole in one!

Outdoor Education Trips

Grade 9 students take a break from the urban everyday at Strathcona Park during their Outdoor Education trip.

On their Outdoor Education trip, Grade 5 students enjoy a week away at the YMCA Camp Elphinstone on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Volleyball Wins

The Junior Volleyball Team participated in the Douglas College Invitational on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, in Coquitlam and took home bronze. The CHS Varsity Volleyball Team took home gold at the Capilano University volleyball tournament on Saturday, September 28. The 7A Volleyball Team won gold at the DIG It Volleyball Tournament at St. John's School on Friday, September 27 (below).
Go Falcons Go!

Happy Thanksgiving! Only five weeks until the Crofton House Winter Bazaar on Saturday, November 16!

Designer Fashions & Handbags - We are collecting brands from Aritzia to Gucci! Drop off your designer clothing, handbags, and shoes on any Blitz morning (listed below) or bring them anytime to the reception in The Old Residence for special care. Thank you for these special donations.

Blitz Days - Blitz Days collections will be held Wednedsay, October 16 and Friday, October 18 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am and on Saturday, October 19, a special Saturday blitz day when donations of gently-used items can be dropped off on Balaclava St. between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. We are eager to see more high-end and designer donations, but welcome all your pre-loved, gently-used items. See our donation guide for restrictions and ideas, plus our collection schedule.

Holiday Wreaths and Orchids Pre-Order - We are offering gorgeous evergreen wreaths and orchids for pre-order online. The order deadline is October 21 –  get your order in now!

Portrait Sittings - The Winter Bazaar is offering photography sessions for $80. Your 10-minute session will include up to 20 digital photos, perfect for holiday cards! Don’t miss out, these spaces fill fast! Book your portrait. 

Sweet and Savoury Pies Pre-Order - Don't miss out on your chance to order your delicious pies from The Pie Hole for pick-up from CHS on Wednesday, November 13. Perfect for entertaining or dinner for a busy family. Visit the Pie Hole's Winter Bazaar order form.

Bazaar Workshops - There are still some workshop spots available to make beautiful items for sale at the Makers' Market. Sign up today.

Did you know? All proceeds from the Winter Bazaar go to KidSafe, a local charity that provides programs for vulnerable children during school breaks. Get involved with the Winter Bazaar and join us in making a difference in our community.

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