Notices

Traffic Safety - Knox United Church
Managing traffic safety on the campus and surrounding streets is a priority for Crofton House School and our neighbours. Parents and guardians are reminded that the parking lot and driveway at Knox United Church are private property and reserved for church use. You can review all the traffic safety guidelines on our website.

RSVP to Grandparents' Day by April 15
Grandparents' Day for ECE and Grade 1-3 families will take place on Thursday, April 18. Please RSVP online by Monday, April 15 at 9:00 am.

Volunteer Opportunity: Class Parents for 2018 - 2019
Class Parent volunteers represent the Parents’ Auxiliary by organizing grade-specific events that enable parents, families, and students to connect with each other and strengthen our community. This is a shared volunteer position with light responsibilities spread out over the entire school year. It is a great way to be creative, meet other parents in your grade, and make new friends. For more information, please contact the class parent coordinator, at classparents@croftonhouse.ca. Complete the online signup form by April 15.

2019 Annual Golf Classic
The Parent Golf Committee and Advancement Department are working on our upcoming 2019 Annual Golf Classic scheduled for Friday, May 31 at the University Golf Club. If you are interested in supporting the event through a sponsorship, please contact Mariangela Brutti at mbrutti@croftonhouse.ca. Online registration will open Wednesday, April 24. Should you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Drew at kdrew@croftonhouse.ca.

Community News

Celebrating the Alumnae Junior Achievement Award Winner
Emily Ma '99 was recognized by the CHS Alumnae Association today for her outstanding accomplishments in science, technology and engineering. She started her career as a mechanical engineer and roboticist and is currently a lead at X, formerly Google [x], a stealth group focused on developing high-impact technologies that have the potential to massively improve hundreds of millions of lives. Emily also spent time with Grade 7 and 8 students, talking about her expertise and getting the girls to think outside the box with their questions on discovery and innovation.

Student Leaves an Impression at Pitch Night
During Spring Break, Grade 11 student Celine H. participated in Volition Advisors’ Women’s Pitch Night, an evening where entrepreneurs gain practical experience and valuable feedback on their 90-second pitch and presentation in front of a live audience and industry panel. She pitched about “Abroad”, an app and student-led service providing international students and newcomers with the best possible accommodation at a reasonable price by filtering their special requirements. Blown away by her pitch, Celine received second place for her idea, as voted by the audience. Thank you to Mr. Tran for supporting Celine in her pitch!

Celine has been invited to speak at the next Startup Vancouver, Celebrating Young Entrepreneurs event on April 30. It will be shining the spotlight on five or six young innovators, each representing a different high school, post secondary entrepreneurship program or accelerator. If you would like to come out and support Celine, purchase your ticket today.

ICT 8 Virtual Reality field trip
On a field trip to Sandbox VR, ICT 8 students were provided with a full immersion Virtual Reality experience through the use of a head mounted device and haptic technology. This trip was part of an introduction to their upcoming Virtual Reality unit where they will create their own 3D Virtual Worlds through computer programming. As the result of this experience students were able to identify the different tools, technologies and materials needed for production, as well as understand how complex tasks require multiple tools, technologies, and teamwork.

Silver Medal at Science Fair
Congratulations to Grade 11 students Natalie L. and Tiara S. on achieving the Silver Medal in the Senior Division of the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair last Saturday for their project “Food for thought: A Study on Canine Eating Behaviour”. They studied the eating behaviour of dogs in relation to obesity and weight management, collecting data using a self-designed and built photoplethysmogram (which records heart rate) while dogs ate from two different types of bowls (standard vs slow feeder) from a sample size of 20 dogs. Through statistical analysis, they concluded that a slow-feeder dog bowl slows canine eating consumption rate and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which leads to better digestive system function and healthier weight management.

Ballroom Dancing at St. George’s
Grade 7 students were invited to join the Grade 7 Saint George’s boys for a one-hour ballroom dancing workshop with professional ballroom dance instructors. Having participated in this program for more than 6 years as part of their Fine Arts week, this was a wonderful opportunity for the girls to build community and to enhance their Physical Education and Fine Arts curriculum.

CAIS Student Leadership Conference
Grade 10 students Molly B., Katie E., and Sally Z. attended the CAIS Student Leadership Conference at Shawnigan Lake School. Centred on the theme of “Thinking Outside the Box”, our students learned about the diversity of leadership and discovering individual purpose.

Student Featured Films Recognized at Reel2Reel Showcase
Six films created by the Digital Film students were selected to be featured at the Reel2Reel Youth Filmmaker's Showcase on April 11 at the Vancity Theatre. Three of the films received awards: Influenza by Natalie C. and Manny Li '18 won Best Audio Editing, Millenial Park by Jaid B., Jasmin M., and Annie Z. won Best Visual Effects, and What Celebrity? by Michelle Kim '18 won Best Editing. Congratulations!

CHS Exchange Program
Exchange students Emma K. and Angel Y. share their experiences of their time in Melbourne and New Zealand.

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

Get Involved with the 2019 Winter Bazaar

Become a Grade Convenor!
The Winter Bazaar is our School's largest event, welcoming thousands to our campus while raising money for KidSafe, a local charity providing programs for children during spring, winter and summer breaks. This year's bazaar is on Saturday, November 16 and we are assembling our team now. We require two convenors to lead each grade and no experience is required. An introductory gathering for all convenors will be held on May 28 at 8:30 am and most of the work begins mid-September. If you would like to volunteer as convenor or would like more information, please email the Winter Bazaar co-Chairs, Margot Jagger and Cathy Borritt, at bazaarchairs@croftonhouse.ca.

Donate Items to the Spring Collection Blitz for Winter Bazaar - May 8, 9, 10
We will be collecting gently used donations from 8:00 am to 9:30 am on May 8, 9, 10 at the Balaclava Street drop-off. We kindly request NO clothing for this early collection, EXCEPT used uniforms. For the Spring Blitz, we are collecting books, purses, housewares, baby & toddler gear, sporting goods and used uniforms. Check out the donation guide. Fall Blitz dates will be announced in September.

Show us your Sewing Skills!
Each year, parents, grandparents and students come together to sew incredible doll-sized CHS uniforms that instantly sell out. Uniforms are made from recycled used uniforms with patterns created by past parents. Individuals with various skill levels gather to cut, assemble, and sew the uniforms in the months before the Bazaar. We are currently searching for sewers AND for someone within our community to convene this cherished booth. Please contact us to learn more about this FUN and important role. bazaarchairs@croftonhouse.ca.

Important Dates