Notices

Whole Girl, Whole World Evening Event
Jessica Lahey, this year’s Whole Girl, Whole World speaker presenting on the topic of The Gift of Failure, has created a video for the CHS community. Her presentation will explore the positive impact that experiencing and owning failure has on the healthy development of children through to young adults. Open to the CHS community and the public, the event takes place at CHS on September 27 at 7:00 pm. Purchase your tickets online »

Receiving Email
Crofton House School communicates important information such as special alerts, school closures, student reports, event invitations, and community news by email. At the beginning of the year, all parents are added to the communication list. Should you choose to unsubscribe, please be advised that you will miss this important means for staying connected to the CHS community.

Extraordinary Girls Campaign
As we approach Admissions season, a campaign to support the CHS Strategic Plan objective of attracting Extraordinary Girls is set to start next week. The campaign will include advertisements at bus shelters, in the Globe and Mail newspaper, radio, digital and social media ads, and a landing page attached to the school’s website. Advertisements will encourage viewers and listeners to learn more about CHS, let them know about financial assistance available for girls entering grade 8 and the opportunity to attend our open houses in November.

Babysitter Directory Annual Signup
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.

Accessing the Social Directory
The social directory is available for families to assist in communicating with your daughter's classmates and their parents. The directory includes participating CHS students along with parental contact information limited to name, grade, email addresses, and phone numbers. Access the social directory »

Run for the Cure CHS Team
Run for the Cure takes place Sunday, September 30. Join the CHS team in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. When registering for Junior School, search for ‘Crofton House Junior School,' or for Senior School, search ‘Crofton House Senior School.' Register online »

Welcome Letter from the ISABC
The Independent Schools Association of BC (ISABC) welcomes you to the 2018-2019 school year. Please read this message from the executive director Dr. Elizabeth Moore.

Vidigami Update
An invitation will be sent to you in the coming weeks to join Vidigami, a useful tool for viewing, sharing and archiving school photos. The system is easy to learn and is intuitive to use. It is especially useful for capturing athletics, creative arts, outdoor trips, and other fun activities. Please stay tuned for an invitation email.

Download the Community Dining App
The "Touch of SAGE" app is available for download on your mobile device. View daily menus and ingredients, create a custom allergen profile, plan meals, and provide feedback – all in one place. To find out more, watch the instructional video.

Uniform Shop Hours
The School Store & Alumnae Uniform Shop regular hours are Monday to Thursday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The store is closed on Fridays.

Community News

Photos of Award Winners from Opening Assembly
Congratulations to the students who received awards at the Opening Assembly. The School has made photographs of the winners and the grad class of 2019 and 2024 available for download.

Nine CHS Students Star in Les Misérables
Les Misérables, the world’s longest running musical featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time, is coming to the Saint’s Players stage from November 6 to 10. Nine CHS senior students will be starring in the musical: Hanna L., Samantha M., Cassidy R., Ritishia J., Kristi L., Gaby T., Ally T., Maddie W., and Isabelle M. If you would like to see our girls perform, purchase tickets now.

ICT Students Step Into World of Virtual Reality
Senior School students in ICT classes are currently concentrating on the topics of Virtual Reality (VR) and 3D environments. They are using a tool called C3D to create their virtual environments to allow them to integrate 3D models from TinkerCAD and SketchUp, as well as import sounds to create an immersive world. The students then transfer their creations to a mobile device that is then inserted into a set of VR goggles, which allows them to step into the world they just created.

Varsity Volleyball Team Welcomes New Coach
With the start of the Fall athletics season underway, the varsity volleyball team welcomes new head coach Christian Redmann. Christian was a professional beach volleyball player who competed for Canada on the World Tour for 15 years. Not only has he won titles in both the national and international stage, Christian has also been coaching youth volleyball for 15 years and has led many of those teams to championship titles. He is currently the head coach of the top Canadian men’s beach volleyball team, 2016 Rio Olympian Ben Saxton and Grant O’Gorman, and is the founder of the Vancouver Volleyball League, a club that gives access to kids of all skill levels to play volleyball. Welcome to the Falcons' nest!

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

Welcome Back! Thank you to the organizers and volunteers who helped stage the Welcome Back BBQ. Everyone enjoyed the warm welcome with delicious food, ice cream, and catching up with friends.

As well, a sincere thank you to all those who participated in our annual backpack drive. Thanks to your efforts, students in need in the Vancouver area will start the year off with a full complement of school supplies. These two events are an example of the many ways the PA helps enrich and engage our school community. I look forward to seeing you all throughout the year.

Suzanne Chong,
CHS Parents’ Auxiliary Chair

Winter Bazaar – Blitz Days
Hard to believe, but we are only nine weeks away from the Crofton House Winter Bazaar, where we open our doors and welcome thousands of visitors to our campus for a day of fun and festivities. This parent-organized and cherished tradition has something for everyone: baking, one-of-a-kind crafts, games for the kids, food trucks, and bargains galore at our resale booths. And once again, all proceeds from this event will be donated to KidSafe Project, a local charity providing essential services and programs during school breaks for over 450 vulnerable children in the Vancouver area.

Start collecting your gently used donations now for our first week of Blitz Days and bring them to the Balaclava St. entrance on October 1 and 3 between 8:00 am – 9:30 am. There will be more dates to follow. Click here for more information about the Winter Bazaar and how you can be a part of it.

Important Dates