Calendar Highlights

Log into the My CHS portal to access the full school calendar.

Whole School

October 25 - Provincial Pro-D Day (No Classes for Students)
October 30 - CHS Annual General Meeting
November 8 - Remembrance Day Assembly (Livestream)
November 11 - Remembrance Day (School Closed)
November 12-13 - Mid-Term Break (School Closed)
November 14-15 - Professional Development (No Classes for Students)
November 21 - Whole Girl, Whole World Speaker Series: Tara Mohr (invite to follow)   

Junior School

November 1 - SK Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
November 4 - JK to Grade 7 Parent Assembly & Coffee Reception
November 21 - JK Coffee & Conversation with JS Director

Senior School

October 29 - Literacy 10 Assessment
October 30 - Literacy 12 Assessment
October 31 - Grade 10 to 12 Parent Session with Personal Counsellors
November 1 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (No Classes for Students)
November 6 - Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work Day

PA Events    

November 6 - Fall Community Book Club
November 30 - Winter Bazaar

Notices - Action Items

Conversation with Admissions

We know that many extraordinary students and families come to Crofton House through word-of-mouth from our community. CHS families are invited to join Richard Cohee, Director, Enrolment Management & Admissions, and his team on Tuesday, November 5 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the Heritage Dining Room of the Old Residence. The Admissions team will lead a discussion about the admissions process and financial assistance (for new students entering Grade 8), and parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions, so they can leave better informed about the admissions process and financial assistance. Register.

Become a Work Experience Program Employer Today! 

The CHS community has always been an essential source of employers for our Work Experience Program. As we prepare for our first 2024-2025 placements coming up throughout the winter, we have more students interested in placements than spaces available. We need your support to connect Senior School students with opportunities in a vast array of fields and workplaces (be that your own or one in your network)! Fill out the Employer Interest Form to speak with a WEP team member about opportunities to support and mentor CHS students. Learn more.

Notices - For Information

Co-curricular Updates Following Satisfaction Surveys

In 2023-2024, parents and guardians participated in the School’s annual Parent Satisfaction Survey and identified a decline in satisfaction surrounding co-curricular programs. In response to this feedback, both the Junior and Senior Schools asked students in Grades 5-12 to participate in a student survey, to better understand the students’ co-curricular experience and identify opportunities for enhancement. 

View the Survey Results & Enhancement Plans for information on the steps underway to respond to families’ and students’ feedback, as well as the plan for reviewing and enhancing the co-curricular experience for students.

Junior School Term 2 Co-Curricular Registration Begins Next Week 

Junior School parents, please note that registration for Term 2 co-curricular activities, Program Plus, athletics, and extended care for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7 will begin next week. Please watch for an email containing the registration links to be sent on Monday, October 28.

Recording of the Lisa L Lewis Presentation Improving Sleep for Pre-Teens and Teens

If you missed the lunchtime Learning Together session with Lisa L Lewis, a recording has been posted to the parent livestream archive. An article related to this presentation will also be shared in the next edition of this newsletter, as a Purposeful Parenting resource.  

Preventing Colds, Flu and COVID Transmission

As we embrace the cooler months, we tend to see a rise in flu, colds, and COVID-19 incidences. Taking proactive steps can reduce the risk of infection within our school community. Learn more.

Wishing You a Joyful and Prosperous Diwali

As the festival of Diwali approaches, we want to extend our warmest wishes to those in our community who will be celebrating this special occasion. May your celebrations be filled with love, happiness, and prosperity, bringing peace and warmth to you and your loved ones.

Student Experiences

From the excitement of field hockey and volleyball matches to the thoughtful celebrations of International Day of the Girl Child, the last two weeks have been a wonderful example of teamwork and empowerment across campus. Check out the highlights gallery here.

Putting Mindfulness into Practice in the Senior School

In the Senior School, and in response to student feedback about putting opportunities to promote positive mental health into practice while at school, mindfulness is being weaved into the fabric of student learning this year—including in a recent Grade 11 Advisory class. Learn more.

ZzzPower Program: Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits in Grade 2

This year, Grade 2 students are once again participating in the ZzzPower program—now in its fourth year here at CHS! Read about some of the awesome activities they’ve been doing in class to support their healthy sleep habits. Learn more.

Connecting with Young Entrepreneur Tahir Natha

This week, Computer Science 12 students had the opportunity to hear from an inspiring young entrepreneur, Tahir Natha. Tahir has already made waves in multiple industries, from tech to marketing and now the food sector. Learn more.

As the fall teams head into the end of their seasons, it was a busy couple of weeks of tournaments, championships, and last match-ups or events across Junior and Senior School athletics. Find out more on our blog.

Go Falcons Go!

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

The Crofton House Winter Bazaar

The Winter Bazaar presales have launched! If you have not had an opportunity to browse the beautiful products, plants and wreaths, consider a portrait booking, or pre-purchase your entrance wristband and activity tickets, visit the Winter Bazaar Presales webpage. The rest of the Bazaar swag and fun will be revealed on the day of the Winter Bazaar, Saturday, November 30. 

All proceeds will support our incredible community partners, the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre and Women Leaders of Tomorrow. These organizations are dedicated to creating empowering environments for women and driving meaningful change. Through our reciprocal relationships, the CHS community can support the important work they are doing to positively impact the lives of women and girls locally and globally. In turn, the organizations provide important opportunities for purposeful student learning, focusing on issues facing women. We have two final opportunities coming up quickly to turn your donations into treasures on our donation collection days:

• Monday, November 4 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm 
• Monday, November 18 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm 

Not sure what we are accepting? Check out our donation page for more information and a list of accepted items. 

For all of your Bazaar-related questions, please visit our Winter Bazaar '24 website, and revisit our two previous newsletters from September 26 and October 23! Questions? Please email bazaarchairs@croftonhouse.ca.

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