Calendar Highlights

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Whole School

November 29 - Crofton House Winter Bazaar
December 19 - Carol Service
December 20 - January 12 - Winter Break (No classes for students) 

Junior School

November 27 - Grade 4 Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
December 1 - JK-Grade 7 Parent Assembly
December 2 - ECE Winter Concert
December 4 - Grade 4-5 Winter Concert    
December 11 - Grade 6-7 Winter Concert
December 18 - Junior School Family Holiday Sing-Along
December 18 - ECEC Kids for Kids Holiday Market
December 18 - No After-School Care Available

Senior School

December 3 - Orchestra & Choir Concert
December 4 - Report 1 Published (4:00 pm)
December 12 - Senior School Winter Games

Learning Together

November 20 - Whole Girl, Whole World: Supporting Girls to Thrive (Tickets)
November 25 - Grade 11 Career Education & Post-Secondary Presentation
December 2 - Grade 10 Holistic Admissions Session (English)
December 5 - Grade 10 Holistic Admissions Session (Mandarin)
December 11 - Grades 8-12: Assessment & Reporting as Tools for Improved Learning (Presentation and Coffee Social)

Parents' Auxiliary (PA)

December 9 - Senior School Holiday Tea
December 10 - CHS Community Book Club
December 18 - Junior School Holiday Tea
Saturday Mornings – Pickleball Socials (sign up here!)

Learning Together Events

Whole Girl, Whole World - Supporting Girls to Thrive: Tools for Parents

Join the CHS community tonight, Thursday, November 20, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Theatre of the Beedie Fine Arts Centre for Whole Girl, Whole World's Supporting Girls to Thrive: Tools for Parents, with registered clinical counsellor Julie-Anne Richards. Purchase tickets ($10) here. 

Upcoming Grade 10 Holistic Post-Secondary Admissions Session in English and Mandarin

Parents of Grade 10 students are invited to two upcoming in-person workshops—one in English and one in Mandarin—providing valuable insights into the holistic admissions processes for admission to colleges and universities, and the impact of these on Grade 11 course planning. Attendance for each session is limited to one parent/guardian per family, due to venue capacity. Kindly RSVP by Monday, November 24, for either event: 

• English Session: Tuesday, December 2, at 9:00 am in the Heritage Dining Room of the Old Residence. RSVP here.
• Mandarin Session: Friday, December 5, at 9:00 am in the Heritage Dining Room of the Old Residence. RSVP here

See all events.

Notices - For Information

Reminder: Upcoming Financial Assistance Deadline

Families whose financial circumstances have recently changed are encouraged to apply for financial assistance for the 2026–2027 school year through Apple Financial Services by Monday, December 1, 2025. Families currently receiving assistance must also reapply by this date; the application fee will be waived. 

Details are available in the School’s Financial Assistance Policy. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Karen Choi, Director, Finance & Operations.

Coffee Mornings with the Head of School and Chair of the Board

On Tuesday, November 18, Ena Harrop, Head of School, and Todd May, Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors, welcomed parents for a coffee morning on campus where they provided an update on the third year of strategic plan implementation and the Board’s priorities for the year ahead, and answered questions. For further information on the strategic plan implementation and this year’s priorities, please see the 2024-2025 Annual Report, and the Thriving in Possibility implementation documents on the My CHS Parent Portal. Read more.

Grab & Go Closure for Winter Bazaar Prep

The Grab & Go counter in Manrell Hall will be closed on the afternoon of Thursday, November 27, and all day Friday, November 28, to help facilitate the setup for the Winter Bazaar.

Gift Acceptance Policy

To help avoid an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest for the employee and the School, Crofton House School employees may only accept gifts per section 3.3 Gift Acceptance Policy of the CHS Employee Handbook. Gifts should be reasonable, not exceeding $500 from one family per academic year. Employees are not able to accept cash. Please understand that if an employee refuses or returns a gift, they are following the School's policy. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Robinson, Director, Human Resources.

Parking for Winter Concerts

We look forward to welcoming families to upcoming winter concerts on campus. The School parkade will be open for all evening events. Additional parking is available a few blocks away. When parking in these areas, please account for the time it takes to walk to campus, be a respectful neighbour and adhere to the posted parking regulations. Note that nearby parking is limited.

Emergency Preparedness: Recent Fire Drill

On Monday, November 17, the Whole School took part in a fire drill, practicing a safe, calm, and efficient evacuation from campus buildings. In the event of a real emergency, the School will notify you via phone, text and email, directing you to the School website for additional information and updates on student pick-up.

Student Experience

Junior School students explored the wonders of the animal world with Writer-in-Residence and alum mum Rachel Poliquin ’93, and enjoyed Cozy Week. While in the Senior School, students participated in memorable Ivy Days and Service Together events. The Whole School also gathered for a moving Remembrance Day ceremony led by students. The weeks surrounding Mid-Term Break have been filled with connection, reflection, and community spirit. Check out the highlights gallery here.

Coding and Collaboration: The Grade 6 Makey Makey Arcade

Earlier this week, the Junior School’s Sherman Jen Learning Commons transformed as Grade 6 students unveiled their very own “Makey Makey Arcade”! From dance mats and action mazes to the timeless favourite Whack-a-Mole, each student-led creation incorporated inputs, code and displays crafted by the students themselves. Read more.

Learning, Creating and Reflecting: Ivy 12 Day Focused on Making an Impact in the Downtown Eastside

Each year, the Ivy Compass Program invites Grade 12 students to closely examine the history, challenges, and enduring strength of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community. Through team research and reflection, students develop meaningful service projects to support one of Crofton House School’s community partners, the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC).;

This year’s Ivy 12 Day on Tuesday, November 4, was co-created and led by Yasmin, a Grade 12 student whose non-profit, Changemakers, partners directly with the DEWC. Her connection to the work not only enriched Ivy Day but also inspired her peers to consider how action can spark lasting change. Read more.

From fall to winter sports we go! Junior School athletics are off to an exciting start, with the 7B team kicking off the basketball season in a tournament tomorrow! Meanwhile, various Senior School fall sports are wrapping up their seasons, with a fourth place finish at the AAA Provincial Championships for varsity field hockey, and the varsity volleyball team earning their place in provincials with strong play in the Sea to Sky Championships. Read more.

Go Falcons Go!

Winter Bazaar – News!

Please join us Saturday, November 29, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm as we celebrate our incredible Crofton House community whose generosity, support, and participation shapes our community.

Pre-Purchase Pick Up

• Sunday, November 23: Pre-purchased plants, wreaths, blankets, tumblers, journals, berets and activity tickets will be available for pick up at the Chee Family Foyer of the Beedie Fine Arts Centre. SignUp to secure your pick-up time.
• Tuesday, November 25: Pie pick up will take place from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the Nancy Chan Courtyard.

Volunteer Sign-up

If you or your Senior School daughter have not had an opportunity to join the Winter Bazaar volunteer team, we still have spots available and would love to have you participate! Senior School girls can sign up for opportunities directly using the student SignUp.

Get Greative at the Winter Bazaar!

Visit Design Den, a new hands-on crafting space where participants take home one of three Do-It-Yourself projects: personalize a tote bag, design a travel jewelry case, or crochet a cute animal. Each craft is $20, including materials. Spots are limited, so reserve your crafting time in advance.

Please invite your family and friends for this fun day of games, activities, artisanal and thoughtfully selected items, as well as delicious food and drink all in support of our community partners.

We look forward to seeing you at the Bazaar!

Need more information? Please check out the Bazaar Website. Questions? Please email bazaarchairs@croftonhouse.ca.

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

Save the Date: Get Into the Holiday Spirit!

The CHS Parents' Auxiliary cordially invites parents to kick off the holiday season at two Holiday Teas. Please join us for a mix and mingle with festive tea, coffee and treats. Come dressed in your holiday best, or add a fun festive touch!

• Senior School Holiday Tea (Grades 8-12 parents): Tuesday, December 9, 8:30 am to 10:00 am in Manrell Hall. Senior School parents, RSVP by Tuesday, December 2.
• Junior School Holiday Tea (JK–Grade 7 parents): Thursday, December 18, 9:15 am to 10:45 am in Manrell Hall immediately following the Junior School Family Sing-along. Junior School parents, RSVP by Thursday, December 11.

Service Together: Caring for Others in Our Community

On November 5 and 6, our dedicated Senior School student and parent volunteers made Service Together a tremendous success. Eleven Senior School parents and students met in the Rix Foods Lab to bake homemade granola bars. The next day, 30 parent and student volunteers gathered in the Ivy Lounge to assemble care packages for the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC). We were grateful to welcome a guest speaker from the DEWC, who shared powerful insights into their vital work. A heartfelt thank you to event co-chairs Yan Zhang, Carol Wang, and Sharon Xia, and to every volunteer whose generosity helped make a meaningful difference.

Reminder: Holiday-themed Community Book Club

Please join us for the next winter/holiday-themed book club meeting on Wednesday, December 10, from 9:30 to 10:30 am in the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge. Drop in, wear your festive best, and bring a favourite holiday snack (nut-free). No RSVP required! 

Fitness, Fun and Friends! 

A reminder that the “PB & Jam” Parent Pickleball Socials are continuing in November and December. Check the sign-up sheet to grab a spot. All levels are welcome!

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