Student Experience
Check out this week’s gallery for highlights from across campus, including Grade 4 gold panning with Yukon Dan, Senior School House performances, and the Grade 6–7 Spring Concert. You’ll also find moments from Junior and Senior Kindergarten students testing their teachers' hearing skills, the Grade 10 Ivy Compass Day, the CHS Alumnae Association Mother & Daughter Tea, and more!
Love Your Library
Last week was Love Your Library Week in the Junior School. Staff encouraged students to visit the Sherman Jen Learning Commons during lunchtime, with dozens of students leaping at the opportunity to snuggle down with a good book. Activities such as "build your own playing cards" added to the fun, reminding students that libraries are an amazing resource for knowledge, creativity, and inspiration.
Spirit Week in the Senior School
From May 19 to 22, laughter and smiles filled the hallways as students and staff participated in our annual CHS Spirit Week! In the Senior School, students enjoyed themed days such as You've Got A Friend In Me and Wacky Accessory Days, before ending the week with some friendly competition at Sports Day!
This edition, read about the BC Elementary Track & Field Meet for Grades 3-7 athletes, Sea to Sky Zone Championships for both the Senior School's varsity badminton team and track & field team, varsity golf's ISA Scramble, and the advanced rowers' trip to the Shawnigan Lake Regatta.
CHS Parents' Auxiliary
Calling all Volunteers! Year-End Celebration
A friendly reminder of our annual Year-End Celebration on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Nancy Chan Courtyard, featuring a classic BBQ selection of burgers, hot dogs, fruit, ice cream, fantastic performances and carnival games, perfect for all ages.To help us with planning, RSVP here. However, drop-ins are also welcome.
We still need your help! We’re looking for more parent volunteers to help create a joyful year-end experience for our students. Please sign up here by Tuesday, June 2, to lend a hand and be part of the fun!
A Year in Review with the Parents’ Auxiliary
At the May 14 Annual General Meeting, the PA celebrated an incredible year of community connections and recognized the contributions of several dedicated volunteers. We also extend our sincere thanks to Morgan Pulkinen, Manager, Events & Rentals, the CHS Communications team, and the Facilities team for their ongoing support of PA initiatives throughout the year.
A special thank you also goes to Euan McGhee, Specialist, Communications, for beautifully capturing these memories and creating this wonderful highlight video featuring moments from May 2025 to the present. We hope you enjoy this short look back at a memorable year together!
An Afternoon of Appreciation at Crofton House
On May 21, Crofton House educators and staff were celebrated with a special luncheon in the Old Residence, featuring a thoughtfully curated menu, elegant floral arrangements and linens, and many personal touches that made the occasion especially memorable. Guests enjoyed a delicious spread including baked salmon, steak, sushi, butter chicken, and a variety of fresh salads, and each attendee took home locally sourced honey as a sweet token of appreciation. Many educators and school staff shared how much they look forward to this annual tradition, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the generosity and enthusiasm of CHS parents.
Thank you to everyone who supported the luncheon through their contributions and efforts, and a special thanks once again to event chairs Isabell Suk and Gitanjli Sood for their leadership and organization of this wonderful celebration.
Highlighting Our Volunteers: Leading by Example with Yan Zhang
For Yan Zhang (daughter Maggie, Grade 12), volunteering is more than an activity; it’s a way of life. Since arriving in Canada in 1999, she has remained deeply committed to helping others, including seven active years with Parents’ Auxiliary events at Crofton House. During that time, she has taken on several key leadership roles, such as Event Chair of Senior School Service Together and Student Engagement Coordinator, a member of the Winter Bazaar executive team.
Among her many memorable experiences, Yan highlights the 2025 Winter Bazaar, where the Student Entrepreneurship booth saw record participation and energy. Despite the long hours, she found it incredibly rewarding to support students as they shared their ideas. Read more.
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