Calendar Highlights

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Whole School

September 27 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (School Closed)
October 1 - Learning Together Mandarin Session 2: Learning, Assessment & Post-Secondary Preparation  
October 7 - Learning Together Mandarin Session 3: Student Services & Inclusive Community
October 14 - Thanksgiving (School Closed) 

Junior School

September 26 - Grade 6-7 Curriculum Evening
September 27 - Grade 5 Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
October 1-4 - Grade 7 OE Trip to Camp Fircom
October 3 - Learning Together: JK-Grade 7 Parents: Digital Responsibility - Register
October 4 - Grade 2-3 Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
October 4 - Run for the Cure Think Pink Day (Pink Civvies)
October 7 - SK-Grade 7 Parent Assembly
October 7 - Lunchtime Parent Supervision Information Session
October 15-18 - Grade 5 OE Trip to Camp Elphinstone
October 18 - Grade 4 Coffee & Conversation with JS Director

Senior School

October 1 - Learning Together: Student Well-Being and Student Voice - What the Data Reveals
October 1 - Grade 8 Housewarming
October 1 - Grade 10 Career Education & Post-Secondary Presentation (Virtual)
October 8 - Grade 8/9 Career Education & Post-Secondary Presentation (Virtual)

PA Events - Details available in the PA section below  

October 2 - Winter Bazaar Coasters and Candle Workshop
October 4 - Winter Bazaar 3D Resin Mirror Workshop
October 8 - Winter Bazaar Stone Diffuser Workshop
November 30 - Winter Bazaar
December 4 - Service Together (Grade 8-12)
December 10 - Senior School Holiday Tea (Grade 8-12)
December 19 - Junior School Holiday Tea (JK-Grade 7)  

Message from the Head of School

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 is “a day to honour the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors, to acknowledge and accept their experiences at Residential School and remember the children who never came home. It's a chance to engage and educate people about BC's colonial history and how it has and continues to impact Indigenous communities” (gov.bc.ca). 

At CHS, the week leading up to September 30 provides our community with an opportunity to reflect and to foster a deeper understanding of Indigenous histories and cultures. Read more.

Enhancing Decision-Making Skills Through Everyday Technology 

In the Senior School, students are developing decision-making skills when it comes to technology. Through teacher modelling, classroom practices, technology instructions and their own mistakes, they are learning to make good choices. The School provides guidance to support their learning and help them make every choice a learning opportunity. 

You can also support your child in developing good decision-making skills by understanding her day-to-day technology use. Learn more.

Explore Upcoming Learning Together Events

In addition to sharing resources through Purposeful Parenting, the School schedules in-person or virtual presentations on topics ranging from education, parenting, and well-being to contemporary issues or the School's strategic plan: Learning Together. To learn more about upcoming events, visit our website.

Notices - Action Items

Financial Assistance for CHS Families

Current families whose financial circumstances have changed recently can apply for financial assistance. Applications, through Apple Financial Services, for the 2025-2026 school year are due Friday, November 29, 2024. 

A reminder that families currently receiving financial assistance must also apply for the next school year by November 29. The application fee will be waived for Crofton House families. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Karen Choi, Director, Finance.

Notices - For Information

Learning Together: Supporting the Navigation of School Life - Mandarin Sessions.

Registration is still open for the October 1 (Learning, Assessment, and Post-Secondary Preparation) and October 7 (Student Services and Inclusive Community) session of this series. See more information or register for a session. 

CHS Website Now in Multiple Languages

The school website is now available in English, French, Chinese, Punjabi, Tagalog, Korean, Spanish and Persian. Click the language icon in the bottom right corner of the website to choose your preferred language. 

Grab and Go Closure on October 8

The Grab and Go will be temporarily closed from 3:30 to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 8 for a scheduled assessment in Manrell Hall. We appreciate your understanding.  

Run for the Cure CHS Team

The CIBC Run for the Cure returns to Concord Community Park in Vancouver on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Whether you would like to support by participating in person or donating to help the CHS School team reach their goal, visit the fundraising page for the Junior School, and view the event page for more information.

Admissions for the 2025-2026 School Year

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year at Crofton House are now open. Applications for all intake years (JK, SK, Grade 6, Grade 8) are all due on November 29, 2024. Please share our invitation to register for an upcoming open house with your network, or encourage them to connect with our Admissions team at either the Trout Lake Farmers Market on Saturday, September 28, or the Riley Park Farmers Market on Saturday, October 5. 

If you have any questions about the admissions process, please contact Richard Cohee, Director, Admissions & Enrollment. Learn more.

Dental Benefits for Children

Vancouver Coastal Health has shared information about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), now available for children under 18. Read the following PDF for further details, including eligibility information.

L'Shanah Tovah and G'mar Chatimah Tovah!

As we enter the season of Rosh Hashanah (Wednesday, October 2 to Friday, October 4) and Yom Kippur (Friday, October 11 to Saturday, October 12), we want to extend our warmest wishes to the Jewish families in our community who are celebrating. May these holidays bring you peace, joy, and a renewed spirit. Learn more.

Student Experiences

School is back in full swing and students are bringing life to every corner of the campus. From Junior Kindergarten’s first visit to The Woods, Grade 7s pitching tents in the courtyard and Senior School students filling the atrium for Activities Galore. Check out the highlights gallery here.

Embracing Indigenous Voices: Conversations with Author Christine Day

On Monday, September 30, the School will close in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This week, students have been engaging in learning and activities in support of Truth and Reconciliation, including an author talk with Christine Day in both the Junior and Senior School, and Orange Shirt Day on campus tomorrow. Learn more about Christine's presentations and access a list of resources on our blog.

Support Crofton House’s Work Experience Program as an Employer

Available through Grades 11-12, the Work Experience Program (WEP) bridges academic life and the professional world. The WEP team has a high demand for student placements, and we need your engagement to ensure our students have incredible placement experiences! The CHS community has always been a vital source of potential employers, and now more than ever, we need your support to connect students with amazing opportunities.

Read our blog post about the program to learn more, and fill out the Employer Interest Form to speak with a WEP team member about opportunities to support and mentor CHS students as a program employer.

Campus Clips: A Visit from Dr Anne Bonnycastle in Entrepreneurship 12

A familiar face joined the Senior School entrepreneurship classes recently: Dr Anne Bonnycastle! Two blocks of Entrepreneurship 12 had the opportunity to hear from Dr Bonnycastle about her diverse career journey, highlighting her transformation from shy student to an accountant, to accomplished musician and educator, and now author. Read more.

Volleyball, field hockey, and cross-country are all in action here at CHS! Find out more about all things Falcons for the start of the term, plus updates on upcoming games and tournaments on our blog.

Go Falcons Go!

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

The Crofton House Winter Bazaar

Visit the Winter Bazaar website for everything you need to know to prepare for the upcoming event taking place on Saturday, November 30 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information on upcoming workshops, accepted new and pre-loved donations, and donation drop-off dates, please see the Winter Bazaar Newsletter.

Parents’ Auxiliary Fall Events At A Glance

Mark your calendars and join us for an exciting lineup of PA events in the months ahead! Additional details about each event will be provided as the time approaches. Dates and formats are subject to change. 

• December 4: Service Together (Grades 8-12) - Senior School students and parents volunteer together for a meaningful cause, working side by side to create care packages for recipients in need living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. 
• December 10: Senior School Holiday Tea (Grades 8-12) - Senior School parents are invited to celebrate the holiday season together (come in your best festive attire!) and enjoy delicious seasonal treats as you mix and mingle with fellow parents. 
• December 19: Junior School Holiday Tea (JK-Grade 7) - The Holiday Tea for ECE and Junior School parents will take place immediately after the Junior School Family Holiday Singalong. Indulge in a delightful array of festive treats as you continue the celebration with fellow parents!

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