Calendar Highlights

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Whole School

February 20 - Community Celebration Event
February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
March 7 - 127th School Birthday
March 15-30 - Spring Break

Junior School

Senior School

February 21 - Learning Together: Empowered Parenting Workshops (Session 1 of 4)
February 27 - Learning Together: Empowered Parenting Workshops (Session 2 of 4)
February 27 - Report 2 Posted to MySchool at 4:00 pm
March 6-8 - Senior School Production: Hadestown 
March 6 - Learning Together: Core Competencies & Learning Habits
March 10 - Career Conference
March 14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (No Classes)

PA Events    

Message from the Head of School

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Family Day weekend and was able to have a break from the routine during this short and busy second term.

Last week, you received an invitation to complete the annual survey. I would like to encourage all parents and guardians to participate. The survey is available in both English and Mandarin. Surveys allow us to ask everyone about their experiences with the school directly, collect valuable data, and get input on the directions being considered. This is why regular surveys with all of our community members are a fundamental part of the Active Stewardship strategy in Thriving in Possibility. Read more.

Purposeful Parenting Resources

Creating Conditions for Connection

A strong, nurturing parent-child bond is essential for a child's healthy emotional, social, and cognitive development. It provides children with a sense of security and belonging—an essential protective factor as they grow, develop, and face challenges. When parents find time to cultivate positive interactions with their children, it helps set them up for success. Read more.

Learning Together Events

Senior School Learning Together: Core Competencies & Learning Habits

Join Senior School leadership on Thursday, March 6, from 8:30 to 9:30 am in the Bains Family Amphitheatre for a Learning Together session on the roles of students, teachers, and families in developing the BC curriculum’s Core Competencies. Explore how the CHS learning habits framework supports this growth through instruction and practice. Learn more and register here by Friday, February 28. 

Notices - Action Items

Parent/Guardian Satisfaction Survey Reminder

A friendly reminder to please complete this year's Annual Parent/Guardian survey (available in English and Mandarin) by 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 6. Your feedback contributes to our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement as part of our Active Stewardship strategy. Survey findings and next steps will be shared with the community after Spring Break. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. 

Emergency Preparedness: Hold-and-Secure Drill on February 19

On Wednesday, February 19, we successfully conducted a Hold and Secure drill to practice our response to a potential external threat that posed no immediate danger to our school community but required increased security. During the drill, students and staff followed protocols by locking doors, securing all entry points, and staying in designated safe locations while calmly continuing their regular learning and work activities. This exercise reinforced our preparedness and commitment to maintaining a safe and focused environment during such scenarios. 

In a real emergency, the School will notify you via text and email and direct you to our website for additional information and updates on student pick-up. Please take a moment to update your emergency contacts in MySchool, including who is authorized to pick up your child, and verify your contact numbers. Your cooperation helps us ensure everyone’s safety. Thank you!  

Tickets on Sale: Grade 10-12 Production, Hadestown

Tickets are on sale for the Grade 10-12 production of Hadestown. The show takes place nightly at 7:00 pm from Thursday, March 6 to Saturday, March 8, with a Saturday matinee at 1:00 pm. Learn more about Hadestown. 

Notices - For Information

Black History Month - Resources to Share

February is Black History Month! The 2025 theme is: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” Both the Junior and Senior School library staff have lists of resources to support students and teachers in their learning. Parents are encouraged to access these resources as well. 

Substance Use Prevention: Mental Health & Decision-Making Information Sessions

Join Dr Hayley Watson, an adolescent clinical psychologist from Open Parachute, for three free virtual sessions on Substance Use Prevention and Mental Health. These sessions for parents, guardians, and caregivers of youth ages 0-19 will provide practical skills to help prevent substance use and mental health issues. Building on a previous presentation about conversation tools, these sessions will take place on February 20, 25, and 26. Please register in advance. If you have any questions, email the Mental Health and Substance Use team at educ.mentalhealth@gov.bc.ca. 

Show Your Spirit: Shop CHS Merchandise Online

Celebrate CHS’s birthday in style with school merchandise! Explore our online School Store and discover a selection of items, including mugs, pyjamas, bucket hats, and more. Shop now and join the celebration!  

Ramadan Mubarak

As the month of Ramadan begins next week, we extend our warmest wishes to all those observing this holy period. May this time of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth bring you peace, joy, and closeness to your loved ones.

Student Experience

Valentine's Day celebrations, a Senior School Black History Month assembly with presenter Valerie Jerome, Ivy Compass Days, and Outdoor Education trips —just some of the CHS activities captured in the last two weeks! Check out the highlights gallery here.

Flexibility and Imagination: Life Drawing in Senior School Art

Earlier this month, art students across all grades in the Senior School had the wonderful chance to exercise their collaborative skills and creatively problem-solve during a vibrant life drawing workshop hosted by Young Gun Studios, a local studio that provides art education and portfolio guidance for students in Grades 8-12. Read more.

Work Experience Program Day in the Life: Communications & Marketing at CHS

In this blog, hear directly from Work Experience Program student Natalie, Grade 11, about one day of her placement right here at CHS working with the School’s Communications & Marketing Department. 

Congratulations to the Senior School Debate Club members who achieved impressive results at the National Public Speaking Championships in Winnipeg earlier this month. CHS students placed 3rd (Vanessa, Grade 11), 8th (Lucy, Grade 12), 10th (Olivia, Grade 10), 11th (Flora, Grade 11), 19th (Bella, Grade 10), and 23rd (Kaiya, Grade 10)! For more details on the Debate Club this year, see our previous blog post. 

From ISEA Playdays in the Junior School to playoffs in the Senior School, the basketball post-season continues with tournaments and match ups across the Lower Mainland. Read more on the blog.

Go Falcons Go!

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

PB & Jam: Parent Pickleball Social – A Smashing Success!

What an incredible turnout for the PA’s first-ever Parent Pickleball Social! Parents from all grades came together for a fun and active afternoon! Beginners learned the fundamentals of the game, while experienced players enjoyed open play and exciting matches. To the parents coming to the February 23 session, we can’t wait to see you there. A huge thank you to our amazing event chairs, Courtney Tang and Christina Louey, for bringing this event to life! 

Senior School Families Have a Blast at Trivia Night!

Over one hundred parents and students came out for the PA’s inaugural Senior School Family Trivia Night, where CHS families battled it out in an exciting trivia showdown and hit the dance floor for a night of fun! Winners of the trivia and dance contests not only earned bragging rights but also took home some fantastic prizes. None of this would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our event chairs Sophyia Uppal, Emma McPhail, and Lisa Ferrari. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this new Senior School family event a success! 

CHS Community Book Club: April 9 Meeting

Join our next meeting on April 9 where we’ll be diving into The Life Impossible by Matt Haig. All parents and alumnae are welcome! And as always, we’d love to hear from you if there is interest in an evening Book Club meeting, please email auxiliary@croftonhouse.ca. 

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