Calendar Highlights

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Whole School

November 7 - Remembrance Day Assembly (Information below)
November 10-12 - Mid-Term Break & Remembrance Day (School closed)
November 13-14 - Professional Development Days (No classes for students)
November 29 - Crofton House Winter Bazaar

Junior School

November 27 - Grade 4 Coffee & Conversation with JS Director

Learning Together

November 20 - Whole School: Whole Girl, Whole World - Supporting Girls to Thrive (Purchase tickets)
November 25 - Grade 11 Career Education & Post-Secondary Presentation 

Parents' Auxiliary (PA)

A Winter Bazaar Welcome from the Deputy Head & Parents' Auxiliary Chair

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, our community comes together once again for one of the most cherished traditions of the year — the Crofton House Winter Bazaar. This wonderful event transforms our campus into a festive marketplace filled with laughter and fun. Read more.

Purposeful Parenting Resources

Supporting Anxious Girls: A Guide for Parents

Children and teens today face layered pressures: performance, belonging, social media, identity, and rapid brain-body change. Some experience anxiety from overload, others from under-support, and often both. Your role isn’t to erase anxiety, but to help your child or teen feel safe, seen, and capable when it arises. As we prepare to welcome registered clinical counsellor Julie-Anne Richards for her presentation, read more about supporting your daughter in navigating anxiety.

Learning Together Events

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

Join the CHS community on 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 - Supporting Girls to Thrive: Tools for Parents, with registered clinical counsellor Julie-Anne Richards. This session will also focus on strengthening your connection with the young people you care about. You’ll leave with research-based tools, and practical strategies to help you support the whole girl as she navigates stress, uncertainty, and anxiety, and learns to navigate her world with confidence. Purchase tickets ($10) here.

See all events.

Notices - Action Items

Coffee Morning with the Head of School and Vice-Chair of the Board

We are pleased to welcome Vice-Chair Todd May as the Board of Governors representative at the upcoming Coffee Morning with Ena Harrop, Head of School, on Tuesday, November 18, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the Heritage Dining Room of the Old Residence. Learn more about Todd on the blog.

Together, Ena and Todd will provide an update on the third year of strategic plan implementation and the Board’s priorities for the year ahead, and answer any questions you may have. Everyone is welcome, especially parents who are new to the School and those who couldn't attend last year! Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 12.

Support Future Talent Through the CHS Work Experience Program

The CHS Work Experience Program gives motivated Grade 11 and 12 students the chance to gain real-world experience, contribute meaningfully, and explore career paths. Employers benefit from fresh perspectives, skilled support, and the rewarding opportunity to mentor the next generation.

This year, we have an exceptional number of eager students ready to take on placements—and we’re actively seeking new placement opportunities. If your organization could host a student (or know someone who might be interested!), and you’d like to learn more about getting involved, we’d love to hear from you. Visit the WEP webpage to get in touch.

Notices - For Information

Reminder: Upcoming Financial Assistance Deadline

Current families whose financial circumstances have changed recently are encouraged to apply for financial assistance. Applications, through Apple Financial Services, for the 2026-2027 school year are due Monday, December 1, 2025. Details of the Financial Assistance Program can be found in the School's Financial Assistance Policy.

A reminder that families currently receiving financial assistance must also apply for the next school year by December 1. The application fee will be waived. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Karen Choi, Director, Finance & Operations.

Remembrance Day Assembly

On Friday, November 7, from 9:00 am to 9:45 am, the annual student-led Remembrance Day Assembly will be held at the school and broadcast to the community via livestream. Please note that November 8 is also Indigenous Veterans Day in Canada, a day to honour the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples.

Annual Report Slideshow & PDF

The 2024-2025 Annual Report has now been published. You can view the report and an accompanying highlight video celebrating the 2024-2025 school year.

Inclement Weather Notice

Winter weather can make travel challenging. The School has a procedure to respond to inclement weather that results in school closure, and this is outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook under “School Closure Procedures” (page 37). Communication of closure is sent through a third-party system, Regroup, via voicemail, email, and text.

Student Experience

Happy Halloween, CHS! The spooky season brought our campus to life with trick-or-treating in the Junior School and a costume contest in the Senior School, alongside fall sports and a flurry of other campus happenings over the last two weeks. Check out the highlights gallery here. 

Engaging with Authors & Exploring Environmentalism

A huge congratulations to Maddie, Grade 10 and Bella, Grade 11, for their leadership as student representatives during the recent book launch for How to Be Hopeful: Empowering Practices to Overcome Despair and Act for Climate Justice by University of Victoria School of Environmental Studies adjunct professor, keynote speaker and activist Elin Kelsey, on Wednesday, October 29! Their thoughtful and inspiring questions sparked meaningful dialogue around Elin’s new book. 

Maddie and Bella, along with Amanda, a Grade 12 student, are serving as student representatives on the CHS team as we participate in the Climate Action Accelerator Program and work together to develop a school-wide climate and nature action plan.  

Deepening Understanding: Ivy 8 Indigenous Education Day

In the recent Ivy 8 Day focused on Indigenous education, students engaged in meaningful conversations and hands-on experiences that deepen their understanding of colonization’s lasting impacts and the resilience of Indigenous peoples. Read more.

From exciting volleyball matches in the Junior School to league finals, ISAs, and provincials across the Senior School, there’s been excitement both on campus and as far as Vancouver Island’s Nanoose Bay in the past two weeks for the Crofton Falcons. Plus, meet October’s Senior School Falcons of the Month! Read more.

Go Falcons Go!

Winter Bazaar Countdown Is On

Excitement is building for this year’s Winter Bazaar on Saturday, November 29, in support of the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and Backpack Buddies. Thank you for your continued support of this cherished community tradition.

Accepted items: accessories (watches, purses, jewelry), women’s clothing (yes please: fancy dresses, no thank you: shoes!), sporting goods, books, toys, games, puzzles, LEGO, stuffies, body care products, cute stationery, and Halloween candy. See full list.  

Pre-Sales Are Open

The final day to secure a holiday wreath, a potted plant or a delicious pie is Sunday, November 9! Some items are already selling out! Families are encouraged to pre-purchase entrance passes and activity tickets in advance to avoid line-ups on Bazaar Day. See item descriptions or access the pre-sale order form. 

Pre-Sale Pick-Ups 

• Plants, pies and spirit merch pick-ups will be on Sunday, November 23, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Junior School roundabout. 
• Pie pick-up will be on Tuesday, November 25, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the Nancy Chan Courtyard.  

Questions? We’d love to hear from you. Please email bazaarchairs@croftonhouse.ca.

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

The Senior School Family Night Brings Families Together

Our second annual Senior School Family Night was a wonderful success! Many families had the chance to meet and connect, with a strong showing from our Grade 8 families. Families enjoyed friendly competition at the ping pong table and basketball hoops, and fierce competition during trivia and music games - all in good fun! DJ Jordan kept the energy high, getting both kids and parents out on the dance floor. 

None of this would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our event organizers, Joan Liu, Helena Shao, and Melenie Thambiratnam, and their team of volunteers who supported the set-up, sign-in table and clean-up. A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteer parents who also helped make this family event a truly memorable evening. 

Engaging Discussions at the Community Book Club

On October 29, CHS parents and alumnae gathered for the Book Club to discuss works by popular author Liane Moriarty. The diverse selection sparked a warm and lively conversation, leaving participants with plenty of new reading recommendations. Our thanks go to Ching Chen for her continued leadership of the Book Club.

Please mark your calendars 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).

Fitness, Fun and Friends! 

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!  

Volunteer Spotlight: Capturing Family Memories and Making New Connections 

For the past three years, CHS parents Iain Sinclair (Class of '27) and Yvonne Wong (Class of '26) have been the creative eyes behind the beloved Winter Bazaar portrait sessions. Both were inspired to volunteer out of a shared desire to give back. Read about their memories, and why they each volunteer, on the blog.

Our deepest gratitude to our portrait photographer volunteers for their generous time and talents helping raise funds for our Winter Bazaar community partners.  

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