Calendar Highlights

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Whole School

October 11 - International Day of the Girl Child   
October 14 - Thanksgiving (School Closed)
October 21 - Individual Photo Retake Day with Artona 
October 22 - Learning Together: Improving Sleep for Pre-Teens and Teens    
October 25 - Provincial Pro-D Day: No Classes for Students
October 30 - CHS Annual General Meeting
November 30 - Winter Bazaar

Junior School

October 15-18 - Grade 5 OE Trip to Camp Elphinstone
October 18 - Grade 4 Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
October 23 - Grade 6-7 Parent-Teacher Conferences for Maths, Science, French & Humanities
October 24 - JK-Grade 7 Parent-Teacher Conferences  
November 1 - SK Coffee & Conversation with JS Director

Senior School

October 16-19 - Western Canadian Independent School Volleyball Championship  
October 24 - Grade 8 to 9 Parent Session with Personal Counsellors
October 29 - Literacy 10 Assessment
October 30 - Literacy 12 Assessment
October 31 - Grade 10 to 12 Parent Session with Personal Counsellors
November 1 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (No Classes)

Message from the Head of School

As we prepare to acknowledge International Day of the Girl Child tomorrow, “a day dedicated to celebrating the voices and power of girls, championing their rights worldwide, and reflecting on the challenges they continue to face because of their gender,” (Government of Canada), I am filled with a sense of hope as I look across our campus. 

This year’s theme, "Girls’ Vision for the Future," resonates deeply with our CHS Identity. As you will know, we strongly believe that the agency of women and girls holds the key to a better future for all. Hence, we are dedicated to preparing our students for their futures, equipping them with the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them. Read more.

Learning Together

Improving Sleep for Pre-Teens and Teens with Lisa L Lewis

On Tuesday, October 22 at 12:00 pm, author Lisa L Lewis will join us for a virtual lunchtime learning session to share her top sleep tips. Lisa will discuss the latest research on sleep, its incredible importance and practical suggestions for families to improve sleep for everyone. Her presentation will respond to CHS student data and voice around sleep, ensuring a relevant and meaningful session. For more information and to register, revisit the previous communication to families here.

Senior School Coffee & Conversations

Senior School parents, please be advised of two upcoming drop-in (no registration required) Coffee & Conversation sessions with the personal counsellors, in the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge from 8:30 am to 9:30 am: 

• Grade 8 to 9 session on Thursday, October 24: Transitioning to the Senior School for Grade 8 students and settling back into school for Grade 9 students can be a busy and challenging time. This session focuses on how to invite and maintain connection with your child as they transition back to school. 
• Grade 10 to 12 session on Thursday, October 31: There is mounting pressure to succeed and do well. It can be very stressful and, as a parent, it is difficult to be there for your child when you can't take away their stress. At this session, learn strategies to support your child through challenge. 

Notices - Action Items

Photo Retake Day: Monday, October 21

Photo retakes will occur on Monday, October 21. Junior School retakes will be from 8:30 am to 11:00 am in the Junior School Atrium, and Senior School retakes will be from 8:20 am to 11:00 am in the Heritage Dining Room of the Old Residence. Students should be in their #1 Uniform for the photo.

Priority is given to those who have not yet had a photo taken. Any retakes will improve technical issues (e.g., eyeglass glare, poor posture/head tilt or eyes closed). The retake will replace the original photo taken earlier in the year (no choice between the two photos will be available). 

Ivy Compass Jacket Drive 

The Ivy Compass team (Senior School) is holding a jacket drive for our service partner, the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC) from October 28-31. Students, staff, and families are invited to drop off a warm jacket, fleece or rain jacket in the Senior School Upper Foyer and receiving. We are accepting jacket sizes for teens and adults (no children's jackets please). Learn more about DEWC.

Notices - For Information

CHS Annual General Meeting

Please be reminded that the Annual General Meeting of Crofton House School will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Parents and guardians and current members of the Board of Governors are able to register to attend. More details are available in the communication sent to families.

Documentary Screening: An Unfinished Journey

We’re excited to share an upcoming screening of An Unfinished Journey, on Saturday, October 12, starting at 11:00 am at the Rio Theatre. The film is a collaboration between CHS’s partner organization Women Leaders of Tomorrow (WLOT), and Game Theory Films. Following the screening, a panel discussion will be moderated by WLOT founder Friba Rezayee. For more on the documentary and to attend, click here. Note: The Rio Theatre is 18+ for entry.

Student Experiences

Whether they were foraging in The Woods, playing field hockey on Kent Field, making delicious treats in the Rix Foods Lab, or enjoying campfires on their grade-wide trip, students have been fully embracing fall activities. Check out the highlights gallery here.

Engaging with Indigenous Culture: Grade 6 Field Trip Reflections

As part of their ongoing truth and reconciliation learning, the Grade 6 classes recently delved into Indigenous culture, communities, and ways of knowing beyond our campus. From engaging with Indigenous belongings at the Museum of Anthropology to a walking tour of Stanley Park, students had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history and cultural significance of Indigenous traditions. Read the blog here.

Campus Clips: Senior Kindergarten’s Special Alumnae Storytime

The Senior Kindergarten classes were treated to an alumnae visit on Tuesday, October 8, with co-authors Hannah Zisman ’05 and Conor McGlauflin reading their recently published picture book, Think a Thought. Read more.

Tournament Preview: Western Canadian Independent School Volleyball Championship

Get ready to cheer on our Crofton Falcons! The Western Canadian Independent School Volleyball Championship (WCISVC) is scheduled to take place right here on campus from October 16 to 19. Learn more about the tournament schedule, and the tournament itself, on our blog.

Get the inside scoop on all other recent Junior School and Senior School Crofton Falcons match-ups and upcoming events on our blog.

Go Falcons Go!

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

Winter Bazaar: Donation Collection Days

Donation collection takes place at the Balaclava Street gate/roundabout and the Junior School roundabout accessible from Blenheim Street. There is a morning (7:30 am and 9:00 am) and afternoon (2:30 pm and 4:00 pm) collection time for all dates: 

• Monday, October 21 
• Monday, November 4 
• Monday, November 18 

Not sure what we are accepting? Check out our Winter Bazaar '24 website! for a list of accepted items. Questions? Please email bazaarchairs@croftonhouse.ca. Learn more.

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