Calendar Highlights

Log into the My CHS portal to access the full school calendar.

Whole School

September 29 - Orange Shirt Day (information below)
September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (School Closed)(information below)
October 2 - Learning Together Mandarin Session #3 (information below)
October 7 - Coffee with Admissions (information below)
October 13 - Thanksgiving (School Closed)
October 17 - Learning Together: Crofton House School’s Learning Framework (Virtual) (information below) 

Junior School

September 25 - Grade 6-7 Curriculum Evening
September 26 - Grade 1 Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
October 3 - Grade 7 Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
October 6 - Senior Kindergarten to Grade 7 Parent Assembly & Coffee Social
October 7-10 - Grade 7 Outdoor Education Trip
October 9 - SK Parent Coffee & Conversation
October 10 - Grade 5 Parent Coffee & Conversation
October 14-17 - Grade 5 Outdoor Education Trip

Senior School

October 8 - Grade 8 Housewarming
October 8 - Grade 10 Career Education & Post-Secondary Presentation
October 8 - US Universities Mini Fair (information below)
October 9 - Learning Together - Student Well-being and Student Voice: What the Data Reveals & Coffee Social (information below)
October 15 - Grade 8/9 Career Education & Post-Secondary Presentation
October 16 - Grade 10-12 Coffee & Conversation - Effective Support When It Counts

Parents' Auxiliary (PA)

October 29 - CHS Community Book Club (information below)
November 5 & November 6 – Senior School Service Together
November 29 – Winter Bazaar
December 9 – Senior School Holiday Tea
December 18 – Junior School Holiday Tea
Saturday Mornings – Pickleball Socials (more dates added - sign up here!)

Learning Together Events

Supporting the Navigation of School Life - Final Mandarin Session

This three-session series in Mandarin is already in progress, with one further session on Thursday, October 2, on the topic of CHS Student Services and Inclusive Community. Please see the invitation sent to all families for further details and to register.

Crofton House School Learning Framework

Join Ena Harrop, Head of School, and members of the Junior and Senior School leadership team virtually on Friday, October 17, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, as they provide an overview of our Learning Framework, which articulates how we approach teaching and learning at Crofton House. Simultaneous translation will be available. Learn more and register here.

Senior School Learning Together & Coffee Social: Student Well-Being & Student Voice

Senior School parents and guardians are invited to join members of the Senior School leadership team on Thursday, October 9, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the Bains Amphitheatre for this session, which aims to share findings from various data points collected last year on our students' well-being. We'll be talking through areas of strengths and growth, how the Senior School is actioning findings, and strategies to partner with families to best support students and set them up for success. Please RSVP for our planning, but drop ins are welcome! There will also be a Coffee Social starting at 8:00 am.

See all events.

Notices - Action Items

Financial Assistance for CHS Families

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.

CIBC Run for the Cure!

There’s still time to take part! Parents, students, and staff are invited to join the CHS team to walk or run a 1 km or 5 km route on Sunday, October 5, at the CIBC Run for the Cure—raising funds for Canadians affected by breast cancer. Donate or register here.

Notices - For Information

Admissions for the 2026-2027 School Year

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year at Crofton House are now open. Applications for all intake years (JK, SK, Grade 6, Grade 8) are due earlier this year, in November. Please share our invitation to register for an upcoming open house with your network.

Coffee with Admissions

We know that many students and families come to Crofton House through word-of-mouth from our community. CHS families are invited to join Richard Cohee, Director, Enrolment Management & Admissions, and his team on Tuesday, October 7, or Tuesday, October 28, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the Heritage Dining Room of the Old Residence. The Admissions team will lead a discussion about the admissions process and financial assistance (for new students entering Grade 8), and parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions, so you can leave better informed about the admissions process and financial assistance. Register here.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day

In 2021, the Government of Canada established September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour and reflect on the history and legacy of residential schools. Leading up to September 30, students have been taking part in learning and activities connected to Truth and Reconciliation. Details of some of the activities on campus will be shared in the next edition of ECalls. Students and staff are invited to wear an orange shirt on Monday, September 29, for Orange Shirt Day. Students should wear their orange shirts with their uniform. The School will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, in recognition of the day.

A list of related resources is available on the school website.

Grab & Go Closure on Tuesday, October 7

The Grab & Go will be closed on Tuesday, October 7, from 12:00 pm onwards, to accommodate a Senior School assessment in Manrell Hall. It will reopen the following morning. Thank you for your understanding!

Grade 10-12: US Post-Secondary Institution Mini Fair

Students and parents/guardians from Grades 10 to 12 are invited to join the Career Education & Post-Secondary Counselling Department at the US Mini Fair on Wednesday, October 8, at 3:30 pm in the Senior School Upper and Lower Foyers! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with representatives from different US post-secondary institutions and ask any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!

L'Shanah Tovah and G'mar Chatimah Tovah!

As we continue in this season of reflection and renewal, we extend our warmest wishes to the Jewish families in our community. Rosh Hashanah welcomed the Jewish New Year earlier this week, from Monday, September 22, to Wednesday, September 24. Looking ahead, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will be observed from Wednesday, October 1, to Thursday, October 2. It is a time for reflection, fasting, and seeking forgiveness. May these High Holidays bring peace, joy, and a renewed spirit.

Student Experience

Campus life is back in full swing! Students enjoyed many exciting activities including, Grade 8 Ivy Camp, Activities Galore, a variety of science experiments and cedar bracelet weaving in the Junior School with guests Vivian and Rebecca Sparrow, to name just a few. Check out the highlights photo gallery.

The Susan Hutchison Garden, Where Plants and Animals Can Talk

On Monday, September 15, Grade 1-7 students, families, Mrs Hutchison and her husband, and the Crofton House community came together in Chan Hall to officially celebrate the opening of the Susan Hutchison Garden, Where Plants and Animals Can Talk. The garden honours Mrs Hutchison, former Director, Junior School, for her over 20 years of service to our community and the lessons she taught each Junior School student in her time with the School.

The garden has been a space for curiosity, joy, and play for the 2024-2025 school year, with many memories already made within its trees and trails. Learn more about the garden in this Junior School Crofton Chronicle article, written by students Evan, Naomi, and Joyce last year.

The Art of Observation: A Falcon Life Study in Senior School Art

On Friday, September 12, Senior School art students had a very special classroom visitor: Chili the Peregrine Falcon from Vancouver Island-based organization The Raptors! Read more.

Particle Physics and Shared Passions: Ms Allen’s Summer Program at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)

CERN—the European Organization for Nuclear Research—in Geneva, Switzerland, is home to the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. It leads groundbreaking research in fundamental physics while also training the next generation of scientists in one of the most collaborative scientific settings anywhere. 

This summer, Ms Allen, Teacher, Science, Senior School, had the experience of a lifetime as one of just a handful of teachers selected worldwide to attend CERN’s international teacher program this year (and one of only about 30 Canadians who have ever been chosen to participate, since 1997). Read more.

From tournaments on Vancouver Island to a string of Junior School volleyball games here at CHS, it's been a busy few weeks as the fall Falcons seasons got up and running! Learn more on the blog.

Go Falcons Go!

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

Meet Your 2025–2026 Parents’ Auxiliary Committee

The Parents’ Auxiliary (PA) is a committee of 15 parent volunteers who love helping to make our school community welcoming, connected and fun. From planning events to supporting school initiatives, we work in close partnership with the talented school staff in the execution of various events and programs (Winter Bazaar, Class Parents, Buddy Program and many more). The best part? Getting to know and supporting so many parent volunteers who generously contribute their time and talents throughout the year!

We’d love for you to get to know us a little better, including why we volunteer, our wide variety of interests, and maybe even a few secret talents! Learn about the team behind this year’s PA.

Reminder: Senior School Family Night

We are thrilled to invite Senior School families (parents, students and siblings 13+) to the second annual Senior School Family Night on Tuesday, October 28! Get ready for a fun-filled evening of mingling, music and dancing with a live DJ, trivia, a selfie booth, delicious snacks, fabulous prizes, and other fun activities. Tickets are $25 per adult and $20 per student/sibling, and space is limited! Senior School parents, please see the event invitation sent on Tuesday, September 23, for more details and to purchase tickets by Tuesday, October 14.

Grade Whatsapp Groups Are Live

Parents may have already received an email from their Class Parents with an invitation to join their grade’s official WhatsApp Group. These groups are designed to keep all school-related updates in one convenient place, making it easy for families to stay informed and connected. You can find more details—including instructions on how to join and a link to all grade WhatsApp groups—on the PA’s Grade-Wide WhatsApp Groups page (My CHS Portal).

Spotlight on Canada at the CHS Community Book Club

At the first CHS Community Book Club meeting of the year, these enthusiastic readers chose a book connected to Canada—whether by author or setting. The mix of stories sparked a warm, lively discussion and left book club-goers with plenty of new reading recommendations. Thank you again to Ching Chen for her continued leadership of the Book Club.

Mark your calendars for the next CHS Community Book Club on Wednesday, October 29, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am in the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge, where the works of acclaimed and prolific Australian author Liane Moriarty will be discussed! Her works include the New York Times bestsellers (and each now a popular television series!) Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and Apples Never Fall. Choose a title that speaks to you, enjoy the journey, and bring your reflections to share. No pre-registration is required. All CHS parents and alumnae are invited - free to drop in!

Note: The evening book club has been on hiatus for the past year due to low interest. If you are interested in an evening book club next year, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to auxiliary@croftonhouse.ca.

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