Student Experience
From toy-building in Junior Kindergarten to the Senior School Coffee House and spirited student elections, plus a plethora of sports (track and field, tennis, soccer, and more!) and the STEM Club Mini Fair, it’s been another busy couple of weeks on campus! Check out the highlights gallery, and a gallery for Finding Nemo Jr.
Fostering Understanding & Appreciation: Neurodiversity Month at CHS
Neurodiversity Month in April is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the diverse ways our brains work, and highlighting the strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while challenging stereotypes and promoting inclusion. This year, both the Junior and Senior Schools have continued to embrace our campus diversity through Neurodiversity Month initiatives to foster understanding, support, and belonging. Read more.
Red Dress Day in the Senior School
At Monday’s assembly, the Senior School gathered with open hearts to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people as part of Red Dress Day.
With red dresses hanging from the balcony of Manrell Hall, the assembly began with performances of Forgotten Warriors and In Memoriam by the CHS Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and Grade 9 Choir. They were followed by Tsatsu Stalqayu, the Coastal Wolf Pack, a multi-generational family of drummers, dancers, and storytellers who emphasized the importance of children growing up in safe, loving social structures where their language and culture are preserved.
Thank you to the Senior School staff who contributed to bringing this meaningful assembly to life, and all the staff and students for their dedication and thoughtful consideration of Red Dress Day in the Senior School. The assembly was a pertinent opportunity to renew our commitment to taking meaningful actions to support the important work of listening, learning, and standing together in support of justice and healing for all—and to ensure that we never stop looking for those who are missing.
With plenty of track meets in the Junior School, and Zones and ISAs ramping up for several of our Senior School teams, there is no shortage of excitement in the world of the Crofton Falcons! Learn more on the blog.
Go Falcons Go!
CHS Parents' Auxiliary
Grandparents' Day – Thank You!
Grandparents’ Day on Friday, April 25 was a joyful celebration for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 and their grandparents and significant elders. After visiting classrooms, grandparents enjoyed afternoon tea in Manrell Hall, where they were treated to special programming featuring their grandkids. A huge thank you to our Grade 4 student ambassadors, the many parent volunteers who supported this event, and event chairs Nimi Johal and Paige Lai for creating this unforgettable experience for our youngest students and their elders. View the gallery here.
Service Together – Supporting Community Partners
As part of the PA’s Service Together initiative, last week Senior School students and parents prepared nutritious snacks and care packages to support local centres assisting people facing food insecurity. This was a unique opportunity to give back to our community in partnership with the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and the Powell Street Getaway Resource Centre. A sincere thank you to event chairs Yan Zhang and Sharon Xia and to the many volunteers who took part in last week’s Service Together event!
Reminder: Staff Appreciation Luncheon
The CHS Parents’ Auxiliary is gearing up for our Staff Appreciation event on Thursday, May 22, where we will celebrate the hard work and dedication of our incredible teachers and staff with a special luncheon in the Old Residence. The response from parents in support of this event has been incredible, and thank you to everyone who has signed up so far to make a donation or volunteer at the luncheon. If you would like to make a contribution towards the catering for this event, please complete this form by Monday, May 12.
CHS PB and Jam: Parent Pickleball Social
Join in on friendly pickleball matches with fellow parents in Chan Hall on Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30 am! Spots are still available for our upcoming sessions on May 10 and May 17 — but space is limited, so sign up now! If your preferred date is full, be sure to check back for cancellations.
Reminder: CHS Parents’ Auxiliary Annual General Meeting
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend the CHS Parents’ Auxiliary's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 14 at 9:30 am in the Bains Family Amphitheatre. To attend the meeting, please RSVP by Friday, May 9. View the meeting agenda.
Join the Winter Bazaar 2025 Team! 🥳
Are you crafty, tech-savvy, or simply excited to get involved? The Winter Bazaar wants you! Planning for the next Winter Bazaar is full steam ahead, and we’re looking to fill a few key roles to round out our amazing team:
- 💻 Technology Chair
- 🧵 Sewers
- 🍪 Bakers
- 🎉 Convenors for current Grades 2, 3, and 5
Think one of these roles might be a fit for you? We’d love to have you on board! Email bazaarchairs@croftonhouse.ca to join the fun and help bring the magic of the Bazaar to life! | 
