Calendar Highlights

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Whole School

February 10 - Coffee Morning with the Head of School and Chair of the Board
February 13 - Professional Development Day (No Classes for Students)
February 16 - Family Day (School Closed)
February 20 - Lunar New Year Celebration Dinner (Information below)

Junior School

February 6 - Grade 1 Parent Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
February 10 - Grade 4 & 7 Public Speaking Event
February 10 - Grade 5 Basketball ISEA Playday
February 11 - Grade 6 Basketball ISEA Playday
February 12 - Grade 5 & 6 Public Speaking Event
February 19 - JK-SK Parent Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
February 19 - JK-Grade 7 Lunar New Year Lion Dance

Senior School

February 5 - Senior School Course Selection and Information Evening (current Grade 8-11 families only)
February 7 - Grade 11 Family Meetings
February 13 - Grade 11 Family Meetings

Learning Together

February 19 - Senior School Empowered Parenting Workshop Series (Session 1) (Information below)
February 24 - Exploring Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation for Parents on Raising Reflective and Responsible Learners (Information below) 

PA Events

March 4 - CHS Community Book Club
March 10 - Junior School Family Dance
April 10 - Multicultural Celebration
April 22 (New Date!) - Used Uniform Sale

Learning Together Events

Save the Date: Exploring Artificial Intelligence - A Conversation for Parents on Raising Reflective and Responsible Learners

Join the CHS community on Tuesday, February 24 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm to hear from a panel of voices who will share their thinking on our AI Framework, insights from implementation and what lies ahead, and offer practical guidance for parents on how to support their daughters' agency in becoming thoughtful, capable, and responsible users of AI—empowered to lead with curiosity, confidence, and care in a rapidly changing world. Look for the invitation tomorrow in your inbox to learn more and RSVP. 

Senior School Empowered Parenting Workshop Series

This four-part parenting workshop series for Senior School parents and guardians, organized by the Student Services Department, focuses on navigating the challenges of parenting through the adolescent years. The sessions will be held from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm on February 19, February 26, April 2 and April 9 in the Bains Amphitheatre. Please see the email sent to Senior School families for further details, and register online by Wednesday, February 11. 

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Notices - Actions Items

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with CHS!

CHS families are invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year at Sun Sui Wah Restaurant on Friday, February 20. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the CHS community and share the joy of this festive season together. If you would like to attend, please purchase your tickets by Tuesday, February 17. Seating capacity is limited. 

We also invite families to share a photo showing a special way you and your family celebrate the Lunar New Year - whether that’s a meaningful meal, food, tradition, or dress! Please send the photo and a New Year’s message in the language of your choice to communications@croftonhouse.ca, and we will compile these to share in our welcome video at the event!

Applications Now Open for 2026-2027 Grade 9 & 10 Global Exchange Program

Crofton House School’s Global Exchange Program gives students the chance to live and learn abroad in the United Kingdom (London or Abingdon), Australia (Sydney or Melbourne), New Zealand (Hamilton), or the United States (Hawaii). By studying at partner schools and staying with host families, Grade 9 and 10 students gain independence, adaptability, resilience, and lifelong connections. Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open! Review the application guide and apply by Monday, February 23.

Notices - For Information

Concert Recording Now Available: Grade 6-12 All-Bands Concert

On Tuesday, February 3, CHS hosted its Grade 6-12 All-Bands Concert—an incredible evening of music and celebration! Enjoy the full concert recording here.

Save the Date: Grade 10-12 Production, Murder on the Orient Express

Save the date for the Grade 10-12 production of Murder on the Orient Express. The show takes place nightly at 7:00 pm from Thursday, March 5, to Saturday, March 7. Families will be notified of ticket sales in the coming weeks.

Honouring Moira Schulte

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Moira Schulte, who taught at Crofton House School for 30 years, from 1967 to 1998, as the first female physics teacher in BC. As shared in her obituary, “She was instrumental in the school’s success at numerous provincial and national science fairs, she developed its AP Chemistry program, and she also set up and ran extra-curricular clubs in photography, video editing and computing when all of these technologies were in their infancy.”

The family plans to hold a Celebration of Life at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please express your memories of Moira by donating to the charity of your choice.

Student Experience

This issue’s highlights gallery captures the meaningful learning that took place during the Holocaust Symposium and International Holocaust Remembrance Day events. It also celebrates the friendly competition of the Senior School Badminton Lunch League, leadership moments at the Grade 11 Ivy Camp, Grade 2 students discovering museum artifacts, the CHS All-Bands concert, and more! Check it out here.

Women’s Resistance in the Holocaust

In partnership with the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, Senior School students have been engaging in purposeful dialogue to deepen their understanding not only of Holocaust history, but of the powerful themes of resilience, action and resistance. Students had the honour of hearing from two holocaust survivors: Lillian Boraks-Nemetz and Amalia Boe-Fishman. Read more about the Holocaust Symposium held on Friday, January 23, and the student-led Senior School assembly on Monday, January 26.

As is the way of winter athletics at CHS, the busy basketball schedule continues! Visit the blog to catch up on the latest Junior School league match-ups, plus highlights from the Senior School teams — including the bantam team’s 3-on-3 Extravaganza, the junior team’s Vancouver Girls Basketball Association Tournament, and the varsity team’s Seaquam Tournament. Plus, learn about the Senior School's Falcons of the Month for December! Read more.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day, CHS! This week, Crofton House joined communities across Canada in celebrating this day (officially Wednesday, February 4) that honours the resilience and leadership of female athletes and coaches who inspire others. Look for a blog sharing highlights of activities in the next edition of ECalls.

Go Falcons Go!

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

It’s Not Too Late to Get Involved in the Multicultural Celebration!

On Friday, April 10, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, CHS is thrilled to welcome back this lively community event, celebrating the rich cultures and diversity within our school. We need your help to make it a success! 

Volunteer parents and staff are invited to work in small teams to create a booth and display representing a culture and/or country. No prior experience is needed—just enthusiasm and a willingness to share. For more details, please refer to the email sent yesterday, February 4, and sign up here by Monday, February 9! If you have any questions, please email pamc@croftonhouse.ca.

Tickets Now Available for “Let's Glow Crazy” Junior School Family Dance

Grades 1-7 families: A reminder to grab your tickets to the Junior School Family Dance on Tuesday, March 10, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Get ready for a fun, glow-filled evening of music and dancing! See the February 3 email for more details, and click here to purchase your tickets by Friday, February 20.

Another Wonderful CHS Community Book Club Gathering

A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and alumnae who joined us for our January Community Book Club discussion of Becoming Me, Again. We are especially grateful to author and CHS alumna, Natasha Soregaroli ’20, for sharing her insights and engaging so thoughtfully with our community. Natasha's book sparked a lively discussion about how to navigate the challenges of teenage years, and in particular, the positives and negatives of social media. It was a very enlightening and enjoyable morning. And, as always, a sincere thank you to our wonderful Book Club organizer, Ching Chen, for making these meaningful gatherings possible. 

Save the date! Our next CHS Community Book Club meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 4, at 9:30 am in the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge. We will be discussing the novel The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. This story follows 73-year-old Sybil Van Antwerp as she reflects on her life, relationships, regrets, and the power of connection through the letters and written exchanges that force her to confront past wounds and seek forgiveness. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here.  

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