Calendar Highlights

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Whole School

October 13 - Thanksgiving (School closed)
October 20 - Individual Photo Retake Day with Artona
October 24 - Professional Development Day (No classes for students)
October 28 - Coffee with Admissions (register here)
October 30 - Crofton House School AGM (register here)

Junior School

October 10 - Grade 5 Parent Coffee & Conversation
October 14-17 - Grade 5 Outdoor Education Trip
October 22 - Grade 6-7 Parent Teacher Conferences (Zoom only)
October 23 - JK-Grade 7 Parent Teacher Conferences (In-person only)
October 30 - Grade 2-3 Parent Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
October 31 - JK Parent Coffee & Conversation with JS Director

Senior School

October 27 - Student-Parent-Teacher Conference #1 (No classes for Senior School students)
October 30 - Drama 8/9 Production: Haunted House (Evening)

Learning Together

October 15 - Grade 8-9 Career Education & Post-Secondary Counselling Presentation
October 16 - Grade 10-12 Personal Counsellor Coffee Morning: Navigating Strong Emotions Together
October 17 - JK-Grade 12: CHS Learning Framework (Virtual) (RSVP here) 
October 30 - Grade 8-9 Personal Counsellor Coffee Morning: Navigating Strong Emotions Together

Parents' Auxiliary (PA)

October 21 - Buddy Program Wrap Up Coffee
October 28 - Senior School Family Night (purchase tickets here)
October 29 - CHS Community Book Club
November 5 & November 6 – Senior School Service Together
November 29 – CHS Winter Bazaar
December 9 – Senior School Holiday Tea
December 18 – Junior School Holiday Tea
Saturday Mornings – Pickleball Socials (more dates added - sign up here!)

Head of School Message

This Saturday, October 11, we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child—a day built around the United Nations’ 2025 theme, “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis.” This theme is a good description of the current point in history: many bright spots, but growing shadows. 

At last week’s Senior School assembly, students heard poignant reminders from Lina and Hela, our two Afghan students in Grade 12, about what this theme means given their own lived experience. Read their speech here.

Thirty years after the UN adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to advance the equality of women, girls everywhere are pushing boundaries—challenging stereotypes, stepping up to lead in their communities, tackling challenges with creativity and reimagining the future. Some of them were featured in Time magazine’s first-ever Girls of the Year list in August 2025, which I encourage you to share with your daughters. Read more.

Learning Together Events

CHS 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. Register here.

Senior School Personal Counsellor Coffee Mornings: Navigating Strong Emotions Together

Senior School parents, bring your questions and thoughts about what it means to navigate authentic, caring conversations with your teen under the topic of "Navigating Strong Emotions Together" to two upcoming coffee mornings with the School’s personal counsellors. These coffee mornings are designed as informal fireside chats, rather than structured workshops. Everybody is welcome, and no registration is required. Feel free to drop in!:

• Grade 10-12 Parents:
• Thursday, October 16, 8:30 am to 9:30 am
• Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge


• Grade 8-9 Parents:
• Thursday, October 30, 8:30 am to 9:30 am
• Heritage Dining Room of the Old Residence

See all events.

Notices - Action Items

Photo Retake Day: Monday, October 20

Photo retakes will occur on Monday, October 20. 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).

CHS Annual General Meeting

Please be reminded that the Annual General Meeting of Crofton House School will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, 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.

Grades 4-7 Writer-in-Residence Program & Book Sale: Rachel Poliquin ’93

Children’s author and alum mum Rachel Poliquin will be working with students in Grades 4–7 on Tuesday, November 4, and Thursday, November 6, as well as two days in January. Parents of Grades 4–7 students, if you would like to purchase one of Rachel’s books, please complete the pre-order form by Wednesday, October 15, at 12 noon.

Kindergarten-Grade 3 students will enjoy visits from a variety of other local authors throughout the year.

Coffee with Admissions

CHS families are invited to join Richard Cohee, Director, Enrolment Management & Admissions, and his team, on Tuesday, October 28, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the Heritage Dining Room of the Old Residence, as they lead a discussion about the admissions process (JK through Grade 12) and financial assistance (for new students entering Grade 8). Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions, so you can leave better informed about the admissions process and financial assistance. Register here.

Notices - For Information

Warm Wishes for Diwali

Marked by the lighting of lamps, festive gatherings, and the sharing of sweets, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair. As the holiday approaches on Monday, October 20, we send our warmest wishes for joy, peace, and new beginnings to all who will be celebrating in our community.

Student Experience

From Grade 10 Ivy Camp adventures and Challenge 10 teamwork to Junior School gym fun, the last two weeks were filled with energy and exploration. Check out the highlights photo gallery here to see these activities, along with Foods and Textiles creations, Science experiments, glass art, Ivy 11 projects, and more!

Engagement, Dialogue & Reflection: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

In the weeks leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30, the Junior and Senior School communities engaged in activities that encouraged us to pause and deepen our understanding of the truths of Canada’s past, thoughtfully engage with local Indigenous culture and history, and consider how reconciliation calls on each of us to build a more respectful and inclusive future.

These meaningful experiences, shared with Musqueam artists and speakers, included hands-on learning and moments of reflection that opened space for dialogue. Read more.

Celebrate the Kent Field Lights & Cheer on the Crofton Falcons!

After four years of dedicated fundraising through the CHS Golf Classic, we’re thrilled that the Kent Field lighting project is now complete—allowing both the Falcons teams and our extended athletic community to train and compete well into the evenings. Join us on Friday, October 24, at 4:00 pm in Manrell Hall for fall-themed refreshments and beverages as we celebrate this exciting milestone together. Afterwards, we’ll head over to Kent Field to cheer on the Senior 2 field hockey team as they compete in the 2025 ISAs at 5:00 pm. All are welcome. We hope to see you there! RSVP here.

From cross country meets at Jericho Park and Pacific Spirit Park to Senior School Field Hockey ISAs on Kent Field, and volleyball tournaments in North Vancouver and Delta, the Crofton Falcons have been busy travelling the Lower Mainland the last two weeks! Read more about Junior School and Senior School athletics results, and the inaugural Senior School Falcons of the Month recipients. Read more.

Go Falcons Go!

Bazaar Workshop Series

The Winter Bazaar Committee is thrilled to welcome back our popular Parent Workshop Series. Celebrate creativity and community as we come together to craft beautiful pieces for the Bazaar. Participants will take home their own handcrafted piece while also preparing additional items for sale. Spaces are limited. $20/workshop, no experience needed. 

Embellished Holiday Greeting Cards - October 21, 6:00-9:00 pm - Sign up
Semi-Precious Gemstone Bracelets - November 4, 6:00-9:00 pm - Sign up
Succulent Garden Candles - October 14, 6:30-9:00 pm - FULL

Donation Locations and Dates

Take this opportunity to declutter! We are accepting used books, toys, sporting goods, accessories, school uniforms and women’s clothing. See a full list of accepted items.

Drop-offs take place two times a day, from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, at the Junior School roundabout and Balaclava Street Gate C on:

• Monday, October 20
• Monday, November 3
• Monday, November 17

Seeking Volunteers

• Two convenors to coordinate and support our Senior Craft Booth
• A parent with access to a wood planer to assist with a small woodworking project

If you are interested, please email bazaarchairs@croftonhouse.ca.

For all of your Bazaar-related questions, please visit our fantastic Winter Bazaar website!

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

Service Together: Senior School Parent Volunteers Needed

The PA is looking for Senior School parent volunteers to help with the Service Together program. You will work side-by-side with Senior School students to create care packages filled with food and personal essentials to support those in need living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, in partnership with the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC). Sign up now!

• Wednesday, November 5, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm: Granola Bar Making in the Rix Foods Lab (Senior School)
• Thursday, November 6, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm: Christmas Gift Bag and Granola Bar Packaging in Manrell Hall. We will also be joined this day by a guest speaker from the DEWC.

Don’t Miss Out! Senior School Family Night

Just five days left to purchase tickets! Senior School Family Night is coming up on Tuesday, October 28. All Senior School families—parents, students, and siblings (in Grade 8 and older) are invited for a fun-filled evening! Enjoy dancing, trivia, a selfie booth, tasty snacks, fabulous prizes, and more. 

Tickets are $25 per adult and $20 per student/sibling, and space is limited! For more information, please see the event invitation email. Purchase tickets by Tuesday, October 14.

Reminder: CHS Community Book Club Meets on October 29

The next CHS Community Book Club is on Wednesday, October 29, from 9:30 to 10:30 am in the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge. We’ll be discussing the works of acclaimed Australian author Liane Moriarty, whose bestselling novels such as Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and Apples Never Fall have each been adapted into hit television series. Choose any Moriarty novel that speaks to you, enjoy the journey, and bring your reflections to share. All CHS parents and alumnae are invited, and no pre-registration is required - feel free to drop in!

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

Grab a Spot: Saturday Pickleball Socials!

A reminder that CHS “PB & Jam” Parent Pickleball Socials are continuing through the 2025-2026 school year, pending gym availability. New spots are available through October and into November! Sign up to join. All levels are welcome. If your preferred date is full, keep checking back for cancellations and new dates added.

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