Calendar Highlights

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

Whole School

December 19 - Carol Service
December 20-January 11 - Winter Break (No classes for students)
January 12 - Professional Development Day (No classes for students)
January 13 - Classes Resume

Junior School

January 19 - No Classes for ECE Students Due to Admissions
January 22 - Grade 6 Parent Coffee & Conversation with JS Director
January 27 & 29 - Junior School Writer-in-Residence: Rachel Poliquin ’93
January 29 - Grade 4-5 Parent Coffee & Conversation with JS Director

Senior School

Learning Together

January 15 - The Way of Play (Virtual) (Information below)
January 19 - Grade 10 Career Education/Post-Secondary Evening (Virtual)
January 20 - Grade 11 Family Blind Profile Workshop (English)
January 22 - Grade 8-9 Personal Counsellor Coffee Morning
January 26 - JK-Grade 5: Sexual Health Education with Saleema Noon (Virtual)
January 26 - Grade 6-7: Sexual Health Education with Saleema Noon (Virtual) January 27 - Grade 11 Family Blind Profile Workshop (Mandarin)
January 29 - Grade 10-12 Personal Counsellor Coffee Morning

Message from the Head of School

As 2025 draws to a close, I would like to thank every member of the Crofton House community for your support, dedication and kindness this year. Our School is shaped every day by your contributions, and I am truly grateful for all you do.

Tomorrow, the CHS community will gather at UBC’s Chan Centre for the Performing Arts for the Carol Service, a special tradition that marks the start of the Winter Break. This annual event brings together students, alumnae, families, and staff in joy and reflection. My sincere gratitude goes to all the staff and students whose creativity and commitment continually evolve this meaningful celebration.

The collection at this year’s Carol Service will go to our community partners, Backpack Buddies and the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, and their significant efforts to support women and children in our neighbourhoods. 

If you are not able to attend in person, a recording of the service will be available online and circulated tomorrow.

It has been a true pleasure to see so many of you on campus this term—volunteering, joining Learning Together events, participating in Parents’ Auxiliary and Alumnae Association initiatives, cheering on our athletics teams, attending performances, or contributing to the tremendous effort and success of the Winter Bazaar. Your involvement is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve for girls’ education when we come together with purpose and intention.

I wish everyone a restful break with friends and family.

Sincerely,

Ena Harrop
Head of School

Learning Together Events

The Way of Play with Dr Tina Payne Bryson

While we know that unstructured play is beneficial for a child's attention span and creativity, the latest research indicates that specific, deliberate, and playful interactions between children and their caregivers are key to healthy emotional development and later resilience.

On Thursday, January 15, at 12:00 pm, we welcome Dr Tina Payne Bryson to a virtual presentation that will show parents how daily, little moments with their child can have the greatest impact on their lives. She will delve into playful techniques to harness the power of those moments together. While the content is aimed at elementary years, the core principles offer useful lessons for parenting adolescents. Please RSVP online and submit your questions for Tina by Tuesday, January 13.

Senior School Personal Counsellor Coffee Mornings in January

Senior School parents and families, please be advised of two upcoming drop-in Personal Counsellor Coffee Mornings focused on Anxiety and the Social Brain. Both events are currently scheduled to be hosted in the Bains Amphitheatre. Please visit the Learning Together webpage for updates in the new year.

• Grade 8-9 session on Thursday, January 22, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
• Grade 10-12 session on Thursday, January 29, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am

Virtual Evening for Grade 10 Families

The Career Education & Post-Secondary Counselling team invites Grade 10 students and their families to a virtual drop-in session on Monday, January 19, at 7:00 pm on the topic of course planning for Grade 11. This session will be available to join via Zoom with the passcode 3200.

See all events.

Notices - Actions Items

Save the Date: Lunar New Year Celebration Dinner

The CHS community, including current families, grandparents, alumnae and alumnae families, students, siblings and staff, are invited to enjoy an evening of celebration together at the Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Celebration dinner on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Sun Sui Wah Restaurant on Main Street. More details to follow in January!

Notices - For Information

Winter Concert Recordings & Photo Gallery

We hope you enjoyed the wonderful performances this concert season put on by CHS students. If you missed the action or want to relive the moment, you can view the recordings and browse the photo galleries (Password: Merry123!). Photos from the Junior School Holiday Sing-Along this morning, as well as the Carol Service tomorrow, will also be shared in this online gallery when ready.

Holiday & Vacation Calendar for 2026-2027

The Holiday & Vacation Calendar (click the 2026-2027 tab) has been updated for the 2026–2027 school year. The calendar can be found on the My CHS Community Portal or by searching for “holiday calendar” in the website search tool. Our holiday and vacation schedule is generous, with extended breaks twice during the school year (December/January and March). The School thanks parents/guardians for restricting family vacation plans to the established holidays. Regular school attendance significantly boosts students' academic success by improving grades and proficiency while fostering stronger social connections through consistent engagement with peers and teachers.

Student Experience

From inspiring conversations to spirited competition, we’re heading into the holidays on a streak of fun — and festive — activities! Check out the highlights photo gallery here for a look at the Grade 9 Ivy Compass Day focused on feminism, Junior School Buddies, basketball games, Senior School Spirit Week, and more.

Basketball, basketball, basketball! The Junior and Senior School basketball teams have played across the Lower Mainland the last two weeks, from Collingwood School to West Point Grey Academy—and even Vancouver Island! Learn more on the blog, and hear about the first weeks of the Senior School’s Climbing and Strength & Conditioning clubs.

Go Falcons Go!

CHS Parents' Auxiliary

Reminder: Becoming Me, Again CHS Community Book Club

Please join the CHS Community Book Club and alumna Natasha Soregaroli ’20 as she discusses her recently published book, Becoming Me, Again, on Wednesday, January 21, at 9:30 am in the Nocente Family Fireplace Lounge. RSVP here.

Book Orders: Thank you to everyone who ordered Becoming Me, Again through our online form last week. Your book copies will be available for pickup on Wednesday, January 14, or on the day of the meeting. If you didn’t order through us, you are, of course, welcome to purchase your own copy.

A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and alumnae who joined us for our December holiday-inspired Book Club gathering. Your thoughtful conversation made this cozy, seasonal get-together a lovely way to connect before the holidays. And as always, thank you to our book club organizer, Ching Chen.

Holiday Teas: Thank You!

Manrell Hall was filled with warmth and festive cheer as parents from both the Junior and Senior Schools gathered for our annual Holiday Teas. It was wonderful to see so many families celebrate the season and enjoy a moment of community during this busy time of year.

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us, CHS staff, and especially our hardworking event chairs Smita Kaliray and Denise Mak (Junior School) and Angelique Schnerch, Rose Bhura, and Elizabeth Bell (Senior School), who helped create such a festive and welcoming atmosphere. We are grateful for these opportunities to come together and close the year on such a joyful note.

On behalf of the Parents’ Auxiliary, we are deeply appreciative of the support and active participation of our parent community. We wish you and your families a warm, joyful holiday season and look forward to more gatherings in the new year.

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