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Terry Fox Run & Sports-a-Rama

The Junior School and Senior School participated in the Terry Fox Run on Friday, September 22. Students and staff showed their spirit by dressing in House colours, and they brought a donation to support the Terry Fox Foundation. Students in Grades 11 and 12 were paired with a “buddy” from Grades 1-3. Our Community Service Captains, Rosa and Ariana, did a fabulous job of organizing the run this year. Big thanks also go to Ms. McDonald for all her work supporting our student leaders.

After the run, our senior girls took to the field for Sports-a-Rama, our first House event of the year. Students and staff took part in the annual tug-of-war, as well as in a three-legged obstacle course with a twist! Thank you to our House Captains, Camryn, Kyra, Alex, and Justine, for building school spirit.

Kudos also to Ms. Waterhouse and our Class Presidents for organizing the BBQ lunch that followed Sports-a-Rama. It was really great to see everyone out in the sunshine supporting this great day of events!

TERRY FOX RUN:

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Gr. 1 Beach Cleanup & Exploration

On June 16th, as part of our “Wild in the City” inquiry, both Grade 1 classes participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at Jericho Beach. The Shoreline Cleanup is a conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF-Canada, aiming to promote the understanding of shoreline litter issues. It is an excellent way for us to connect the girls with a positive experience that builds environmental stewardship. By participating in the Shoreline Cleanup, we help to ensure that harmful items are removed from our shorelines and end up in the appropriate waste disposal or recycling facilities. The girls were taught how to pick-up and dispose of litter safely and appropriately.

We are also thrilled that Ms. Robin led us on a special beach and park exploration at Jericho Beach as part of this outdoor education experience. We learned about the sensitive beach ecosystems that are a major part of our city.

Nicole Sobieski
Grade 1 Teacher