Dear Students and Families,
It has been a great start to our year of learning at GFSS. I felt an optimistic vibe all week and am excited about keeping up the positive attitude and efforts this coming week. At GFSS this week, our extra curricular activities (ECAs), sports and clubs really start to take off. We are holding ‘Club Day’ to feature our ECAs in the bistro on Tuesday. Let’s get involved with the fun and make a great school year!
I have a few other notes for you all to be aware of:
Terry Fox: We are launching “Toonie for Terry” this month to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The Outdoor Education students will be sharing the campaign with block A classes. If you are able, please save up a Toonie or some spare change.
Reporting concerns: At our student assembly we shared the importance of reporting instances of bullying and harassment, or anything else that bothers students and interferes with a safe and inclusive school. We recognize the importance to respond quickly to correct a problem. I’m sharing this link to “Report It” where students can make anonymous and confidential messages to us. If you see or hear something, say something! https://erasereportit.gov.bc.ca/anonymous-reporting-tool…
Lines of communication: At GFSS we welcome your concerns and are committed to working with you to build a positive school culture. As a sign of mutual respect, I encourage students, families, and staff to communicate first with the people closest to where the issue first arose and trust that all communications are courteous and constructive. If this is not possible, please contact the office for additional support.
Wolves Gear is on sale for the month of September only.
GFSS is awesome and can’t wait to start our second week!
~Tom Eccleston, Principal GFSS
PS: Click to read a special message from Rachna Singh (BC Minister of Education and Child Care)
Some coming dates:
Sep 10, 12:42 Club Day – Bistro
Sep 23 Photo Day
Sep 25, ~1:40 Truth and Reconciliation Assembly (Grades 8, 11, 12) ~30 min
Sep 25, ~2:30 Truth and Reconciliation Assembly (Grades 9, 10) ~30 min
Sep 26 Orange Shirt Day
Sep 26, 2:30 Terry Fox Run
Sep 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (school closed)