Dear students and families,
As an inclusive public school, we believe parents are partners in the success of our students. This week, we invite parents and guardians to book online appointments with your child’s teachers for a face-to-face (or telephone) informal update. Learn how things are going and share ideas you and teachers have for further growth. Please see our website for instructions how to register and book conferences.
This past week GFSS came out in force and supported our Basketball teams—loud and proud. The good leadership and positive character our athletes have learned and displayed is something we are all impressed by. Also, a shout out to the GFSS Student Council for hosting the pancake breakfast on Friday morning!
On this Monday @ 6:00pm, PAC is holding their monthly meeting, and we invite all parents/guardians to join in person or online. Also, this coming week, GFSS Jack Thomas (and some grade 7s from Perley and Hutton) to hear his music and inspiring story. We have 60 students writing the math contest. Our Student Council is organizing a Masquerade Dance for everyone (doors close at 7:30). Circle of Courage talking circles continue with Joanie Holmes (Indigenous Elder-in-Residence). Lastly, I encourage all students to wear a pink shirt on Wednesday and make visible your support of our school values: kindness and respect for all.
Limləmt (thank you in Nsyilxcən)
~Tom Eccleston, Principal GFSS
link to previous news & newsletters (website)
Special notes and reminders…
- Link to the Parent version of the Student Learning Survey
- We’ve published our 2025-2026 Course Catalogue. Over the next few weeks, please have a look through it. Selections begin on March 3rd.
For your calendar…
- Feb 24, 6:00p PAC Meeting (in the Bistro or join virtually)
- Feb 25, 1:40 Whole school assembly (guest Jack Thomas)
- Feb 26 Pink Shirt Day
- Feb 26, 8:30 Mathematics Contest
- Feb 26, 6:30 School dance: Formal Masquerade (gym)
- Feb 27 Immunizations (grade 9s)
- Mar 3, 8:30 District Science Fair (gym)
- Mar 3, C-blk Core Competencies Self-assessment
- Mar 3-6 Course selections begin
- Mar 11, 2:30 Early dismissal
- Mar 12, 2:45 Family conferences (book appointments online)
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