Dear students and families,
It’s been another terrific week at GFSS, and our students and staff are fully launched into a year of meaningful learning. You can feel the excitement in the air as classes dive into their first personalized projects and learning activities, all while finding the energy to explore new Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs)! On Wednesday we held Club Day. It was inspiring to see so many of students signing up for clubs, sports, and activities that will enrich their school experience. I’m deeply grateful to our staff, who came out in full force to share their talents and passions with students. It is going to be a fun year.
Next week we launch the start of Capstone activities for grade 12. The Capstone activities are many months long and are a summative learning event for grade 12s. It showcases the connections our graduates have made to their careers and life after high school. I think the potential this year is immense.
For student safety, please make sure student drop-off and pick-up happens in the east or west parking areas. There should be no private vehicles nor bicycle traffic through the central bus lane before and after school.
~Tom Eccleston, GFSS Principal
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Special notes and reminders…
- PAC is holding their first meeting on Thursday Sep 18, 6:00pm in the Bistro–all are welcome.
- The student fee for this year is $22. This fee helps offset costs related to school spirt events such as dances, assemblies, fun days, give-aways and so much more. Please pay at the main office.
- Check out our September newsletter to learn about and enjoy all the interesting things going on at GFSS.
For your calendar…
- Sep 17 Capstone Launch (12:00 grade 12s, auditorium)
- Sep 18 PAC Meeting (6pm, bistro)
- Sep 22 Fall Photo Day
- Sep 29 Truth and Reconciliation Assembly & Orange Shirt Day
- Sep 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (school closed)
- Oct 2 Terry Fox water balloon fundraiser
- Oct 3 School in Session, Terry Fox Run
- Oct 7 & 8 Early dismissal (2:30)
- Oct 8 Family Conferences & Welcome back BBQ (registration link coming soon)