Hello OAP & HGE School Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed the long weekend spending time together as a family.
Looking Back
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had several exciting and meaningful events:
- During our recent Staff Planning and Development Day, teams met collaboratively to focus on how we can best support our students. We also explored the importance of fluency in learning and came away with some great strategies to support students in this area.
- Both schools celebrated the season with fun Easter Egg Hunts - a highlight for many of our students!
- Our Early Years Parent Evening was a great success. We welcomed families to an interactive event that provided valuable information and helped build connections between home and school.
Looking Ahead
- Red Dress Day (May 5) and Moose Hide Campaign Day (May 14) are both opportunities for students and staff to engage in learning and reflection around the importance of honoring Indigenous women and girls and taking a stand against gender-based violence. As schools, we will mark these days with age-appropriate discussions and activities.
- Hats On for Mental Health is coming up on May 7 - students and staff are encouraged to wear a hat to raise awareness and show support for mental health.
- Teachers are busy planning end-of-year field trips. Stay tuned for details coming home soon from your child’s classroom.
- School Council Meetings come join us if you are looking to have more involvement in your child’s education:
- April 30th 7 p.m. - HGE
- May 8th 7 p.m. - OAP
Important Dates
- May 15 - Professional Development Day (No school for students)
- May 16 - Day in Lieu (No school for students)
- May 19 - Victoria Day (School Closed)
Thank you for your continued support in making our schools safe, inclusive, and engaging places for all students. If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Gascoyne
