Volume 22 Issue 04 – November 3, 2025

CHARACTER TRAIT AWARDS

On Tuesday, October 28th was October’s character education assembly for INCLUSIVITY. Many students have been inclusive this month, but some have been noticeably more. The students who received this month’s certificate are:

JK: Charlotte

SK: Michelle

Gr. 1: Zachary and Sienna

Gr. 2: Carmen

Gr. 3: Emilia

Gr. 4: Aliya

Gr. 5: Elizabeth

Gr. 6: Sophia B.

Gr. 7: Miranda

Gr. 8: Timur

November’s character trait is COMPASSION, which means being concerned for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. Mrs. MacBean and the grade 1s prepared skits to show what compassion is. Great job grade 1s!

MOVIE FUNDRAISER

On Friday, October 17th, Prestige School’s DECA team organized a fun afternoon for students in KG to grade 5. Students enjoyed watching “Sing” with their friends and their stuffies. Thank you to Ms. Yana and the DECA team for organizing this fun event.

FIELD TRIPS

Prestige students were engaged during the October field trips. On Thursday, October 23rd, students in grades 5 to 8 went to Archery Circuit to learn the skill of archery and compete in a Nerf Battle. On Friday, October 24th, students in KG to grade 4 went to Brooks Farm to participate in the Fall Festival program and each student brought home a small pumpkin. Check out our galleries for more pictures:

KG to Grade 4 Trip

Grades 5 to 8 Trip

RAFFLE WINNERS

Congratulations to Lailah (SK) and Audrey (gr. 3) for winning the Blue Jays Bobble Heads Raffle.

Thank you to all students that bought tickets! All proceeds will go towards purchasing two new SMART Boards. Thank you to Joshua’s mom (gr. 8) for donating the bobble heads.

ECHO THE GECKO

The grade 5 class had the chance to step into the role of science teacher for a day as they introduced the kindergarten students to their classroom companion, Echo the crested gecko. They explained how they care for him, what he eats, and what his habitat needs to stay healthy. The younger students were fascinated as the grade 5s gently showed them Echo up close and answered their questions with patience and confidence. It was a great moment of leadership, responsibility, and a little bit of science fun, giving the grade 5s a real taste of what it feels like to guide and teach others. Great idea Ms. Vanessa! Check out our gallery for more pictures.

HALLOWEEN

Prestige students and teachers had fun dressing up for Halloween. Everyone had amazing costumes! High school students also planned fun activities, such as, decorating pumpkins, a colouring contest, and trick or treating. Thank you to Ilana and Alice (gr. 11) for organizing this creative event and uniting the Prestige School community. Check out our gallery for more pictures.

Colouring Contest:

Top 3 Primary Winners: Lily (gr. 1), Marz (gr. 2), and Emily (gr. 3)

Top 3 Elementary Winners: Uliana (gr. 5), Sophia B. (gr. 6), and Alan (gr. 6)

Pumpkin Contest Winner:

1st Place: Grade 8s won a casual Friday on November 7th and a box of chips.

2nd Place: Grade 4s won a casual Friday on November 14th.

Prestige School would also like to thank the following:

Ms. Yana for over seeing all the organization.

The high school students from grades 9 to 12 that helped run activities.

Ms. Tanya and various students for decorating the gymnasium.

The parents of these students for donating supplies: Natalia (gr. 1), Charlotte and Lailah (KG), Alec (gr. 2) and Alex P (gr. 4), Michael (gr. 9) and Ariella (gr. 11).

IMPORTANT DATES

November 5

DECA Regional Level Competition

November 7

High School Midterm Report Cards

Grade 8 Casual Day (Pumpkin Contest Prize)

November 10

Coed Indoor Soccer U12

November 11

Remembrance Day Assembly @ 10:50

November 12

Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests

November 14

Beaver Computing Challenge (gr. 6)

Grade 4 Casual Day (Pumpkin Contest Prize)

November 17

Bully Awareness and Prevention Week Kick-off Assembly @ 10:00

November 19

OSSLT (gr. 10 and 12)

Beaver Computing Challenge (gr. 5)

November 20

Pickering Museum Village Field Trip (KG – gr. 4)

November 21

P.A. Day (No School)

High School Progress Report Cards

November 24 – December 18

Holiday Toy Drive

November 25

Character Assembly – Compassion @ 10:15

November 28

Elementary 1st Term Report Cards

Pizza Lunch

Casual Lunch