Volume 22 Issue 06 – December 2, 2025

CHARACTER TRAIT AWARDS

On Tuesday, November 25th was November’s character education assembly for COMPASSION. Many students have been compassionate this month, but some have been noticeably more. The students who received this month’s certificate are:

JK: Mia

SK: Lailah

Gr. 1: Lina

Gr. 2: Kaan

Gr. 3: Kira

Gr. 4: Gabriela

Gr. 5: Max and Alexandra

Gr. 6: Emma

Gr. 7: Elsa

Gr. 8: Cleo

December’s character trait is GENEROSITY, which is the act of spending your time, kind words, and attention to help others. Ms. Catherine and the grade 6s prepared a skit to explain generosity. Great job grade 6s!

FIELD TRIPS

Prestige students were engaged during the November field trips. On Tuesday, November 18th, students in grades 11 and 12 toured the University of Toronto. Students explored the campus and learned a lot. Thank you Ms. Stacy for organizing and leading the tour. Thank you Ms. Brittney for accompanying students.

On Thursday, November 20th, students in KG to grade 4 went to the Pickering Museum Village. Students participated in two programs that explored farm animals, plants, being a blacksmith and a pioneer child. Students had a day filled with learning and fun.

On Thursday, November 27th, students in grades 9 to 12 went to Mandarin for the annual holiday lunch, organized by Ms. Yana. Everyone enjoyed lunch with their friends and teachers. Thank you Ms. Brittney, Mr. Ile, Ms. Stacy, and Ms. Yana for accompanying students.

Check out our galleries for more pictures:

Grade 11 and 12 Trip

KG to Grade 4 Trip

High School Holiday Lunch

ELEMENTARY SOCCER

On Friday, November 28th, students in grades 5 to 8 participated in the SSAF indoor soccer tournament. Students had fun and played their best. Go Panthers go!

Thank you to Mr. Luka and Ms. Stacy for accompanying our team.

REMINDER

Please be advised that on Friday, December 5th, all students must be picked up no later than 4:00 p.m. After-school programs will not be available. Additionally, school buses will depart at 3:30 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly request that you make alternative arrangements for your child(ren)’s care after school on December 5th. Thank you for your cooperation.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

Prestige School is collecting new toy donations for the 59th Annual CP24 Christmas Wish Campaign. We believe in the importance of giving to children in need, so they have a very special holiday season.

Wishful Items Include:

infant and toddler development toys (Fisher Price or Leap Frog)

books

Lego

playdough

creative/craft supplies

journals

puzzles

gift cards (Walmart/Indigo)

sports equipment

All unwrapped new toy donations can be brought to Mrs. MacBean in the grade 1 room. Gift cards or cheques (payable to “The Wish”) can be brought to Mrs. MacBean directly. Donations will be collected from November 24th to December 9th. Thank you for your donations.

HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK

Prestige School will be having a Holiday Spirit Week from Monday, December 15th to Friday, December 19th for $5. All proceeds will go towards our SMART Board fundraiser. Homeroom teachers will be collecting the fee starting Wednesday, December 3rd. If students do not pay $5, then they must be in full school uniform everyday of the week.

Below is the Holiday Spirit Week schedule. Any kind of holiday or winter themed clothing is acceptable for each of the themed days. Grades 4 to 12 are highly encouraged to participate in the theme each day, but these students are allowed to be in casual clothes all week, if they pay $5.

Monday: Dress up as your favourite holiday character.

Tuesday: Make your hair festive (crazy holiday themed hair) or wear your favourite holiday hat.

Wednesday: Wear holiday coloured clothes (red, white, green, gold, blue).

Thursday: Wear an ugly holiday sweater or your favourite holiday shirt.

Friday: Wear your favourite holiday pajamas or regular pajamas if you don’t have holiday ones.

Let’s get into the festive spirit and all participate in Holiday Spirit Week!

WINTER CONCERT

Prestige School is excited to announce that our annual winter concert will be on Friday, December 12th. This year’s concert will feature a festive performance of How the Grinch Stole New Year’s!

There will be two identical shows held in the school gymnasium:

11:00 a.m. – Kindergarten to grade 3

2:00 p.m. – Grades 4 to 8

To ensure all families can attend comfortably, each family is asked to join only one show. If you have children in both divisions, please attend the performance for one of your children. Kindly RSVP to confirm your attendance.

We look forward to sharing this cheerful and heartwarming celebration with you!

IMPORTANT DATES

December 3 and 4

Financial Literacy Competition (gr. 9 – 12)

December 5

Raptors 905 Field Trip (gr. 5 – 8)

Early Dismissal @ 16:00

December 8

High School Progress Report Cards

December 12

Winter Concert @ 11:00 and 14:00

Activate Toronto Field Trip (gr. 9 – 12)

December 15

Holiday Spirit Week ($5) – Dress up as your favourite holiday character.

December 16

Character Assembly – Generosity @ 10:15

Holiday Spirit Week ($5) – Festive hair (crazy holiday themed hair) or holiday hat.

December 17

Holiday Spirit Week ($5) – Wear holiday coloured clothes (red, white, green, gold, blue).

December 18

Holiday Spirit Week ($5) – Wear an ugly holiday sweater or your favourite holiday shirt.

December 19

Holiday Spirit Week ($5) – Wear holiday pajamas or regular pajamas.

High School Preliminary Report Cards

Early Dismissal @ 14:00

Pizza Lunch

December 22 – January 2

Winter Break

January 5

School Starts @ 9:00