INTERNATIONAL WINNERS
For the first time in Canadian history a young dance couple from Toronto, training at Grand Dance Studio, recently achieved top honor at the world-renowned Blackpool Dance Festival in the UK. The Blackpool Dance Festival is often compared to the Olympics of ballroom dancing due to its prestige, international scale, and the level of competition it attracts.
Maya (gr. 8) and her dance partner Mark placed 1st in the Junior Under 14 Ballroom category. This is a major achievement for Canadian dancers at one of the most prestigious ballroom competitions in the world.
Maya and Mark’s story even made it on television! CTV News covered their story and interviewed Maya and Mark about their amazing achievement. Check it out here.
FIELD TRIPS
On Friday, May 9th, our kinders spent the afternoon at High Park Nature Centre. They learned about nature and animals. It was a beautiful day to explore! Check out our gallery for more pictures.
On Wednesday, May 14th, Mrs. Amanda and the grade 4s went to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. They are learning about the Canadian government in social studies and enjoyed a tour of where the provincial government works. The grade 4s were lucky enough to watch the provincial government debate in the chamber from the gallery. Thank you Mrs. Amanda for planning a memorable trip! Check out our gallery for more pictures.
LET’S TALK SCIENCE COMPETITION
On Wednesday, May 14th, our grade 6 Let’s Talk Science team, led by Ms. Vanessa, proudly competed in the Grand Finale of the Ultimate Quiz! After three months of dedicated preparation, studying eight different areas of science, tackling weekly quizzes, and engaging in hands-on engineering challenges, this remarkable group showcased their STEM skills on a national stage. The grade 6s showed great improvement scoring higher than expected based on their practice rounds.
Last week, they submitted their submersible engineering design and model, and now eagerly await the final results to see how they placed in this prestigious nationwide competition.
Ms. Vanessa is incredibly proud of their commitment, teamwork, and passion for science. Congratulations to Aya, Emily, Miranda, Ellie, Ariana, Charles, Alexander, and Michael, fantastic work! Thank you Ms. Vanessa for signing the grade 6s up for a memorable learning experience.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 23
Elementary Preliminary Report Cards
May 26
Elementary Preliminary Report Cards
U12 & Elementary Track and Field
May 27
Character Education – CONFIDENCE @ 10:15
May 29
U10 Co-ed Soccer Outdoor
May 30
U8/U10 Track and Field
Wonderland Field Trip (gr. 8 – 12)
June 2 – 25
Casual Month
National Indigenous History Month
June 3
Sports Day
Jump Rope for Heart
June 9
High School Progress Report Cards
June 10
Character Education – PERSEVERANCE @ 10:15
June 13
SK Graduation and Matilda Concert @ 18:00
June 16 – 23
High School Exams
June 15
Father’s Day
June 17
Downsview Park Field Trip (KG – gr. 4)
June 18
Downsview Park Field Trip (gr. 5 – 8)
June 19
Gr. 8 and 12 Graduation and Prom @ Bomond Restaurant
June 21
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 24
High School P.A. Day
June 25
Last Day of School
Early Dismissal @ 14:00
Pizza Lunch
June 26
Elementary Term 3 Report Cards
July 1
Canada Day
July 2 – Aug. 22
Summer Camp
Summer School
July 4
High School Final Report Cards
