Hello Grizzly families,
This week, Glamorgan students engaged in work connected to Canada's Truth and Reconciliation. Classes were learning about the Metis experience of Canada's Indian Residential School System. Students wore orange shirts and participated in a school-wide art installation; to honour the truth of Indigenous People of Canada, by bringing awareness to the experiences of residential school students. Each student was asked to bring a rock, which was then painted orange, and students were invited to include a message about what Orange Shirt Day means to them. These rocks were installed outside, by Grade 9 Leadership and Art students, into a heart shape, in the SE corner of the school. We invite all to visit this installation, as a way to honour, witness and move this work forward. Thanks to Ms. Thomas for leading this important work!
We want to remind our families that our school is closed Monday, Sept 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Truth in remembrance of the children and survivors of the residential schools. We encourage our families to participate by attending the City of Calgary event at 9 AM, Monday, Sep. 30 or consider participating in one of the many community-led National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events around the city.
OurSCHOOL Student Survey
Students in Grade 4-9 will once again be participating in an online school perception survey for students called the OurSCHOOL Student Survey. This anonymous survey is completely voluntary for all CBE students. Please find the details of the survey in this letter.
Physical Education
The school spirit store is now open! Please visit our online store at Glamorgan School Store for all school spirit wear and gym strip. The deadline for ordering will be October 11. We expect delivery of all orders around a week after the deadline. It is recommended that grade 7-9 students have a second gym strip set for days they are doing laundry.
Athletics
Girls' Soccer
Practice Thursday at 4pm
Game Tuesday at 4:30pm at Glamorgan School
Boys' Soccer
Practice Tuesday at 8am
Practice Thursday at 8am
Game Wednesday at 4:30pm at Glamorgan School
Girls' Basketball
Practice Thursday at 8am
Games Wednesday at 6pm and 7pm at Riverside School, 107 6a St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0B7
Boys' Basketball
Practice Tuesday at 4pm
Practice Wednesday at 8am
Games Thursday at 6pm and 7pm at Mount Royal School, 2234 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 3T3
On the Horizon
September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – no school
October 1 – Girls’ Soccer Game at home vs Elboya
October 2 – Boys' Soccer Game at home vs Elboya
October 2 – Girls' Basketball Games at Riverside
October 3 – Boys' Basketball Games at Mount Royal
October 4 – PM Kindergarten attends
October 7 – Picture Day
October 8 - Girls’ Soccer Game at home vs Riverside
October 9 - Boys’ Soccer Game at home vs Riverside
October 9 - Girls' Basketball Games at Mount Royal
October 10 – Boys' Basketball Games at Riverside
October 11 – AM Kindergarten attends
October 14 – Thanksgiving Holiday - No school
October 18 – PM Kindergarten attends
October 24 – No Kindergarten classes
October 24 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 25– Non-Instructional Day – no school for students
October 25 – Parent-Teacher Conferences