Message from Tanya Sweeney, Head, Preparatory School

A warm welcome back to all students, families and colleagues! We are glad to be back into routine and working with learners. The winter season, both in academics and co-curricular pursuits, provides many opportunities for collaboration, exploration, and growth.

Given that it is very busy, the days remain dark, and cold/flu season is upon us, it’s important that we all do our best to be good to ourselves and each other. 

At the Middle division assembly this week, Gareth Evans shared this video reminding us of the importance of optimism. He also spoke to his optimism about the Prep given an increase in acts of kindness being reported by students and teachers across the Prep this year as he continues to track this data. 

In the video, Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield reminds us to take care of ourselves, each other, and our planet – a simple, warm and optimistic message as we launch into our busy winter season.

In collaboration,

Tanya Sweeney
Head of the Preparatory School
tsweeney@ucc.on.ca

Week of January 13:

6A at Norval		Monday to Thursday
Primary and Middle division assemblies-Lunar New Year		Thursday starting 8:30 a.m.
Childcare registration form closes		Thursday evening
SK at Norval		Friday
Sign up for SK-5 Three-way conferences begins…see Heads Up for link		Friday

 

Week of January 20:

Morning focus day		Monday
4O at Norval		Tuesday to Thursday
Middle division assembly		Wednesday
Lunar New Year activities		Thursday morning
Optional Y6/7 report card information session for parents		Thursday evening
Winterfest and casual dress day		Friday
Norval winter open house		Sunday afternoon