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As we leave November behind us and move into December toward the winter break and the half-way point in the school year, it's a great time to reflect on the past three months and how school communities and SD8 as a whole are supporting each child in their learning journey.

Hello families, 

Welcome to a new week! We are quickly heading into the holiday season with four weeks left of school. November has been a steady month of focused learning and students are making great progress. In the next few weeks we will turn the corner to more holiday focused events. 

Hello families, 

Hello families, 

I trust you all had a great weekend of rest after the Halloween excitement! We had some fun times last week and the costumes were so creative! 

Some highlights from last week include:

It's my pleasure to share this month's happenings across our school communities. Throughout the early fall months, students have engaged in a wide variety of learning activities and events from marking Métis Awareness Month by putting up a teepee and examining what learnings come from that process, to incredible Halloween costumes and spirit that delighted staff, students and families.

Hello families, 

I trust you all had a great weekend of rest! The weather has certainly taken a change and we can now enjoy these blustery, cool and wet days. Make sure your child is dressing for the weather! Including extra clothes/socks in backpacks is a good idea too!  

Some highlights from last week include:

The Grade 4,5,6’s have been learning about the Canadian levels of government, political parties and the electoral system.

Hello families, 

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend celebrating together with family. What a wonderful time to pause, reflect and be grateful for what is in our lives.  

Some highlights from last week include:

Hello families, 

SD8 students from kindergarten to grade 12 as well as families and staff are one month into the school year and settling into the rhythm of a new season, new classrooms, new and returning classmates and so much energy and enthusiasm as thousands of learning journeys are underway.