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Welcome Back
Welcome back everybody. We hope you had a restful holiday. Term 2 is short but sweet - packed with lots of wonderful events and fun-filled days at school. This term we look forward to our Grades 1 & 2 Child - Led Conferences, Ski Days at Earle Bales Park, The CGS Talent Show, our Family Skating Party on February 8th and an Arts Express dance unit ...
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Principal’s Holiday Message
Wo-oh, shine your light Wo-oh, set the world on fire Wo-oh, shine tonight Wo-oh (set the world on fire) If you are anything like me, the music and the lyrics to the opening act of this year’s Holiday Concert have probably been going over and over in your head for days now. If not that song, then perhaps “You Can Share My Light” or “Let the Light Shine In”. All ...
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Happy Holidays from CGS
Term 1 is a wrap. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday and a well deserved rest. The school is currently closed for the holidays and will reopen on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. See you next year!
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Holiday Concert 2012
The 2012 CGS Holiday Concert, Shine Your Light, was a total smash hit! Thank you to the CGS Staff for working so hard to create such a wonderful event. Special thanks to our music teacher Mary - for writing the script, directing the show and putting together an amazing set. Don was also instrumental in making the set so perfect. Installing trees inside isn't easy! Enjoy the ...
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Shine Your Light
What a fantastic few days of theatre at CGS! I know everyone is tired but it was worth it. The performers were by turns passionate, funny, and soulful. The set was magical and the musicians charmed all of us with their jazzy rhythms. There are buckets of beautiful pictures. Here are just a few teasers. More to follow next week. Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Kelly Scott Director of ...
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Holiday Outreach Goes Citywide
Wow! What a great adventure for Carmen, Sara, Meaghan, David, Andrew, Wyatt and Cael - they were chosen to deliver the toys collected for our Holiday Outreach to the CP24 CHUM City Christmas Wish on Thursday. All of the children were interviewed by Jamie Gutfreund and had a wonderful time being in front of the camera. Over 80 toys were delivered. Thank you for your generosity CGS parents. Another big thank you to Wendy and ...
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The JKs Head to the Library
The JKs had a great trip to the Library today. The walk was fresh and sunny and students sang carols as they went. The Librarian treated the children to three stories and a Christmas video as well as a tutorial on how to use the Library and getting a library card. Thank you to all the parent volunteers for helping to make the trip so successful.
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Gingerbread Party Exchange
The Early Starters, JKs and SKs shared a fun 'mix and mingle' session of cookie and ornament decorating last week in the Early Start room. Children were inspired by the story Gingerbread Baby. The little ones loved sharing an activity with the 'big' kids!
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Principal’s Club Holiday Sale
The Principal's Club held their first big fundraiser of the year to support their chosen charity, Children of Hope Uganda, on December 5th. All of the items on offer at The Holiday Sale were created by the children themselves. Everything sold, for a total of $217 raised! Well done members. Thank you to CGS family and friends for supporting this initiative. We hope you enjoyed the cookies and crafts!
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Holiday Camp at CGS
Need to cover off a few more days of childcare before the holidays? Join CGS staff for Holiday Camp! Campers will spend two fun-filled days crafting and playing indoor & outdoor sports and games. Who: Ages 3 – 12 Where: CGS When: ...