We Did It ~ CGS Spirit at Home Style!

We did it! Our CGS Spirit at Home program is a wrap and our 2019/20 school year has come to a close. It will certainly go on record as the most unique in the school’s 35-year history. It was truly a team effort and we thank you all for everything you’ve done to make it…

Read More

Congratulations Graduates

Being a CGS Graduate is a special thing and our 2019/20 graduates had lots of fun leading up to their graduation ceremony on Tuesday. They had a social distancing photoshoot with Don last week and a surprsie delivery too. Even though we weren’t in our usual location for our final assembly, the girls still got…

Read More

Father’s Day Food Drive

Thank you for your contributions to our Father’s Day Food Drive yesterday CGS. The St Ann Food Bank, Zandée and The Principal’s Club are so appreciative. Don’s car was filled to the brim! Your donations have already been delivered and sorted. Zandée will be distributing the food to food bank clients tomorrow morning during her…

Read More

Parisa Shares Her Wisdom

CGS Staff finished off the year on Wednesday with some inspiring professional development with life coach Parisa Samet. It was a time to reflect on the extraordinary school year we’ve all had. Thank you to Parisa for her nurturing attention and for guiding us to create powerful statements of purpose as educators.  

Read More

CGS Superheros Save the Day

At the end of every term the Early Start, JK and SK teachers get together to plan a special, extra playful day for the children. I wish everyone could have been at school for Superhero Day. It was so fun! The children had an awesome dance party, flew over the city in their capes spreading…

Read More

Who Says You Can’t Ride a Coaster During COVID?

While the younger children were busy being Superheroes, the senior students were on a virtual field trip to Wonderland for their special end-of-year party day. Who says you can’t ride roller coasters during COVID? I quote, ‘Yukon Striker was insane!’ The virtual roller coaster experience (and cliff diving show) didn’t disappoint. In between rides at…

Read More

My Black Lives Matter Thoughts, Finally…

Marie’s son Dan shares his feelings about Black Lives Matter… Over the last two weeks, much of the world’s attention has been focused on the Black Lives Matter protests, ignited by the death of George Floyd. I can only hope that you have read, seen, and shared the stories, opinions, and experiences of black people…

Read More

Book in a Box

      Instead of assigning a traditional book report to the students last week, we decided to change it up and do a “Book in a Box.” We asked the students to read a book, and then decorate a box so that it represented the story they read. They were asked to find items around their…

Read More

Keep Talking, Keep Questioning

The Grade 2/3’s have been talking about racism and the huge events we’ve seen unfolding over the last few weeks. They’ve been creating images of support and tolerance. It has been an incredibly troubling time in the United States that has had far-reaching effects across the world and it has galvanized public discourse and engagement…

Read More