“Gumboots”: A Means of Communication

Did your child come home dancing on Tuesday? Thanks to the CGS Parent’s Association, we were able to welcome “Just Gumboots” into our gym for a fun afternoon of dance. “Stomp, holler, sing and dance! Gumboots is a South African art that mixes percussion and movement.” @justgumboots You may know the term,”Gumboots” as what we…

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Principal’s Club: A Kid for Others

The CGS Principal’s Club is an important part of our school community. Each year, the students in Grade 1 and older are invited to join this group of their peers to work together as a kid for others. Under the guidance of Principal Marie, and together with teachers Michelle and Liz, the CGS Principal’s Club…

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A Love for Reading

At CGS, encouragement for reading is everywhere! Each classroom is a reading friendly environment with a dedicated reading/library space to welcome every student from pre-readers to accelerated readers. Reading is an essential part of every day, whether it’s in preschool or the upper grades of CGS, we keep age-appropriate books at the ready for all,…

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Reading Buddies

Every Friday means “Reading Buddies” for the Grade 2/3s and the JKs! Starting in Term 2, the kids visit their neighbouring classroom once per week, and share their time, their guidance, and their joy of reading with their buddy. Reading Buddies offers the elder students the opportunity to practice lifelong skills in authentic ways. They…

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Principal’s Message January 2025

Just before the Christmas holiday I was getting my nails done with my daughter, and her young nail tech asked her if she was making any New Year’s resolutions. They bantered back and forth, sharing some of their ideas of what their resolutions were going to be and I listened intently, but all the while…

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What Does Winter Feel Like?

Winter is here….or so it may seem, if you gage the season by the sight of snow or the feel of bitter cold. What does winter feel like? Does it have a scent? Before the Winter Break, our Art Educator, Marianna encouraged every child in our school to freeze a moment in time as they…

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The 100 Languages of Children

We’re back in session at CGS after a lovely, long Winter Break. Our classes resumed on Tuesday with the sound of joy as the kids returned from their holiday celebrations, eager to share stories and details with their friends. Our staff returned to school on Monday to a day of Professional Development…the scheduled “P.D. Day…

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GIVING in December

December’s character trait at CGS is “giving” and our community continues to come together in a variety of ways as we open our hearts to share with others. Thank you CGS Student Government and Office Manager, Zandée who spearheads the project each year. Our CGS families gather food donations for St. Ann’s Food Bank in…

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Principal’s Message December 2024

Angels have walked beside me throughout my whole life, and they still do.   When my Dad passed away two months before my twelfth birthday, my Mom was left with very little to provide for the holiday season. She warned me that this would be a tough Christmas and not to expect too much. As much…

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Mums and Dads at School

Over the last few weeks, our Grade 2 and Grade 3 parents have been making guest appearances in the classroom and it’s been a seasonal celebration for everyone involved! As parents, you are your child’s primary educator. You influence their thoughts and impressions of school, their interest in learning, and you help set them up…

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