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Character Trait of the Month: WARM
“A warm heart can heat us even in very low temperatures…” ~ Mehmet Murat ildan A new term, a new month, a new character trait at CGS: WARM ~ having, showing, or expressive of enthusiasm, affection, or kindness. _______ In this, traditionally not warm, month of February, our focus is on equality, diversity, inclusivity, positivity and active engagement. …
Read MoreAnd Away we “Gogh”!
This week our grades 1 to 3 went on an incredible adventure to the Van Gogh Immersive Experience organized by our resident art teacher Carrie! It was a day filled with colours, paintings, and so much fun. Imagine walking into a world where paintings come to life, where you can touch the colours and feel…
Read MoreOur Awesome SKs!!
It’s time to catch up on what our amazing SK class has been up to these last few weeks!! From exciting science projects to heartwarming Fall seasonal moments, they’ve had quite a lot of fun with their learning! In the world of science, our SK class has been conducting some fascinating experiments! From diving into…
Read MoreCelebrating International Dot Day!
This past Friday September 15th was the 20th anniversary of International Dot Day! What is Dot Day you ask? Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ beloved book, “The Dot.” It is is a day when students and teachers come together to celebrate the power of creativity, courage, self-expression,…
Read MoreWelcoming Back Our Returning Staff!
We are so excited to have such amazing group of individuals returning with us for another magical year at CGS! Even though some have been here for a while, we thought it would be nice for a re-get-to-know-you session with each of them as life is ever growing and changing! Please enjoy reading all about…
Read MoreCelebrating Moms and Families a Little Extra These Days
It’s been a celebratory week for our CGS parents! All of our students have been crafting with love with Mother’s Day and International Day of Families as their motivation. All of our students enjoyed expressing their love and gratitude through fun homemade gifts like potted plants, personally designed tote bags, origami bouquets, rainbow painted…
Read MoreSpring Is in The Air!
Winter is ending and Spring is here! Flowers are starting to bloom, birds are beginning to sing, and beauty is alive in nature again! This time of year is perfect to go for hikes or lay in the sun or just perfect for being outside. As much as we would love to spend all…
Read MoreCGS Term 2 Ribbon Recipients!
Congratulations to all our CGS Term 2 Ribbon Recipients! Today we gathered in the gym to recognize some of our outstanding students for their growth and hard-working achievements from the past school term. Our Student Government executed a well-organized assembly that showcased our shining stars from Term 2! We are so proud of their courage…
Read MoreSK Classroom Highlight!
It’s time for a CGS classroom highlight! This highlight is all about the Senior Kindergartens and their BIG show-stopping achievement. They presented their first official full presentation of the school year! All their hard work and dedication has finally paid off for their Puppet Project Creations! In class our SK students are learning about…
Read MoreTerm 2 Mental Health and Wellness Day
Selfcare is the best care. Taking a break from our regular scheduled programming is crucial in order to heal, destress and grow through any and all life experiences. Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving,…
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