Grade 2
You’ve Got A Friend in Me
Our Reading Buddies Program began last week between our JKs and our Grade 2s, not only to assist our younger readers, but to build social connections within our CGS community, too. This program of cooperative learning was initiated at CGS this year by our Grade 2/3 team of educators, Michelle and Gabrielle as a brilliant…
Read MoreEmbracing Wellness
In the hustle and bustle of academic life, it’s easy to overlook the importance of mental health and well-being. Recognizing this, CGS dedicates an entire day each term to prioritize the mental well-being of our students and staff. The result? A resounding success that leaves a lasting impact on the entire school community. All of…
Read MoreCGS Cross Country Day 2023!
The air was filled with energy and excitement as the CGS students of grades 1, 2, and 3 embarked on their cross-country adventure at Sherwood Park. It was a day filled with determination, enthusiasm, and beaming smiles as our young athletes displayed their remarkable CGS sportsmanship and spirit! The event was a testament to the…
Read MoreIt was a Ghoul-some Halloween!
What a thrilling and chilling Halloween Concert put on by our delightful Music teacher, Naomi, with our exceptional Early Start, JK and SK students. They filled the gym with so much halloween spirit with music, costumes, and wizardly fun! Our young performers showcased their talent with a variety of Halloween-themed songs, from “Monster Mash” to…
Read MoreThe Votes Are In!
It’s been a nail biting and suspenseful week here at CGS with our Grade 1, 2, and 3 students embarking on a remarkable journey of leadership and learning as they campaigned all week for our Annual CGS Student Government Elections! In the world of elementary education, fostering leadership skills and democratic values is just as…
Read MoreGrowth in Generosity
Our Early Starts and our Grade 2/3 students took charge of our October character trait this month! Our October school character trait to be acknowledged and incorporated into our classroom teachings was Generous. October being a month full of gratitude and thankfulness, generosity is the perfect trait of focus for our CGS students. Generosity is…
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 MoreFirst Day Fun for Back to School!
Can you believe school is back in session already for another year! We are so happy to have the energetic buzz back in our halls and classrooms. We know the first day of school can be full of lots of different emotions for new and returning students (and even parents). But we want to emphasis…
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 MoreCGS Welcomes Our Newest Staff!
A new CGS school year has finally begun and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome some new staff members to our CGS family! Without further ado, please meet our new teachers! Karen Zarr – Early Start I’m Karen Zarr and this is my first year at CGS! I am thrilled to be meeting all…
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