Mindfulness
Specialties at CGS: Music, Drama, Mindfulness
To say that our team “wears a lot of different hats” is quite a true (and literal!) statement. On any given day, you might see a member of our educator team taking part in morning greeting as the students arrive, or lending a helping hand at lunch time, providing guidance on a field trip, or…
Read MoreThe Canadian Library Project
Taking part in Orange Shirt Day is a simple way for our CGS community to honour Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Observed annually, we use this time as an opportunity to learn with our students; about the history of this injustice, to promote empathy toward Indigenous communities and a deeper understanding of their…
Read MoreDESIGN A DOT
Chances are, your CGS student may have come home talking about “International Dot Day” last week. Or, if you’re still having trouble getting them to tell you about their day…we’re here to help! (Thank you Marie for your latest Principal’s Message!) Inspired by “The Dot”, a treasured children’s book by author, Peter H. Reynolds, our…
Read MoreTake Good Care of Yourself
As parents and caregivers, there are ways we can support our children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy and fit. Encouraging and guiding a child to think about their own mental health and wellness are vital skills we can teach them from a young age. In each of our three terms…
Read MoreSelf-Regulation and School Success
“The key to learning self-regulation skills, is not to avoid situations that are difficult for kids to handle, but to coach kids through them and provide a supportive framework until they can handle these challenges on their own.” Dr. Rouse of the Child Mind Institute Our CGS educators stress academic success each day, yet perhaps…
Read MoreWhy Were There No Classes on Monday?
After a long and lovely Winter Break, our team gathered early Monday morning as usual, except without the children in the building. Instead of our usual hugs, high-fives, and hellos from CGS students, this day we were greeted with light breakfast fare and the time to enjoy casual conversation amongst our dedicated group. Our…
Read MoreHarmony of Growth: Nurturing Young Minds Through Drama, Music, and Mind Up
It has been heartening to witness the progression of incorporating Drama, Music, and Mind Up (Mindfulness through Education) into our CGS curriculums and how they have had such a powerful transformative impact on our students. These educational pillars are not just lessons in our school, they are gateways to fostering confidence, creativity, discipline, and emotional…
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 MoreThankfulness is the Quickest Way to Joy
Thanksgiving is a special time of year when families and friends come together to celebrate and express gratitude for the blessings in their lives. It is a wonderful time to teach young children the importance of gratitude and appreciation. AT CGS our teachers play a significant role in instilling these values in students’ hearts. Through…
Read MoreCGS Wellness Day Term 3 2023
Can you believe we are already halfway through our last term of the school year! What better way to celebrate than with a Wellness and Mental Health Day as a reward! A lot of our students took this day to reflect on their contributions to our society, our community and the lands we share and…
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