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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Mental Health and Wellness Day at CGS

Each term at CGS we set aside a day to take a break from our usual routine. Our Founder and Principal, Marie encourages every educator to participate in CGS Mental Health and Wellness Day by providing opportunities to pause from the traditional academic school day. Early childhood is an important time for developing healthy habits…

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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…

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The 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…

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DESIGN 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…

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Take 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…

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Self-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…

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Why 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…

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Harmony 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…

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Embracing 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…

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