In the 2007/08 school year the staff worked collaboratively to write the short prayer below. The prayer exhibits the staff's commitment to quality and innovative instruction for all students that respects and tends to the ethtical, spiritaul, physical, and intellectual needs of our students.
Our Eco-PlegeI pledge allegiance to the Earth And to the flora, fauna And human life that it supports. One planet With safe air, Water and soil Economic justice, Equal rights And peace For all. |
Professional Development and Holidays for the 2008/09 School Year
The following are a listing of the Professional Activity and Holidays for the 2008/09 School Year. The days are listed to assist you in planning for vacations as well as for childcare on school holidays. A comprehensive agenda will be made available for all Professional Activities Days at least one week prior to the date.
| Topics for PD Days |
Professional Development Day |
| Day of Reflection |
October 3, 2008 |
| Provincial Education Priorities |
October 24, 2008 |
| Reporting Day |
December 5, 2008 |
| Provincial Education Priorities |
February 13, 2009 |
| Reporting Day |
March 13, 2009 |
| System Priorities/Local Goals |
June 26, 2009 |
| Number of School Days |
194 |
| Professional Activity Days |
6 |
| Labour Day |
September 1, 2008 |
| First Instructional Day |
September 2, 2009 |
| Thanksgiving Day |
October 13, 2008 |
| Christmas Break |
December 22, 2008 to January 2, 2009 |
| Family Day |
February 16, 2009 |
| March Break |
March 16 to 20, 2009 |
| Good Friday |
April 10, 2009 |
| Easter Monday |
April 13, 2009 |
| Victoria Day |
May 18, 2009 |
| Last Day of Classes |
June 25, 2009 |
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