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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.

school prayer

Our Eco-Plege

I 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