Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Turning the Page: 2012 - 2013

Jumping for joy on Sports Day


Go Blue Team


Climbing Burgers and Fries


Our new Hexamid/Spider Web/Climbing Thing!


Be the Change!

Rainy Day Reading Buddies
These are some of my favourite images from this school year. 

Our school is now at capacity as we have, over the past two years, integrated the District French Immersion Program.  It has been a pleasure to welcome many new families to our school commuity.  Growth and change can be painful sometimes.  In the past five years since I have been here as principal, our school has doubled in size.  We've faced new challenges such as:  How do we get 400+ students into the building in an orderly fashion each morning?  How can we help the French Immersion and English students coexist and develop some mutual appreciation?  How will we share computer lab and gym in a fair and equitable way?  How will Ms. Sorban teach all of those intermediate students to play band instruments and not lose her mind?

Luckily, we are a team at SQES!  People with energy, enthusiasm and optimism can always find a way to overcome obstacles together.  That includes teachers, support staff, parents and students, as well.  Thank you everyone for making 2012 - 2013 a memorable year!  Here's looking forward to September with the same positive, purposeful perspective!