From the Principal’s Desk – 5 December 2019

From the Principal’s Desk – 5 December 2019

Twice a year, at Christmas and in May, our school goes all-hands-on-deck to produce our community festivals. Why? Our festivals invite the entire Squamish community to mark the seasons with us. There is nothing quite like these events, with classrooms completely...
From the Principal’s Desk – 5 December 2019

From the Principal’s Desk – 28 November 2019

Advent Advent marks the beginning of the four weeks leading up to Winter Solstice and Christmas. Going into this darkest time of the year mirrors the spiral for many. We feel tugged by this whirling busyness of the season—and at the same time we are weighed downward...
From the Principal’s Desk – 21 November 2019

From the Principal’s Desk – 21 November 2019

Reconciliation retreat It has been wonderful to hear the curiosity and questions from parents about the process we engaged with in Lillooet last week. Our experience in Lillooet was beyond our expectations and will continue to grow in us as we work with each other and...
Pro–D Camp details, December 9, 2019

Pro–D Camp details, December 9, 2019

On Monday, December 9, faculty and staff will embark on a day of professional development. While students may enjoy no-school days, many parents are left scrambling for reliable and engaging childcare in a community with limited options. SWS Pro-D Day Camp to the...
From the Principal’s Desk – 5 December 2019

From the Principal’s Desk – 7 November 2019

Professional development retreat: reconciliation On November 14 and 15 our faculty and staff will be heading up to Lillooet for a reconciliation retreat with Darrell Bob of the St’at’imc Nation. This work has been developed in cooperation with Sussan Yáñez, a parent...