From the Principal’s Desk – May 28, 2020
Dear Families, We have been busily preparing for the return of many of our students next week, and we are looking forward to seeing many of you soon! As part of return to class, teachers will spend time integrating students to the new ways of doing things and new...
From the Principal’s Desk – Stage 3 re-opening details
SWS Covid-19 policy & protocols SWS Covid-19 information & parental agreement Dear Families, We are happy to share more details of our Stage 3 re-opening scheduled for June 1. These will be summarized in my message today, followed by detailed policy guidelines...
Parent resources during Covid-19
Protocols for return to school June 1 • SWS Covid-19 Policy & Protocols • SWS Covid-19 Information and Parental Agreement For more information, please see our recent blog post From the Principal's Desk - Stage 3 re-opening details ...
Home is where the school is – during Covid-19
"A rhythm, healthy lifestyle, kindness and patience is what will help us get through the challenges of the pandemic." – Christine Martin Check out the article in this week's Squamish Chief about how schools are responding to continuing education during Covid-19.
From the Principal’s Desk – 2 April 2020
Dear parents, Consider this my shout out to you, parents, as you all returned from a very different spring break to a very different situation at home and at school. I have witnessed you respond with creativity and a positive attitude in the face of upended routines,...
Caring for Children in Alarming Times
We owe it to our loved ones to remain soft and gentle during this time. One of the most important places of safety for children is being in the presence of a strong caring adult with a good alpha presence. No matter how scared we are and how little we know about what...
27 March 2020 – Ministry of Education Update
27 March, 2020 Letter from Rob Fleming, Minister of Education Re: steps to ensure continued learning opportunities for your children While primary responsibility for continued learning will come from teachers, we know many parents and guardians are asking for...
School closure update – 18 March
SWS Response to school closures Dear Parents and Staff, You may be aware that Education Minister Fleming addressed the province yesterday outlining the Ministry's plans for the K-12 sector in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A copy of Minister Fleming's letter to...
COVID–19 update 13 March 2020
An important update from the Deputy Minister of Education for parents and guardians regarding COVID-19 has just been released. The Provincial Health Officer is advising against all non-essential travel outside of Canada, including to the United States. If you do...
From the Principal’s Desk – 12 March 2020
Meeting change gracefully The coming of spring is a beautiful reminder of the forces of renewal in the world around us, the ebb and flow, the inbreath and the outbreath. At times when situations are fluid, it is good to feel the breath of spring and remember that...