Dear Elementary Families,

As we enter into the winter holidays we would like to thank you for your continued support of our school. When we look back on 2020 in years to come, it will be interesting to reflect on the actions and reactions that occurred throughout this year. As a school, we spent the year balancing academics, social-emotional learning, health and safety logistics and changing guidelines based on ever-evolving COVID-19 discoveries.

We are very proud of that, though this trimester was not without its hiccups, our staff was able to provide the continuity, connection and community necessary for our students to grow in their learning. This would not have been possible without the commitment of GEMS Education, our Superintendent Tammy Murphy, the Senior Leadership, IT, Facilities and most importantly our Teaching and Educational Assistant staff. 

As a school, we are also very proud that though 2020 was like no other. Our approach to learning, as defined by our Mission statement to “...create(s) and empower(s) leaders and independent thinkers with integrity, character, and drive”, challenged our staff and students to evolve and ensure our successes as a learning community. 2020 has been a year where we truly applied our future fluent and solution-focussed philosophy and I think as a community of students, parents and staff we have come together and done a wonderful job.

When we return on January 3, 2021 we look forward to continuing our learning journey and doing the very best for your children.

On behalf of the elementary leadership team of Nathalie, Tooshna, Noha and myself, Happy Holidays and see you next year!

Sincerely,

Craig Cantlie

Executive Principal, Elementary