Greetings Ardagh Bluffs Families,
November was another busy and active month filled with various activities and much learning! On November 11th, we commemorated Remembrance Day with student-led assemblies and learned together about our past and current realities. November was also the month where we recognized Bullying Prevention and Intervention Week. During this week students engaged in a school wide poster contest. Congratulations to Lilah, our intermediate winner, Audrey, our junior winner and Elise, our primary winner. Honourable mentions go out to Joshua. As a school, we continue to engage in bullying prevention and intervention on an ongoing basis through the work of our Safe and Inclusive Learning Spaces Team.
December brings with it a multitude of winter festivities that weave together the rich tapestry of cultural traditions within our diverse school community. From Hanukkah and Christmas to Kwanzaa, this month provides an opportunity for our students to learn about and appreciate the various customs and rituals that make each winter celebration unique. Our classrooms are alive with discussions, art projects, and presentations that showcase the beauty of cultural diversity, fostering understanding and unity among our students.
In the true spirit of giving, Ardagh Bluffs is in the midst of our 10 Days of Giving with donations going to ‘Christmas Cheer’, a winter charity drive to support those in need within our community. This initiative not only teaches our students the importance of empathy and compassion but also instills in them a sense of responsibility towards making a positive impact on the lives of others during this festive season. We also continue with our monthly Food Bank Friday initiative and we thank Ardagh’s families for their generous donations.
This month we are looking forward to various assemblies including a visit from the Barrie Colts, information about electrical safety through an assembly by Alectra Utilities as well as a few Winter Sing Alongs at the end of the month. We’re also excited about our upcoming Spirit Days which includes Hat or Scarf Day on December 13th and Comfy Clothing Day on December 20th.
We also eagerly look forward to our SNOW MUCH FUN FESTIVAL, which is being hosted by the School Council in collaboration with school staff on Thursday, December 12th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This family friendly, fun event will serve as our most significant fundraiser to support extra-curricular sports, teams and clubs here at Ardagh Bluffs Public School. Thank you to all the families who have donated items to the silent auction. We hope to see you there!
The Ardagh Bluffs School Council is a dedicated group of parents and guardians who support various initiatives at the school. In addition, the Council is available if parents/guardians would like support addressing any concerns with the school. Please reach out to the School Council directly at [email protected] to connect with the co-chairs about how they can best support you.
We hope that everyone has a wonderful winter break and that everyone is able to enjoy time with their family and friends during the two week vacation period that runs from Monday, December 23rd to Friday, January 3rd.
We’re looking forward to another wonderful month of learning at Ardagh Bluffs Public School!
Ms. Robinson - Principal
Mr. Kirwan - Vice Principal