Before you get started scrolling through the WAAG, I just wanted to let you know that if you haven't yet received your tuition appointment, feel free to call the school office (250-339-1200) and talk with Mrs Taylor or Mrs Erb to set up a day and time that works for you. They'd love to have a chat with you about it. And now, scroll on!

Students don't need to come to school tomorrow, May 5, since it's the long-awaited Pro-D Day! Enjoy the day off, students, as well as your fantastic long weekend! 

Mrs Keenan's grade 8 students are having a Renaissance Fair in the chapel on Monday, May 8, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Sounds like a fun and informative event!

Make sure to attend the last PAC meeting and AGM of the 2023-24 school year on Tuesday, May 9! This meeting, which starts at 6:30 pm in the chapel, especially needs your input since it affects how the PAC will function next year. It's also the last chance to receive that one volunteer hour just for attending! Nice perk. 

After many weeks exploring the world of business, Grade 6 and 7 students are ready to celebrate their learning with a sale of their wares at the YE$! Young Entrepreneur Sale on Wednesday, May 10, from 11:30 am-2:00 pm. Come see the amazing accomplishments of our young entrepreneurs! There's something for everyone! Check out the photo above for samples of items available. Bring some cash as well so you can purchase any items that you simply must have. Invite your family and friends too! 

Grades 4-7 students are competing at the Track Jamboree on Thursday, May 11, from 9:00 am-1:45 pm. Please check your permission form for all the details. Please make sure your child comes prepared for the weather: sunscreen and a hat if sunny, or a jacket if cooler and wear proper footwear, also bring a bagged lunch and especially a water bottle. Students need to wear their PE uniform. 

As announced last week, we had the final weigh-in on Monday at 2:00 pm. And the winner is...(drum roll)...both the BOYS and GIRLS! Woohooooo....! Now, this might sound a bit anti-climatic but let me explain. The BOYS won for weight coming in at 14lbs 6oz vs the GIRLS' 13lbs 2oz. However, the GIRLS won for the amount of money raised bringing in $313.47 vs the BOYS' amount of $212.90. See? Both ARE winners! 

Actually, the real winners might be the Tanzanian schools and children since our missions team will be using some of the funds to take sports equipment to them. Isn't it amazing how a fun challenge between children in our school benefits other children and other schools across the globe? It truly is. Thanks for encouraging your children to participate in this challenge so we can be a blessing. Everyone wins! Hooray! :D

It's time to celebrate Mother's Day and with spring finally in the air, we are thrilled to be offering speciality tulip bouquets from local flower farm, Dirty Girl Flowers, as a fundraiser for Tanzania for the 2024 missions trip. These unique tulips are unlike anything you'll find in a grocery store. Peony, fringed, and ruffled tulip varieties will be available in mixed bouquets for pick up at the school next Friday afternoon. Click the link to fill out the form to reserve your bouquets.  

Orders are due by May 10th and tulips will be available for pick-up at the school on Friday, May 12, from 2:30-3:30 pm.

Dear Parents: The 2023 Tanzania Team is super excited to be heading to Tanzania in less than one month (May 20th). We are hoping that each class will help us collect items such as small stuffies, sports equipment, school supplies and personal hygiene items to take with us to bless the children and families in Tanzania. All items need to be collected by May 15th. Thank you for your continued support!

If you're short volunteer hours, we've got a whole bunch of opportunities for you. Read the list by clicking the link below. If you see something you'd love to assist with, phone 250-339-1200 or email office@gaglardiacademy.ca to sign-up. Thanks!

Yes, it seems early but it really is time to order your children's formal and regular uniforms so they will arrive by the beginning of school in September 2023. Our supplier, Cambridge Uniforms, is only able to guarantee delivery of uniforms before the start of school if your order is made by June 15. Yikes, that's not far away! 

Before you go shopping, remember to view our Uniform Requirements document so you'll know what items to buy for your child's grade. It's just a good idea. CLICK HERE to view the uniform requirements for all grades (You'll need to scroll to the Downloads section of the page). 

The website calendar is the easiest way to find out about school events and activities (like the Science Fair & Expo on May 18 and Victoria Day Weekend Mini-Break from May 19-122). And since it's always being updated, be sure to check it often. Bookmark the page for even easier access or subscribe!

The 2023-2024 school calendar is now online PLUS some of the dates have been entered into the website calendar! Woo. CLICK HERE to view both elementary and high school calendars in PDFs which you can then download and print. (Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the list.)