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Next Week Overview!. Final Assembly . Student Led Choral Performance!

Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy
The WAAG - Next week is jam-packed. Don't miss out!
Next Week Overview!

Next Week Overview!

More specific information about each event can be found below.

  • June 17
    • Last elementary assembly 
    • Choir Performance at 5:30 PM - Parents Please Join
  • June 19
    • Fun Day 
  • June 20
    • Kindergarten Graduation 9:00 AM - Parents Please Join
    • Early Dismissal 11:30 AM
    • Academy Awards Doors @ 5:30 PM - Parents Please Join
  • June 20-21 
    • High School Exam Days
  • June 21
    • Beach Day K-6
  • June 22
    • Grade 12 Grad Ceremony @ 4:30 PM Banquet @ 6:00 PM
Final Assembly

Final Assembly

Monday, June 17, 2024

Our assemblies have been fantastic events filled with energy, enjoyment, and a great sense of community. Next week's assembly will be our last of the school year. This gathering will be a fantastic celebration as we recognize our elementary students who have earned their Reading Club 100 and 200 awards. Let's make this final assembly the best one yet! Remember to wear your sharpest formal uniform!

Student Led Choral Performance!

Student Led Choral Performance!

Monday, June 17, 2024

Hey everyone! We are excited to invite you to our school's special student-led choral performance.

Our talented students will showcase their vocal skills in the chapel on June 17th at 5:30 p.m. It will be a fantastic event, and we would love for you to come and support our outstanding performers. 

Bring your family, grandparents, and friends for an evening of wonderful music and community spirit!

Fun Day

Fun Day

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

Get ready to mark your calendars because our annual fun day is on June 19th! This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with a wide range of exciting activities. From bouncy castles to challenging games, there's something for every student to enjoy. 

Make sure to wear your class colours!

Volunteer Opportunity: We will need parent volunteers for this fun and exciting day. If interested, please get in touch with your child's teacher. 

Kindergarten Graduation

Kindergarten Graduation

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Join us in celebrating a significant milestone in our children’s lives! We cordially invite all parents and families of our kindergarten students to their graduation ceremony. Please mark your calendars for June 20th at 9 AM, to be held in our school’s chapel.

This special event commemorates the incredible journey our little ones have embarked on, and we can’t wait to share this memorable day with you. Don't miss the opportunity to cheer on our young graduates as they enter their next exciting education phase. See you there!

Early Dismissal

Early Dismissal

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Don't forget: June 20th is an early dismissal at 11:30 AM! Get ready for the Academy Awards!

Academy Awards

Academy Awards

Thursday, June 20, 2024

We cordially invite you to our esteemed annual Academy Awards! Get ready to don your finest attire and join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our incredibly talented and dedicated students. As our school continues to grow, the Academy Awards will be hosted at the spacious Comox Valley Sports Complex. Please plan to arrive early to soak in the excitement; doors will open at 5:30 PM, and the fabulous event will commence at 6:00 PM. See you there!

Students, please be sure to arrive promptly at 5:30 pm.

When: June 20th at 6:00 pm (doors and students at 5:30 pm)
Where: Arena 1, 3001 Vanier Dr, Courtenay, BC V9N 5Y2, Comox Valley Sports Centre

Volunteer Opportunity: We will need parent volunteers for the set-up and/or takedown. If interested, please contact: office@gaglardiacademy.ca

High School Exams

High School Exams

The final exams for Semester 2 of high school are scheduled to take place on June 20-21. Make sure to rest well and study diligently to perform your best!

Beach Day!

Beach Day!

K-6 students will enjoy a fabulous day at the beach next week! (for the date and location, please contact your child's teacher or use the parent portal link below)

Parents of students not riding the bus need to drop their children off at the beach at 9:00 a.m. K-6 students who regularly ride the bus will also be dropped off at the beach at 9:00 a.m. 

ALL parents must pick up their children from the beach at 1:00 pm. 
This includes parents whose children would normally ride the bus. Students should wear a hat and appropriate beachwear (modest). Also, bring sunscreen, a towel, a water bottle (all labelled), plus a bagged lunch and a snack.

Volunteer Opportunity: We will need parent volunteers to help supervise this event, so if you're willing, please contact your child's classroom teacher to sign up.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.pjgaglardiacademy.ca/elementary-classrooms/elementary-events

Elementary Events (Use Your Parent Portal Password)
2024 Graduation Ceremony

2024 Graduation Ceremony

Can you believe it? Next Saturday is our Grade 12's graduation ceremony and banquet. Be sure to congratulate or share an encouraging word with those in Grade 12 when you see them. For those already with tickets and attending, the Graduation Ceremony is happening at Northgate Church at 4:30 PM, with a banquet following at 6 PM. Enjoy this momentous occasion!

Numbers 6:24-26. "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."

Field Trips Happening Next Week

Field Trips Happening Next Week

Our students have some exciting field trips coming up next week. If your child is involved, check that you have returned all permission slips and fees and are ready to go! Please get in touch with the office or your child's classroom teacher if you need more specific information about the following.

  • Holly Hill Farm Tour - Class 1/2 split & 5/6 split with Mrs Marshall & Mrs Spragg
  • Butterfly World - Class K/1 split with Mrs Sugrue 
  • Campbell River Museum - Grade 4 Class with Mrs Jones
  • Spiderwick Movie - Grade 4 Class with Mrs Jones

For dates and times, you can also use the parent portal, click the link below, sign in and then click “School Event Calendar.”

For more infomation visit:

https://www.pjgaglardiacademy.ca/parent-portal

Parent Portal
Be Prepared for any Emergency!

Be Prepared for any Emergency!

The Ministry of Education has produced information and links to resources to help families prepare for extreme weather events. This is an FYI for families.

FOR INFORMATION TO FAMILIES:   Emergency Preparedness Resources: Below are links to resources to support emergency preparedness for families across B.C. Additional emergency preparedness and response resources for the K-12 and childcare sectors will be shared in an information package in an upcoming Deputy Minister’s Bulletin.

  • PreparedBC Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide - includes information about getting prepared for extreme heat events and what to do as temperatures rise.

o   English

o   French

o   Simplified Chinese

o   Traditional Chinese

o   Punjabi

  • Emergency Ready Planner - an online tool to help families create a personalized emergency-ready plan.

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