Dearest Div. 6 families,

We hope you had a wonderful summer break! One of the hardest days of the school year is the day we say goodbye to the students with which we build such strong relationships. Even though we have to do this every year, it never gets easier. Students will move to their new classes tomorrow.

Alas, it is time to see them continue to soar under another teacher’s care. This is never a real goodbye but instead, a see you again later. As a Head Teacher, I will continue to have opportunities to visit classrooms and say hello again and again throughout the year. I know that my heart will be filled with joy each and every time I see your child in the hallways, outside, or in their new classrooms. They will always have a special place in my heart. As I tell all of my past students and families, once you’ve been in my class, you have a lifetime warranty. I will support you in any way I can. Please feel free to reach out by email or come say hi if you see me outside. I still have students I connect with since my very first year of teaching back in 1998! They are now 30 years old!

With a heart full of gratitude, we’d like to thank:

• All parents for being our partners in your child’s education. We enjoyed working alongside you and greatly appreciated your support.
• All students for working SO hard all year in uplifting each other through your kindness and gratitude as well as working SO hard on developing your mind, growing your heart, and discovering your passions. What a true blessing and honour to be your teachers!
• Ms. Lee (Oscar’s mom) for teaching us how to use our voice to improve our writing.
• Mrs. Helland (Olivia’s mom) & Ms. Jiwa (Iman’s mom) for being our keynote speakers for our Medical Conference.
• Thank you for your thoughtful and generous gifts at the end of the year. It was greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, Ms. Chan and Mrs. Paulich