Balaclava School Update – Week of February 24

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Thank you to all of the families who came out to enjoy our Primary Winter Concert last Friday. Our K-4 students were very proud to show off their talents! The concert for our Gr 5-8 students will occur in early May. More details on this will follow.

A reminder that this Friday, February 28th is a Professional Activity day for staff and there is no school for students. Staff will be engaging in learning about Antisemitism, School Improvement Planning and early years literacy.

Wednesday February 26 is Pink Shirt Day.  Pink Shirt Day, also known as Anti-Bullying Day, is recognized annually across Canada. Individuals in schools and workplaces unite by wearing pink shirts to take a stand against bullying. The theme for Pink Shirt Day 2025 is “Let Kindness Grow”.  “Pink Shirt Day…is all about cultivating a community of kindness. Just like tending to a garden, together we can each help nurture a sense of belonging where we live, work and go to school. It all starts with small gestures – a kind word, an offer of support or understanding. If we plant enough, pretty soon, more will be sprouting up all around us! By sprinkling these seeds of empathy and compassion, we can work towards a world without bullying and ‘Let Kindness Grow’ through all of our community gardens.” from https://www.pinkshirtday.ca