Black History Month
Black History Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and achievements of Black Canadians. At the front of the school is a bulletin board highlighting a few individuals that students might recognize. Mrs. Johnson has been working with a group of students to create information videos that are shared with all classes. This will be ongoing throughout the month of February. Mrs. Fitzowich has also displayed some books in the learning commons to highlight and for students to access.
The link below is to a playlist of CBC kids videos, books, short stories etc. if your family is looking to explore more on Black History Month.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPZ40gM7aDFDkaktQtJYRKb65EQELOb50
Playground
Our small playground is coming up to the time where it needs to be replaced. There is no definite date yet. However, it takes many months of planning and fundraising leading up to it. All funds required for replacing a new outdoor space comes purely from the school. This is why, you will have noticed, that there has been an increase in the amount of fundraising. We will be raising money for the next year or two to fund a new outdoor space. This is a slow process, however, as more details become available we will share with the school community.
Yearbook
It’s time to order your yearbook! You can order your yearbook through lifetouch at ybpay.ca, using the school code 10928725. Yearbooks are $20. The final due date is May 23rd. We will once again have a delivery of yearbooks in June. Students will have the opportunity to autograph each other's yearbook before being sent home.
Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day 2025 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.
Join our Grade 1’s at our assembly on Monday, February 24 at 10:30am.
The date has been adjusted for our school due to other conflicts. Please wear PINK on Monday, February 24th.
Power Hour
Powerhour starts on February 26 through to March 19. Forms have been sent home and are due back on February 11.
Power Hour dates are as follows: Wednesday, February 26, March 5, March 12 & March 19 from 10:30 – 11:30. We will be looking for volunteers to help out. A separate message will be sent on Monday with a sign-up genius link.
Scholastic Book Fair – Save the Date
Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Prince of Wales! The dates are March 17 to March 21 inclusive. More details to follow in future mail-outs. This is a fund-raiser to ensure that our library collection remains engaging, vibrant and relevant for all students at Prince of Wales School.
Upcoming Dates:
Feb. 13 & 14 Teachers’ Convention – No School
Feb. 17 Family Day – No School
Feb. 19 Fun Lunch
Feb. 20 Fun Lunch – Kindergarten
Feb. 24 Pink Shirt Day Assembly @ 10:30
Feb. 25 Evergreen Theatre Presentation
Feb. 26 Power Hour @ 10:30
Feb. 27 Science Fair
Feb. 27 Family Movie Night
Feb. 28 Non-Instructional Day – No School
School Council & Fundraising
Family Movie Night Volunteers - POW Council will be hosting a family movie night at the school on the evening of February 27th (more details to follow). We are looking for 4 helpers within school hours to help with popcorn and snack bag assembly. We will need 3 more volunteers to help prior to the evening event to hand out the family snack bags to families, and in addition we will need 3 more for selling 50/50 tickets. These will be completed in time for you to enjoy the start of the movie with your family. Thanks in advance.
Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/POWFamilyMovieNight2025