Lunar New Year
Wishing all our families who celebrate a very happy Lunar New Year. This year celebrates the snake zodiac, a symbol of mysteriousness, wisdom, intuition and elegance. Prince of Wales’ staff wishes you great happiness and prosperity.
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper – Hal Eagletail
Students had the opportunity to work with Hal Eagletail this past week. Each class began their time with him by presenting him with a pouch of tobacco. This is presented to thank Mr. Eagletail for being at our school and sharing his knowledge and wisdom. Mr. Eagletail shared stories and did some drumming for our students. All students were very engaged and enjoyed their time with him.
Family Literacy Week
Next week highlights family literacy week within CBE. For activities to support this at home, please follow this link.
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.
School Apparel Store Now Open Online
Prince of Wales Apparel is now available to order online by clicking here. T-shirts for pink shirt day are also available with the aim of having them delivered in time for Pink Shirt Day on February 26th.
We have samples of sizes available at the school. Come by the office and we'll be happy help you out with this.
If you are interested in ordering a Prince of Wales t-shirt, hoodie or toque have a look at all the options.
The online store will remain open until February 2nd. No late orders will be accepted.
Power Hour Coming Soon
This year at Prince of Wales School, the staff will continue to share their interests and talents with our students in a program we have called “PoWer Hour”. PoWer Hour is designed like a university course. It offers students an opportunity to explore different topics and develop cross curricular competencies such as to: think critically; identify and solve complex problems; identify and apply career and life skills; apply multiple literacies; and demonstrated good communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. The courses run in a multi-aged environment including students from more than one grade. Teachers have designed courses in which they can share a passion of theirs with students.
Paper forms will be going home with students mid February for them to pick their top 3 choices. We are always looking for volunteers to help out during these sessions. If you are interested in supporting, please send Mrs. Gelfand an email.
Upcoming Dates:
Mon. Jan 27 Report Cards Available to Families
Wed. Jan. 29 Fun Treat
Wed. Jan 29 Lunar New Year
Thurs. Jan. 30 Fun Treat – Kindergarten
Fri. Jan. 31 Non – Instructional Day – No School
Feb. 13 & 14 Teachers’ Convention – No School
Feb. 17 Family Day – No School