Today is the last day of school. Looking back at our school year has been a pleasure. We should all be proud of what we have accomplished as a school community.
I would like to thank all our students, staff, and families for their support and dedication this year. I am proud of the way our community came together to focus on developing a learning community in which all member can thrive in life and learning. Through the reduction of pandemic restrictions, activities involving student voice, and other changes in their community our students have grown into leaders and contributed to a thriving learning environment.
Yesterday we shared an exciting carnival style sports day, complete with water balloon tosses. Today we share a slideshow of photos from this year and had more water thrown at yours truly.
We also said farewell to some staff members who will be leaving next year.
Mrs. Buckley has been at North Haven for many years as a lunchroom supervisor. She has decided to retire. Mrs. Buckley could be seen doing any number of jobs around the school during her time at North Haven- we will miss her and wish her well as she moves on to the next chapter as one of the lucky ones to retire.
Ms. Pfeifer-Ms. Pfeifer has been at North Haven for 3 years as our PLP teacher. In that time she has set the direction for the culture of our PLP class. We will miss her when she is gone. We look forward to hearing about all of the many ways you grow, learn, and lead in your new position, Ms. Pfeifer.
Ms. Gregory has been at North Haven School for 2.5 years as our Behaviour Support Worker in Bridges and we have enjoyed every minute of working with her! Ms. Gregory, we wish you well as you take on an exciting new role – we know firsthand how lucky your new students will be to have you be part of their lives.
Ms. Toews has worked at North Haven for two years in multiple roles including Division 1 and Grade 5 this year. We will miss her dedicated, scholarly, kind approach to her work at North Haven. All the best in your next steps Ms. Toews!
Ms. Shevchuk joined the NH staff this year in January. We have appreciated her up-beat, generous, thoughtful presence around the building. All the best in your new role at Terry Fox, Ms. Shevchuk.
Mr. Stack joined us in January and we disappointed to not have his role continuing next year here at North Haven. We will miss his fun anecdotes and social chats. Thank you for being part of the learning community at North Haven, Mr. Stack.
Ms. Poitras joined the staff at NH in and temporary position in February of this year. She jumped right in and in her determined, fun, and caring way moved learning forward and added so much to the culture of NH. We will miss you Ms. Poitras. All the best in your next position.
Mavrick- Finally, Mavrick will be leaving us next year and we will miss his kind, happy, hungry, and sleepy approach to his work. All the best Mav.
Thanks again to all families for your continuing support as we advance learning at North Haven School. Please regularly check your email and our school website in August for back to school updates and classroom configurations.
The slideshow we shared today will be available online until June 30th, 2022. If you do not consent to having your child's photo in this slideshow please reply to this email.
We hope you will enjoy the time you have together as families and a North Haven Community this summer as you watch the construction of our Naturalized Learning Grounds.
