It is so wonderful to have kids back in the school again. The atmosphere in the school always changes when the students return after summer break. The laughter and smiles this year were such a welcome sight and set the tone for a great year no matter comes our way.This year we continue to work within the health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep everyone as safe as possible. We are very pleased  some restrictions have been lifted within the school and it was nice to see kids putting their things inside their lockers for the first time in over a year. We will begin some of our extra-curricular programming with tryouts for cross-country, soccer and volleyball starting soon. It is also so wonderful to see our Band Room returning to a classroom space and hearing the excited voices as our musicians pick up their instruments again. There is also a great deal of positive energy with the opportunity to resume studies in our complementary courses as kids take classes they requested instead of a preselected menu of courses that we had to offer last year.Our grade six students will remain in their class cohorts and take courses as a group but that is actually the same structure that has been in place for a number of years. The limitation of the cohort structure is only truly felt with extra-curricular activities as grade six students cannot participate this year. We are keeping our fingers crossed that they will be able to join teams later in the year when new developments permit.September promises to be a busy month with our annual Terry Fox Run, extra-curricular sports, and a virtual Meet the Teacher all coming soon.​As always, if you have any questions throughout the year please don't hesitate to contact the school through the office email at captainnicholagoddard@cbe.ab.caTake care,RossDr. Ross Bushell, Principal