​​“Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, 
 they make this world a beautiful garden.” 
 
National Child’s Day is celebrated on November 20. This is a day to recognize and acknowledge our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. You can view the 54 Articles from the UN Decaration of Rights of the Child in kid friendly language on this page. The National Child’s Day website states, “young people are our future, and we need to listen to them when important decisions are being made about their lives. Our communities need equitable and diverse support for all children and youth to succeed in life and reach their full potential.”  
 
This year’s theme is “Inclusion for Every Child” and just like the flowers in a garden, each child must be supported and cared for in their own way to help them bloom to their full potential. Recognizing National Child’s Day also connects to our conferences this week. Article 29 of the CRC states, “Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people”. During conferences, families and schools come together to share and celebrate how each student is using and developing their own unique skills, talents, interests, and abilities every day. It is an opportunity to hear and see student voices and to look forward to the next steps in their educational journey. We will continue to work together to ensure we nurture our school ‘garden’ and help each individual 'flower’ to grow. 
 
Sincerely,
Lisa Patten
Acting Principal