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Operate out of a recognition of the threefold principles of life; and create a school that is a living, evolving organism.
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Pomanders made in Plum Cottage Kindergarten
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We had our regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting on the evening of Wednesday, December 13. Although we managed to fill the full two hours, most of it was administrative business that would likely not be interesting to you readers. So this will be a short update. - read more
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| December 22 - January 8 |
| Winter Break (offices closed until January 2) |
| Monday January 8 |
| Winter Term Begins |
| Tuesday January 9 |
| Girls Basketball Game VWS vs SJS 4:30 pm |
| Wednesday January 10 |
| VWSS Board Meeting 7:00 pm GS |
| Thursday January 10 |
| Adult Eurythmy Winter Session Begins 1:20 pm GS, weekly |
| Friday January 12 |
| Plum Cottage Parent Meeting 7:00 pm ECC |
| Monday January 15 |
Grade 8 High School Week (Monday - Friday)
Grade 8 Class Meeting 7:00 pm GS |
| Thursday January 18 |
Girls Basketball Game VWS vs WPGA 3:45 pm
Class Rep Meeting 7:00 pm GS |
| Friday January 19 |
| PARENT EDUCATION: The "No Maybe Yes" Years 7:00 pm Cardinal Hall |
| Saturday January 20 |
| Grade 10 Class Play: TBA GS |
| Monday January 22 |
| Grade 6 Class Meeting 7:00 pm GS |
| Wednesday January 24 |
| Grade 7 Class Meeting 7:00 pm GS |
| Saturday January 27 |
| Open House 10:00 am - 12:30 pm ECC/GS |
| Monday January 29 |
| Girls Basketball Game VWS vs FA 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday 30 |
| Open House 7:00 - 9:00 pm HS |
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Find the full calendar in your Parent Portal on BigSIS or on our website.
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Gingerbread Bake Sale host by Grade 12
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It is hard to believe that we are already planning for the 2018-19 school year, but it is that time once again and the staff and faculty are looking forward to another dynamic year!
- Preschool and Kindergarten Pre-Registration deadline: Monday January 8, 2018
- Log on to your Parent’s Portal vws.bigsis.com/portal
- Current Preschool & Kindergarten students - see the guide for completing the Commitment Form
- Current Parent & Tot children - see the guide for completing the New Application
Stay tuned for Grade School & High School re-information in the new year.
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REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Parade of Trees - Be sure to visit Lynn Valley Square to see the tree decorated by Grade 6 for the annual "Christmas in the Village". Don't forget to cast your vote for your favourite tree (ours of course)!
The Rhythms of Destiny: An Exploration of Biography - This course will run for nine evenings, beginning Thursday, January 11, 2018 through March 8. We will meet at the Rudolf Steiner Centre, 3743 Delbrook Ave. (in the Delbrook Plaza), North Vancouver, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Find out more link
Community Marketplace - Christmas accommodations, au-pair opportunity in Germany, Vancouver Opera tickets, rabbit hutch, instruments, and more! Follow this link to our website to see all the wonderful offerings!
Advent Lunches - On behalf of the Faculty and Staff, please accept my most sincere gratitude for the beautiful and nourishing lunches which have been delivered each day this month. Delicious food prepared with love is one of the best gifts one could hope to receive. Thank you!
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A few of the many musical morning highlighted through the month of December
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Parent Education Evening
This presentation is designed to help parents of tweens and teenagers and to help prepare parents of younger children for the years ahead. It will highlight issues affecting young people, between the ages of 8 and 18, and offer workable strategies for navigating what can be one of the most difficult periods for parents, teachers, and teenagers alike.
With Kim John Payne of Simplicity Parenting.
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Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum - We are glad to send you our current Christmas Journal. link
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Circle Geometry with Ms Price and Grade 6
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Wishing you peace, love, and joy this Holiday Season and throughout 2018. To a joyful present and a well remembered past. Best wishes for Happy Holidays and a magnificent New Year.
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Many blessings
Laura Bergstrome
Communications & Events
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