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Nov-Dec 2024 Newsletter

It's hard to believe that three months of school have already flown by! We've officially wrapped up our first term, and before we know it, the holiday break will be here. This semester has been a wonderful journey of learning and growth, and we're incredibly proud of...

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October 2024 Newsletter

Gilakas'la, Life at Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School is always bustling with activity! In October, we successfully hosted the Scholastic Book Fair, conducted our annual BC Shakeout Drill for earthquake preparedness, and celebrated Halloween with great enthusiasm. The...

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September 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to the 2024/25 School Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer! Our staff returned at the end of August, preparing to ensure a smooth start for September. Their hard work has truly paid off; we've enjoyed a fantastic few weeks getting to know your children...

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🤓🤓🤓Exciting news 🤓🤓🤓

Tomorrow morning: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

Our school is welcoming a mobile vision testing machine!

Students will have their eyes examined in the morning and if further testing is needed, a letter home will be provided to parents recommending a visit to an eye doctor.

🤓🤓🤓See you tomorrow morning!🤓🤓
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🤓🤓🤓Exciting news 🤓🤓🤓Tomorrow morning: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026Our school is welcoming a mobile vision testing machine!Students will have their eyes examined in the morning and if further testing is needed, a letter home will be provided to parents recommending a visit to an eye doctor.🤓🤓🤓See you tomorrow morning!🤓🤓

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Gilakas'la!

It’s a busy but exciting week ahead at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School! 🎉

📅 Monday, April 20
Join us for the Gukwdzi Video Premiere at 1:00 PM – everyone is welcome!

📅 Thursday, April 23
We’re looking forward to a special performance by Christine Tassan at 11:00 AM 🎶
AND… our School Fun Fair from 5:00–8:00 PM – games, prizes, food, and fun for everyone! 🎡
(We’re still looking for cake donations for the cake walk!)

📅 Friday, April 24

⏰ Late Start – students arrive at 10:30 AM

🍎 Don’t forget to check out this week’s menu (April 20–24)!
Looking forward to a great week of learning, culture, and community connection. G̱ilakas’la!
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It’s a busy but exciting week ahead at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School! 🎉📅 Monday, April 20
Join us for the Gukwdzi Video Premiere at 1:00 PM – everyone is welcome!📅 Thursday, April 23
We’re looking forward to a special performance by Christine Tassan at 11:00 AM 🎶
AND… our School Fun Fair from 5:00–8:00 PM – games, prizes, food, and fun for everyone! 🎡
(We’re still looking for cake donations for the cake walk!)📅 Friday, April 24⏰ Late Start – students arrive at 10:30 AM🍎 Don’t forget to check out this week’s menu (April 20–24)!
Looking forward to a great week of learning, culture, and community connection. G̱ilakas’la!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Please join us for a special community film premiere at our school.
This meaningful film shares a compilation of interviews with Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders and community members.
Following the screening, please stay and enjoy light desserts and refreshments. We look forward to gathering together beside the ga̱nga̱nana̱m to experience this special film as a community.
Produced and edited by Robin Rosborough, Michelle Hinatsu and Dusty Dawson.
We hope to see you there.
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Please join us for a special community film premiere at our school.
This meaningful film shares a compilation of interviews with Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders and community members.
Following the screening, please stay and enjoy light desserts and refreshments. We look forward to gathering together beside the ga̱nga̱nana̱m to experience this special film as a community.
Produced and edited by Robin Rosborough, Michelle Hinatsu and Dusty Dawson.
We hope to see you there.