This week at Alpha, we have invited our school community to engage in a week of events, reflections, and action as we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  This week we acknowledge the intergenerational impact of colonization and Indian Residential Schools, and honour and remember the thousands of children and families that were, and continue to be impacted by injustices.  We are all learning in this work, and we encourage those to enter in as they see fit.

On Thursday, September 29^th we will be having a school-wide assembly during Block 4, with Brad Baker from the Squamish nation as our honoured guest. Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange shirts on Thursday at school, and Friday in the community.

On September 30th, there are various opportunities to participate in public and online events in the community.  We encourage all members of our community to attend, if they are able.

• Drum for the Children – an online drumming and singing event at 2:15 pm led by Tk’emlups te Secwepemc to honour the missing children of residential schools. There is a video with a song to learn in advance.
• In-person gathering in Vancouver – 9 am march from the Aboriginal Friendship Centre at Commercial and Hastings; 10:30 ceremony at Grandview Park on Commercial Drive.
• Pipe Ceremony honouring Residential School Survivors in New Westminster – 4-6pm
• Vancouver Mural Fest – Take a walk through the city to different spots that highlight Indigenous artists
• Watch the virtual live-stream of the national event ‘Remember Me’ that is taking place in Ottawa

Terry Fox Run Today!

Bring your Toonies for Terry!

Walk or Run

Rain or Shine

It was wonderful to see so many parents at our first in-person Meet the Teacher Evening since 2019!  A .pdf version of the parent’s presentation is now available for viewing.

MEET THE TEACHER PRESENTATION

Tonight from 6pm to 8pm we are hosting our Meet the Teacher event! This is an opportunity for our students’ family members to visit the building and to their children’s teachers.

We hope you’ll join us!

Meet the Teacher Evening

Wednesday September 21, 2022

6:00pm to 8:00 pm

6:00 pm to 7:15 pm  Department displays around the school; self guided tour maps posted around the building.  ** Guided tours with Leadership students also available.

6:00 pm to 6:30 pm   Mini-School Parent’s Meeting (B135)

7:15 pm to 8:00 pm   Parent’s Presentation with Administration Team in the Large Gym

Parents will be able to find their children’s teachers in subject specific areas around the school.  Maps will be posted around the building, and Leadership students will be on hand to assist with directions.  Leadership students can also provide guided tours to anyone who requests them.

As advised by  the Government of BC, K-12 Public Schools will be observing the national day of mourning to commemorate the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

École Alpha Secondary School  will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022.

A reminder to parents about the voluntary purchase of accident insurance through the Family Accident Reimbursement Plan.

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