Dear DRBS Families,
As we head into another week at Dr. Roberta Bondar School, we would like to share some important dates and activities coming up.
Secret Path Week – October 19–23
Next week, DRBS will be recognizing Secret Path Week, a time to reflect on the importance of truth and reconciliation and honour the stories and experiences of Indigenous Peoples, particularly those impacted by residential schools.
Throughout the week, students will engage in age-appropriate learning, conversations, and reflection about kindness, empathy, belonging, and reconciliation.
On Thursday, we will come together for our Walk for Wenjack, an opportunity to honour Chanie Wenjack and reflect on how each of us can contribute to a more caring, inclusive, and respectful community.
Next Week at DRBS
Monday, October 19
- No School – Provincial Referendum Day
Tuesday, October 20
- Secret Path Week learning activities
Wednesday, October 21
- Secret Path Week learning activities
Thursday, October 22
- School Picture Retakes
- 2:00 p.m. – Walk for Wenjack
Friday, October 23
- Afternoon – In-Person Parent-Teacher Interviews
Upcoming Dates
- October 26 & 28 – Elder Shirley visits DRBS
- October 29 – Fun Lunch
- October 30 – Halloween Parade
A Message of Thanks
Thank you to our families for your continued support and partnership. As we recognize Secret Path Week, we encourage you to continue conversations at home about the importance of listening to others' stories, showing compassion, and learning from our shared history.
We appreciate the many ways our families contribute to making DRBS a welcoming, caring, and inclusive school community.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Warm regards,
Evelyne Lamontagne, Principal
Dr. Roberta Bondar School
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A message from School Council
Winter Coat Donations
From now until the end of the month, DRBS is accepting donations of used or new winter jackets, snow pants and outerwear accessories (kids, youth and adult sizes are all accepted).
Please bring your donation to the school office for donation box drop off.
Your donations will be distributed through the Jacket Racket program to support the many students across the city who are in need of warm winter wear this year. Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions, please contact drbsvolunteers@gmail.com
Halloween Dance Volunteers Needed
We are looking for just a few more volunteers to round out the crew for this year's Halloween dance.
No experience required and shifts are about an hour long. If you are able to lend a hand, please sign up using the below Sign Up Genius link.
Thank you for helping make this a fun and memorable night for our school!
Sign up here: signupgenius.com/go/409044DA9A828A6FD0-66026304-drbs
If you have questions about the Halloween Dance please contact drbsspecialevents@gmail.com