From the Secondary Principal: 2 May 2023

Dear Parents,

Welcome to May!  We are now firmly in the period that I refer to as "the home stretch", that time when you can count the number of weeks remaining in the school year on one hand.  It tends to be a tricky period to navigate:  On the one hand, there is so much excitement that comes from being able to glimpse the end of the academic year and the summer vacation that follows.  On the other hand, we must continually remind ourselves that there is so much to be done before we can all head off on summer holiday.  This is not a scenario that applies just to students; the adults are susceptible to this state of affairs as well.

In my previous schools, I found it worthwhile at this time of year to remind students of the importance of finishing the year well.  Several weeks ago, I spoke with our Seniors about this very thing, telling them that it should be a goal of theirs to leave their audience wanting more.  In other words, conducting themselves in such a way that members of the school community (parents, teachers, administrators, fellow students) would be sad to see them go.  This, I explained, is so much more preferable to conducting themselves in such a way that we are all happy to see them go!

Now, I don't necessarily believe that the words of someone who has joined the school just 3 months prior to Graduation carry significant weight with this group.  However, I am pleased to see them maintaining a positive attitude and continuing to conduct themselves as role models and leaders for our other grade levels.

I look forward to working with students in all our grade levels to finish the year well!

Important Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, May 6:  Garage Sale
  • Monday, May 8 - Friday, May 12:  MAP Testing (Grades 6 - 8)
  • Friday, May 12:  Music & Drama Performances

Best wishes,

Steve Augeri

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