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We look forward to another great week of learning at Copperfield school. It was wonderful to meet with families during school conferences last week. September conferences allow for families to establish a connection with teachers and to form learning goals and routines for the year. I was excited to welcome families back into our school building and to share our amazing learning spaces with everyone. Thank you to everyone who visited the book fair during conferences, the books purchased helped to raise $1750.00 in new books for our Learning Commons.

This week we have focused our learning on Truth and Reconciliation. Students learned about the significance of the Land Acknowledgment during an assembly on Monday. Mr. Patry was able to share his experiences growing up on Treaty 7 land, and he discussed the significance of the Land Acknowledgement with students. Students used the CBE Land Acknowledgement to better understand the importance of connecting to the natural spaces around us. Classrooms also examined Indigenous artists and authors to learn about Indigenous ways of knowing and doing through various art forms. We discussed the story of Phyllis Webstad and her experience with residential schools within our grade groups. This learning focused on the history; Truth & Reconciliation; Healing and Well-Being around Residential Schools. In recognition of Orange Shirt Day, staff and students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt on Thursday September 28, 2023.  Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity to remember and honour residential school survivors, and those whose lives were changed forever.

Copperfield has heart!

Sincerely,

 

Mike Magowan 

Principal, Copperfield School​