We are down to 8 books! Teachers and students, choose your favorites. All books can be found in the Sunday bulletin if you want to re-read any of them (teachers).
Voting will close on Friday, March 29, at 15:00. Teachers, please share the QR code and/or link with your students so they can vote. EY teachers, please feel free to use this document to count tallies for your students (get to me by 15:00 on Friday, please).
https://forms.office.com/r/CRmXZYJ8xj
Shortly after the break student in Grades 6-10 will embark upon the hero’s quest that is the Spring reading and math MAP assessments. Please look out for details shortly after our collective return. As always, MAP presents a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate your academic growth. Coming soon!
The grass area outside the PAC will be closed for play today. The area needs time to drain. Primary teachers – please inform students of this.
Students in grades 9-12
here are the times and locations for you to tell your GCD stories:
Dear Secondary Advisors,
Please ask your advisory students to complete this anonymous survey to review the Speak Up program, once you have finished the learning experiences.
https://forms.office.com/r/c3FN60TZHt
There is a specific Grade 9 section that other grades do not need to complete.
Thank you and have a nice week!
Scuba diving opens up a thrilling world beneath the waves, packed with adventure and excitement. Not only is it a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy, but it also teaches us the importance of protecting our oceans. Get your PADI certification before your summer holidays. Please check the poster for the dates. You can join the group chat by scanning the QR code outside the Activities Office.
If there is enough interest, we will organise a Ski Trip to Japan, next Lunar New Year Holiday. Scan the QR code outside the Activities Office.
Dear Secondary Advisors,
Please ask your advisory students to complete this anonymous survey to review the Speak Up program, once you have finished the learning experiences.
https://forms.office.com/r/c3FN60TZHt
There is a specific Grade 9 section that other grades do not need to complete.
Thank you and have a nice week!
All performers for next weeks Talent Show please come to an IMPORTANT meeting at breaktime 10 40 in the Black Box -PLEASE don’t forget
Thanks!
Ms Philip
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Teachers and students, it’s time for the first round of Panda picture book voting! There are only 7 questions. Each person should complete the survey one time. Survey closes at 15:00 on Friday, March 22. I will update the Panda bracket in the hallway at 15:05! Please email me with any questions.
Teachers, you can copy the link and/or QR code to share with your classes as needed.
(https://forms.office.com/r/RPvU49W00f)
The DP Art Exhibition is still on display this week till Friday noon – if you haven’t had the chance to see the amazing artworks on display created by G12s Romana, Alvina, and Amber (and G11s Ella, Jen, Gabin) @ the Centre Cafe, 2F, please make haste!
The QR code has now been fixed (no email login necessary), kindly leave an encouraging comment for our talented artists! (the QR code is also posted everywhere in the exhibition).
Teachers and students, it’s time for the first round of Panda picture book voting! There are only 7 questions. Each person should complete the survey one time. Survey closes at 15:00 on Friday, March 22. I will update the Panda bracket in the hallway at 15:05! Please email me with any questions.
Teachers, you can copy the link and/or QR code to share with your classes as needed. You can begin voting Wednesday if that works better for you.
(https://forms.office.com/r/RPvU49W00f)
A huge THANK YOU to all those who made the time to come out and support our senior art students at the DP Visual Arts Exhibition this past Friday night. The exhibition was a huge success and we are forever grateful to have a community that believes in the value of Art education. Our students have worked so hard for the past two years so your presence meant a lot to us.
Please kindly remember to leave a positive comment for our talented artists in our Guest Book by scanning the QR code below (this is also posted everywhere in the exhibition for those of you who are planning to visit this week).
The exhibition continues this week during school hours until Friday, Mar. 22. @ the Centre Cafe, 2F.
Morning G8 & G9!
Today during Advisory you will be asked to complete a GOA Course Interest Form. This form is only an expression of interest in taking GOA Courses. There is no obligation to register for any courses selected on this form. We are simply collecting data to identify how many of you are interested in taking GOA Courses and which GOA Courses you are interested in taking.
A list of GOA Courses with descriptions can be found HERE.