Weekly Message - June 23-27

This is the last weekly update of the 2024-25 school year, and it feels like the final week has come all too quickly! This is a four-day week with a 12:10pm dismissal on Thursday, June 26. Appeals day will be held on Friday, June 27, so there are no classes on that date.   

As we wrap up another school year, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the many successes we've shared as a school community. From academic growth to athletic achievements, student leadership to classroom creativity—this has been a year full of learning, connection, and progress. While we pause to celebrate all that 2024–25 has brought, we’re also looking ahead. You'll find important information in this message—and on our website—about what to expect as we begin the 2025–26 school year. 

Grade 9 Farewell 

We are hosting our grade 9 farewell on June 24. The ceremony will run from 6:30-7:30pm followed by snacks and other activities for the students ending at 9:30pm. Students should arrive at 6:00pm for instructions, photos, and procession organization. Doors will be open at 6:00pm for families to find seats in the gymnasium.  

Back to School Info & Key Dates for the Next School Year 

The school website is the best source of information about the next school year. Please visit the Back To School page for key updates.  

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 2. All students begin classes at 8:05am and homeroom teachers will email families with a welcome message by Friday, Aug. 29. Depending on weather, homeroom teachers will meet students in the school field or if the weather is poor, locations for each grade will be posted around the school. 

All key dates for the 2025-26 school calendar will be available on our website throughout the school year. 

School Council – Staff Appreciation 

The end of the school year is near! Please join the CNGS Council and Parent Association to show appreciation to the teachers and staff of CNGS! 
The School Council and Parent Association are sponsoring a meal for the staff. We would like to invite you to bring some treats for them! An online sign up for contributions can be found here 
Please drop off all items to the school office before 12 noon on Thursday, June 26 (the last day of school).  

Thank you!  

Captain Nichola Goddard School Council & Parent Association  

CBE Instrument Rentals  

A reminder that all personal and rental instruments are to be taken home. Store rentals are due by June 30. Please remind your child to bring their instrument home. 

Any Long & McQuade or St. John’s rentals must be returned to the store by the families renting them, no later than June 29, 2025, unless you wish to continue renting.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tonn. 

Staff Farewells 

At the close of each school year, we say goodbye to our staff who are moving on; some who have worked at CNGS for a long time and others who have joined us this year. Currently, we are saying farewell to the following staff members and wish them well in their future endeavours:  

Mrs. Coulter 

Mrs. Legere 

Mrs. Matikainen 

Mr. Morden 

Mr. Osborne  

The Week Ahead 

Monday, June 23 

School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm 

Tuesday, June 24 

School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm 

Extra-curricular Activities: 

Grade Nine Farewell 6:00pm-9:30pm 

Wednesday, June 25 

School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm 

Extra-curricular Activities: 

Grade Nine Farewell BBQ & Games in periods 6 and 7 

Thursday, June 26 

Last Day of School – Early dismissal 

School hours – 8:05am-12:10pm 

Friday, June 27: 

Appeals Day – No classes for students