Weekly Message - August 31-September 4
The school year is just about to start! We are so excited to meet students on Monday, Aug. 31. We will be meeting students in the back field and moving into the school at 8:05am. This Friday, homeroom teachers will send an email introducing themselves ahead of the first day.
The first week is a full, five-day week and we'll be closing out the week with a welcome back assembly on Friday, September 4, to kick off the year and bring everyone together.
Throughout the school year, the main doors at the front of the school are the only entry point each morning for all students and the doors will open at 7:50am each day.
Our school population continues to be almost 1,000 students, and we are working to ease congestion and crowding in the hallways during break times. We will continue with two lunch breaks for students. Students in grades 6 and 7 have lunch from 11:29am until 12:17pm Monday to Thursday followed by lunch break for grades 8 and 9 from 12:19pm to 1:07pm.
CNGS Spirit Wear now available
Get your Phoenix gear! The online store is now open.
Order your apparel by September 13, and your order will be available for pickup at the school the week of October 5.
Just follow these 3 easy steps to place your order:
1. Go online
2. Choose your items and add them to your cart
3. Securely checkout with your credit card
Healthy Hunger
We plan to offer Healthy Hunger again this year. Healthy Hunger is organized by the school council and is a great volunteer opportunity for parents who are interested in coming into school and supporting us. We would not be able to offer this service without our parents' support and are hopeful that we will continue this year.
Meet the Teacher
We will be hosting our Meet the Teacher evening on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:30 to 7:30pm. This is your opportunity to come to the school and get to know your child's teachers.
School Council Meetings
The Captain Nichola Goddard School Council and Parent Association will be having the first meeting of the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, September 16. We will meet in the Learning Commons at 6:30pm, and everyone is welcome!
Terry Fox Run 2026
CNG will be having our Terry Fox event on Friday, September 18. Students will be out running the course together. We also have an exciting opportunity coming up on September 21, when we welcome Fred Fox, Terry's brother, to CNGS.
Sports Teams
We are already jumping right into the tryouts for soccer as well as practices for cross-country running this week. Specific dates and times will be provided to students by the PE department and team coaches. Basketball tryouts will be happening next week. Future weekly messages will include specific dates and times for each team. Students wishing to try out for teams need to have their athletic form signed and handed in before attending tryouts and this form is available in the office or you can print your own from our school website.
Cross Country Practices – Wednesday and Thursday 3:00pm – 4:00pm,
Boys Soccer Tryouts – Wednesday and Friday
Girls Soccer Tryouts – Tuesday and Thursday
The Week Ahead
Monday, August 31:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Meet in the back field to start the day
Tuesday, September 1:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Girls Soccer Tryout – 2:45-4:15pm
Wednesday, September 2:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Boys Soccer Tryout – 2:45-4:30pm
Cross Country Running Practice – 3:00-4:00pm
Thursday, September 3:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Girls Soccer Tryout – 2:45-4:15pm
Cross Country Practice – 3:00-4:00pm
Friday, September 4:
School hours – 8:05am-12:10pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Boys Soccer Tryout – 12:20-2:00pm