Weekly Message - February 24-28
We have another short but busy week at Captain Nichola Goddard School. This Friday is a non-instruction day, so there are no classes for students.
Pink Shirt Day
February 26, 2025, is Pink Shirt Day. We are looking forward to seeing everyone wearing their pink shirts, showing they want to make a difference and take a stand against bullying.
School Council Meeting - Moved Online
We have a school council meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening. The meeting will be online, and all parents/guardians are welcome. A link will be sent by email to all families early next week, please join us if you are able to attend.
Labour Action Impact on School Operations (Extra-Curricular Activities)
The recent news of job action by the local CUPE chapter that represents caretaking staff will have an impact on the operation of schools. Classes and activities will continue as normal but access to the school for volleyball games is being limited to athletes, their parents/guardians, and any siblings of athletes who need to remain with a parent/guardian.
Further information can be found on the CBE website.
Next Year Planning – 2025-26 School Year
The CBE continues to experience significant increases in enrollment, and Captain Nichola Goddard will continue to be designated as a Closed status school.
Closed status means a school is at or exceeding the utilization rate and has reached student capacity. Closed status schools cannot accept transfers from students living outside the designated attendance area. Students who reside within the community of Panorama Hills continue to be admitted to the school. If you reside outside of Panorama Hills, you can determine your designated school using the CBE’s Find A School tool on the main website.
2025-26 Class Assignments and Requests
Each year we work to create class groups that support each student’s learning.
We try to maintain class cohorts moving from grade six to grade seven, and from grade eight to grade nine but that isn’t always possible; sometimes it is necessary to reorganize class groups based on numbers or student dynamics. If you have a request for your child’s class next year that has an educational basis, it will be considered. We welcome parent input as part of the process in developing class lists but the final decision rests with the school.
We have created an online form to record any requests. Please use the link to complete the form and provide information.
Additionally, if you are planning to move or transfer your child to a different school for the 2025-2026 school year, please contact the office at (403) 817-3300. Informing us of your plans will facilitate the smoothest transition possible.
Child-care (noon supervision) tax receipts
The grade six noon supervision program can be claimed on income tax returns. Child-care (noon supervision) tax receipts for 2024 are currently available on MyCBE.
The Week Ahead
Monday, February 24:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Jr Girls Volleyball – 2:45-4:30pm (aux)
Boys Volleyball Games – 4:00-6:30pm at Captain Nichola Goddard School
Tuesday, February 25:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Grade 6 Homework Club – 2:45-3:30pm (Mr. Tober - Rm M107)
Jr Girls Volleyball Games – 4:00-6:30pm at Tom Baines School
Jr Boys Volleyball Practice – 6:45-8:00am
Sr Boys Volleyball Practice – 2:45-4:30pm
Grade 7 Homework Club – 2:45-3:30pm (Ms. Oakes - Rm. 114)
Wednesday, February 26:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
School Council meeting – 6:30-8:30pm (Online)
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Bike Club – 3:00-5:00pm
Pink Shirt Day
Grade 8 Homework Club – 2:45-3:30pm (Ms. Walsh - Rm 204)
Sr Girls Volleyball Practice – 2:45-4:30pm
Boys Volleyball Games – 4:00-6:30pm at Tom Baines School
Thursday, February 27:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Grade 6 Homework Club – 2:45-3:45pm (Ms. de Jong - Rm M102)
Girls Volleyball Games – 4:00-6:30pm at Nose Creek School
Jr Boys Volleyball Practice – 2:45-4:30pm
Grade 7 Homework Club – 2:45-3:30pm (Ms. Honywood - Rm M113)
Friday, February 28:
Non-instruction day – no school for students
Senior Volleyball teams at the Clarence Sansom School tournament Friday and Saturday