International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom toPeter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.
The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her markâ€.
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New PAC Executive for 2015/16
Thank you to the following parents:
President: Jolene Arberry
Treasurer: Sharla Pearce
Secretary: Melissa McCoy
Fundraising Coordinator: Cheryl Batten
Volunteer Coordinator: Dana Pasichnyk
DPAC Representative: Sharla Pearce
The next PAC meeting is Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00pm in the Alwin Holland Library.
Welcome Back!
It has been an exciting and busy first two weeks of school.
Rock and Roll Literacy
Summer Break
Have a wonderful summer break!
The school will reopen on Monday, August 31st, 2015 from 8:00-3:30pm.
The school will be closed on Tuesday, September 1st and then reopen on Wednesday, September 2nd.
School will begin for students in Grades 1-6 on
Tuesday,
Fundraising Success
The students, the staff, and the parents from Alwin Holland were busy raising funds for the SPCA and to support Natalya Christian with her Bluey Day participation. Â Coin drives, ‘pupsicles’, hot dogs, and popcorn sales were all successful but the opportunity to pie a teacher/administrator was probably the highlight of the month.
2015 Speech Winners
These three students represented us well at the district competition!
Badminton- waiting to play
Alwin Holland earned 2nd place in the District Badminton tournament on April 30th and May 1st. Â The players had fun and played well.
Healthy Living
To remind families that we operate under the Ministry of Education policy of Tobacco-Free Schools. Please see the attached letter.
Healthy Living & Smoking Regulations
Happy Spring Vacation
Just a quick note to wish one and all a relaxing Spring Vacation. School will be back in session on Tuesday, April 7th. On another note, thank you for your support during the last number of years,