NEW AND NOTEWORTHY THIS SCHOOL YEAR
ATHLETICS BACK IN ACTION After sitting on the sidelines for nearly two years, our athletes and coaches are thrilled to once again be participating in school sports! In the fall we had grades 6-12l Volleyball and Soccer, Cross Country Running and Grade 7/8 Rugby. Winter brings grades 6-12 basketball season.
It has been a true blessing to see, and hear, the determined athletes and passionate coaches back on the field and court. Having school sports in action once again can be felt in the energy of the student body and the joy of playing can be seen on their faces and in the spirit of the school. John Gareau, Athletic Director
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
GIVING TUESDAY
Thursday September 30 marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, and is intended to be a solemn day of reflection for all Canadians.
Our first ever Giving Tuesday Fundraiser was an epic success! With your help and generosity we raised over $35,000 towards the Athletics and Wellness Centre in one day alone. The momentum of Giving Tuesday led to over $100,000 in donations in the month of November. It was a successful relaunch of our fundraising efforts for Phase 6. Thank you Gryphons!!!
At Aberdeen Hall this year, we placed additional emphasis on providing opportunities for our students to learn more about this important topic through a variety of assemblies, videos, readings, and small group discussions, and our students have gained a deeper awareness of the issues facing Indigenous communities. PAGE 10
