Escuela Dalhousie Weekly News
La semana del 11 al 15 de mayo, 2026
See our School Calendar for all of our upcoming Events and Important Dates
Buenas tardes familias,
We are excited to say that the construction of our new Gaga Ball pits and 3-point basketball hoops has now been completed! These additions were made possible through the continued support of our Parent Society and school fundraising initiatives. ¡Muchas Gracias!
The fencing around the construction area will be removed next Monday, and students will soon be able to enjoy these new play spaces. We know these additions will provide wonderful opportunities for active play, connection, and community building for our students.
To help improve bike storage, increase safety, and create more space in our compounds for student games and activities, most bike racks have now been moved to the front of the school on the west side near the parking lot. One bike rack will remain at the back of the school.
We encourage families to use the west-side bike racks whenever possible, as students do not have access to this area during recess. This will help reduce issues related to students playing with or touching bikes while they are locked on the racks. Students are also reminded to always lock their bikes securely and walk their bikes while on school property.
I hope you all have a great weekend!
Sébastien Fournier,
Principal
Kindergarten Orientation May 28 (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM)
We look forward to welcoming our future Kindergarten families to Dalhousie School later this month. During this session, families will learn more about our Spanish Bilingual Program, school routines, staggered entry, and ways to support students at home. More information will be shared with registered families soon.
Little Red Reading Van
Students in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 will participate in the Little Red Reading Van experience on May 14. This engaging literacy initiative promotes a love of reading through storytelling and interactive literacy activities. We are excited to welcome this opportunity to our school community.
Blessing of the Garden
Clarence Skip Wolfleg will be at Dalhousie on May 19 in the morning for the Blessing of the Garden with our students. This special event supports student connection to outdoor learning, community, and the natural environment.
Yellow Steps for Parents
We invite families to join our upcoming Yellow Steps Parent Session on May 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This outdoor learning experience will help families better understand the philosophy and benefits of place-based and outdoor education. Please dress appropriately for the weather as the session will take place outdoors.
Reminder: Access to the School Field During the Day
As a reminder, our school field and playground areas are reserved for students and staff during instructional hours. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and supervised learning environment for all students.
Update: 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar
The non-instructional day previously identified for Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, was moved to Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, to accommodate the provincial referendum that would see schools utilized as polling sites.
Updates CBE Instructional Calendar 2026-2027
PAT Dates
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) for Grade 6 students will take place in June. Families will receive detailed schedules and information closer to the testing dates.
Grade 6 PAT Dates – 2026
Subject | Date | Time |
English Language Arts Part A | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. |
English Language Arts Part B | Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. |
Science | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. |
Mathematics Part A | Monday, June 15, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. |
Mathematics Part B | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. |
Volunteer Appreciation Tea
The Dalhousie Staff would like to celebrate all of our volunteers on Friday, May 29 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. If you have volunteered at any point this school year, or are planning to volunteer, we would love for you to join us for refreshments, music, and good company.
We truly do not want to miss anyone, so please consider this your personal invitation to attend. To help us with planning, RSVP by Friday, May 22 at 4:00 PM.
Parent Society
Parent Society continues to look for volunteers to help distribute Fun Lunch on May 27 and June 24 from 11:10 AM to 12:50 PM. If you have a valid CBE Volunteer Police Clearance and are available to help, we would greatly appreciate your support.
We are also continuing our Staff Appreciation Snack Program. Thank you to all families who have contributed treats and snacks for our staff throughout the year. Your kindness and generosity are sincerely appreciated.
50/50 Fundraiser
Our 50/50 fundraiser is now open in support of upgrades to the Dalhousie School Library/Learning Commons, including new bookshelves, tables, and flexible seating options for students. The fundraiser will remain open until June 4 at 8:00 PM. Thank you for supporting our learners and school community.