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Happy Friday Bruce Bears and Families!
As you may know, this week we spent time in class learning about the truth of Indigenous history, honouring residential school survivors and working toward reconciliation as a community. On September 30th, throughout Canada, we recognize the harms of the past and present, and take a pause from school and work to allow an opportunity for reflection, and for communities to come together in a variety of ways to heal and support one another. We were pleased to see a very strong show of support with the many orange shirts in our hallways today. Please see several events taking place on Monday, September 30th:
Wa-Say Healing Walk & Pow wow
Pipe Ceremony - 10 am
Walk from Odena Circle to RBC - 11 am
Pow wow Grand Entry - 1 pm
Feast - 5 pm
Ma Mawi WI Chi Itata Centre Every Child Matters Youth
Gathering - morning event
National Indigenous Residential School
Museum of Canada - 212/5000 Cresent Rd. W.
Portage La Prairie
Healing walk starting at PLP city hall - 9 am
Programming, food & dance - 10:30 am
As we move into October next week, we have a few important reminders:
School Clothing - Last chance to get some BMS Wear this year! Deadline to order is Sunday, September 29th. Link: https://bmssept2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Monday, September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Tuesday, October 1st - Staff Meeting, early dismissal at 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 3rd - Picture Day
Exciting News for our Grade 6 students - Grade 6 Camp Manitou, October 17: Letter and Consent Form sent home today. Cost is $40 per student, payment details are included in the letter.
Wishing Everyone a Fantastic Weekend!
Stacy
