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Event Details 
Terry Fox Run (PM) All Day
School & Student, Students
Some intermediate classes will be running at the PNE. Remaining classes will run around the school
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Event Details
X Country Mini Meet All Day
Students and Schools, Extracurricular
3:30 at Clinton Park
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Event Details
Orange Shirt Day All Day
School & Student
Staff and students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt in honour of National Truth & Reconciliation Day. We will also be having an assembly.
