DLG Newsletter June 9 - 13
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Hello Parents, Caregivers, and Community!
🎉 Sports Day – A True Highlight!
It’s a fantastic day at DLG! A huge thank you to all our parents, staff members, and volunteer high school students who made Sports Day such a memorable event. The energy, teamwork, and joy were inspiring. We are all athletes!
🎾 Tennis XL After-School Camp | June 9–13
Next week, we welcome Tennis XL to our school! In addition to in-school sessions, they’ll be offering an after-school program from June 9–13. Interested in more lessons? Who knows—DLG may be home to the next Aryna Sabalenka or Carlos Alcaraz!
👉 Please click on the link https://www.tennisxl.ca/product/david-lloyd-george-tennis-after-school-camp-june-9-20-2025/
🏖️ Beach Day at Spanish Banks East | June 25
Some of our divisions will be heading to Spanish Banks East on June 25 for a fun day at the beach! Please note:
- No students are allowed in the water during school hours. Families wishing to enjoy the water should plan a separate visit.
- Families are welcome to join us but must arrange their own transportation.
- Cost: $X per student (same cost whether using school or personal transportation).
- Bring sporting equipment and sand toys, but please leave water guns at home—DLG avoids toys that resemble weapons.
📚 Books for Breakfast – Thank You!
We just wrapped up our final Books for Breakfast of the year this past Wednesday. We hope to bring it back in the new school year!
- Thank you to PC Charities for funding this program.
- Thank you to Ms. Verity Heap, our dedicated librarian.
- And thank you to all the student and staff volunteers who helped make this a warm and welcoming way to start the day.
🧠 Parent Workshop: Helping Children Navigate Traumatic Events
The Vancouver School District is offering a free workshop for parents on supporting children through traumatic experiences.
📎 Please see the attached flyer titled “Caregiver” (at the bottom of this newsletter) for more information.
📅 2025–2026 School Year Calendar & Bell Schedule
We’ve finalized our calendar and bell schedule for the upcoming school year! These include:
- School opening and closing dates
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Early dismissals
- Holidays and professional development days
- Daily bell times
📎 Please see the attached documents (at the bottom of this newsletter) and keep them handy for planning vacations, childcare, and family events.
🗓️ PAC Annual General Meeting – June 17
All parents are warmly invited to attend our final PAC AGM on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00 PM in the school library. We hope to see you there!
📞 September Late Entries
If your child will be away at the beginning of September, please notify the school office. During the first week, we finalize class placements and school organization. If we don’t know why a student is absent, it can complicate placement. A quick call helps us plan effectively—thank you!
🎓 Grade 7 Graduation – June 24,
We are incredibly proud of our Grade 7 students as they prepare to graduate!
🎉 Families of Grade 7s, please watch your email for important details about the June 24th celebration.
🏕️ Grade 7 Camp – Lake Sasamat
Next week is an exciting time for our Grade 7s as they head to Camp Sasamat! We wish all our students, staff, and volunteers a wonderful time of outdoor learning and exploration.
☕ Volunteer Tea – June 20
To all our amazing volunteers—thank you!
We invite you to our Volunteer Tea on June 20 after school as a small gesture of appreciation for all the time and energy you’ve given to our school community this year.
📖 Library Book Returns
Please take a moment to check around your home for any DLG library books.
📚 We need them back so Ms. Heap and Ms. Darrach can prepare the library for the new school year. Thank you!
📝 Report Cards – June 25
Final report cards will be sent home on June 25. Our teachers are currently reviewing student work and writing thoughtful reports that highlight each child’s strengths and stretches. Thank you for your patience and support as we celebrate a year of learning!
✈️ Leaving Early for Summer?
If your family will be starting summer holidays early, please let your child’s teacher know in advance. It helps us prepare materials and wrap up the year smoothly—thank you!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the school office. Thank you for being a part of our vibrant school community!
Warm regards
Jonathan