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There are many special events on the CGS calendar — Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights), the Chinese New Year Banquet, Spirit Day and Hockey Day, just to name a few.
Every special event is an opportunity for CGS staff and students to learn new things, dress up and celebrate. The latest addition to the CGS calendar is Dress for Success Day which took place on May 1. Children come to school “dressed to succeed” in their chosen career. There are doctors, dancers, scientists, cashiers, singers, fashion designers, explorers, super heroes and fireman. Students walk the red carpet as they arrive for school, have a picture taken at the CGS photo booth in the gym. They visit the Job Fair (hosted by the Grade 2s), give demonstrations to their classmates about what their jobs entail and have a special pizza lunch in the CGS Career Cafe. The children love imagining what it will be like to be grown up and working.
The special days at CGS continue: The Principal’s Club Mother’s Day Tea (May 8), Grandparent’s Day, (May 14) CGS Track & Field Championships (May 19) and, last but not least, Alice in Wonderland, this year’s musical. The students will render this timeless children’s drama on 27 at 2 p.m. May 28 at 6:30 p.m. Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will take to the stage with their version of this wonderful tale. Directors Meredith and Ashleigh have been rehearsing with the children since March 23 and can’t wait for the performers to show off their hard work. Tickets available at the door. Adults $15/Children free. Everyone welcome. Interested in the school? Please contact Kelly Scott, Director of Admission, for your complimentary ticket.
The Director of Admission is Kelly Scott who may be contacted at kscott@cgsschool.com and (
