Transitions

This past week we had two events for our grade six students to begin their transition to middle school.  In only a few short months our grade sixes will be saying good-bye to elementary and hello to the next chapter in their education.  This is true for many of our parents as well who will be leaving David Cameron with their child(ren).  Our two feeder schools, Spencer and Dunsmuir, have done a great job in welcoming everyone and making them feel at home right away.

Over the next few months, these transition events will continue for both students and parents, helping to acquaint them with the routines and layout of these schools.  We are fortunate in this district to have such great places to send our students.  We know it is hard to let go of a place many have know for seven years (more for some parents) and moving to something so different, and so big.  This is why so much effort is put into these transition activities.  Students get a chance to see the strong performing arts programs at each of the schools, meet with school counsellors, administrators, teachers, and other students through a variety of events.

A huge thank-you goes out to the staffs at both Dunsmuir and Spencer for the care they show with our students.  I know it is relief to our parents to know that their children will be in good hands.