FROM THE OFFICE....
WOW! We have had a great start to the 2022-2023 school year at Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School!
Thank you to everyone in our KS community who donated to our annual Terry Fox School Run! Our students did an awesome job running on a day that turned out to be quite cool and rainy. Together we raised an incredible $1700 to this excellent cause!
On September 30th, our students and staff will be wearing orange shirts to acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Each day we begin our morning with our land acknowledgement which honours the Saugeen Ojibway Nation which is represented by the communities of Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First nation. We also think of the Metis Nation of Ontario, whose history and people are well represented in Bruce and Grey Counties. We also incorporate the Seven Grandfather Teachings into our focus on character education. Although we take time to acknowledge these special dates on our calendar, we will continue to participate in ongoing learning about Indigenous Peoples and their culture throughout the entire school year.
Check out the updates on our SCC page for a list of this year's parent council executive, minutes from our September meeting and information about our Little Caesar's Pizza Kit Fundraiser!
We are looking for volunteers to support the many great programs at our school. Click on the link below to find out ways you can help! We would gladly welcome your gift of time! Volunteer Request.pdf
It is sure to be a great year at Keppel-Sarawak! As always, please don't hesitate to give us a call or stop in to speak with us if you have any questions or concerns about your child's experiences at our school.
Your partners in education,
Laurie Gilkinson (Principal) & Brent Thompson (Vice-Principal)
