Weekly Mulgrave Connexions Newsletter

June 23, 2017

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL - IMPORTANT NOTES

NO LATE BUSES

Please note that next week, bus service will run as usual with the following exceptions:

There is NO late bus run.
On Thursday, the afternoon bus will depart Mulgrave at 2:20pm.

DATES & TIMES

G6 Step-Up - 6/27 at 9:30am.
GK-2 Closing Ceremony - 6/28 at 8:30am
G7-9 Closing Ceremony - 6/28 at 2:00pm
G3-6 Closing Ceremony - 6/29 at 8:30am

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

ELC - 6/28 at 3:15pm.
Junior School - 6/29 at 2:00pm
Upper School 6/29 at 1:15pm

There is no After School Care on 6/29.

Join us for the Ground Breaking Ceremony at 2:30pm.

ARE YOU OUR 'FRIEND'? BE OUR 1,000th ON FACEBOOK FOR A COOL SWAG BAG

From event re-caps and reminders, to parenting discussion groups and community member spotlights, our Facebook page gives our 'friends' a front row seat to happenings around school.

Are you one of the 993 people following us on Facebook? If you have been missing out, click here to 'like' our page and keep your hand on the pulse of everything Mulgrave.

Become our 1,000th follower and win a Mulgrave swag-bag complete with a water bottle, coffee mug, coffee card and more to gear them up for the upcoming school year.

MR. FREWIN'S AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT FOR A MEANINGFUL CAUSE

How many Grouse Grinds could you do in a day? Faculty member Michael Frewin participated in the Multi-Grind Challenge and completed 14 grinds in one day to raise funds and awareness for BC Children's Hospital.

Over 255 open-heart operations are performed at BC Children's each year - more than half of which are on children younger than a year old. Funds raised through this challenge go toward Cardiology at the hospital, ensuring children with heart conditions receive the best health care possible. Donate to Michael's fundraising campaign if you wish to support this cause.

GRAB A BLANKET AND JOIN US FOR MUSIC AND REFRESHMENTS

Mulgrave is welcoming summer with its very own music festival this Monday, June 26th at 4:00pm.

Bring a blanket to sit on the grass, and come to enjoy G7-11 musicians perform! There will be music for everyone - guitar, piano, pop, and even classical. It will be a festival-style setting with two stages of music, and light summery refreshments will be provided.

STRIKE A POSE! PHOTO SHOOT WITH MR. STEFFENS

This year, we are once again calling all Mulgrave artists and debaters, athletes and mathletes, readers and thinkers, singers and performers, leaders and teammates to join us for a special photo shoot on Wednesday, June 28th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Mr. Steffens will set up a photo booth in the Senior School film room and, throughout the day, the marketing team will stop by the classrooms to encourage those interested in having their individual shots taken to make their way down. Pictures from the photo shoot may be used in next year's marketing campaign, which will highlight the passions and interests of our diverse student body. So, students are encouraged to bring a prop. Contact Mrs. Calderon if you have any questions.

PEOPLE OF MULGRAVE: CELINA M. & ANDREW H.

As G10s buzzed about the school putting the final touches on the 80s inspired Battle of the Houses (BOTH), we sat down with Celina M. and Andrew H. who, after ten years at the school, had quite a bit of institutional knowledge on all House matters and were keen to share what the G10s have planned for tomorrow's event. Get to know the dynamic duo directing logistics behind one of the most anticipated events of the year.

THE HOUSES 'BATTLE IT OUT' UNDER SUNNY SKIES

SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP NEWS

By: Antony Wilson

Global Engagement is More Than Just a Day

This week, a couple of important global/local days of engagement took the spotlight on social media and around the community. On Tuesday, June 20th, it was the annual World Refugee Day, 'a day of global observance for the millions of people worldwide forced to flee their homeland as a result of war or natural disasters.' On Wednesday, June 21st it was National Aboriginal Day (soon to be National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018) , 'a day recognising and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples in Canada'.

If these days passed you by, or you are curious and want to learn about indigenous or refugee communities and take action, click here for a list of resources.

MPOWER'S WEST WING GROUND BREAKING

We are looking forward to seeing you next Thursday, June 29th at 2:30pm for our much-anticipated West Wing Expansion Ground Breaking Ceremony. The event will kick-off work that will begin over the summer. To RSVP, click here or to learn more about the plans for the space, visit mpower.mulgrave.com.

MULGRAVE'S MVP INVITES YOU TO THE ROOFTOP GARDEN FOR THIS YEAR'S CELEBRATION OF LIGHT FIREWORKS

Experience the Celebration of Light fireworks from the best view on the North Shore! Bring a blanket, chairs, tasty treats, and some cool beverages and enjoy a memorable summer evening on Mulgrave's Rooftop Garden.

We've organised a special outdoor screening of a Disney movie for the little ones who may not be able to stay up until the fireworks. Doors will open at 6:00pm.

RSVP Via Eventbrite

KICKING OFF THE SUMMER WITH OUR ALUMNI

Yesterday, Mulgrave alumni joined us to welcome summer and celebrate the end of another amazing year. Thank you to everyone who came out to our annual Summer Kickoff and Alumni Rugby Game. We loved seeing you!