Happy Friday DDS Families, 

This week students engaged in learning about Truth and Reconciliation. Through the body domain, students participated in a lacrosse residency. Lacrosse has long been known as the 'medicine game'. Students had opportunities to learn a brief history of the sport and some basic lacrosse skills. Our collective work towards Truth and Reconciliation is guided by our annual Call to Action. Last year we entered into partnership with Stacy Running Rabbit, with staff learning from her on Professional Learning days and students learning about Blackfoot dances at one of our June assemblies. For 2026-2027 we are excited to continue our partnership with Stacey and commit to the following: 

In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day,and in alignment with the CBE Education Plan, Douglasdale School acknowledges and supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Calls to Action, and makes the following commitment to action for the 2026-2027 school year: 

Spirit - To Be: Create opportunities for students, staff, and families to build and nurture learning relationships with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers that fosters a spirit of reciprocity. 

In addition to our school-wide focus, teachers will communicate through their weekly blog on Google Classroom more specific learning that has taken place in the classroom. We look forward to a successful year of walking together as learners. 

Have a wonderful weekend ahead! 

Heather McKay, Principal 

Monique Koleyak, Assistant Principal 

Grade 4 & Grade 5 Leadership Club – starting October 7: 

DDS will offer a Leadership Club for Grade 4 and 5 students on the first Wednesday of each month. The club provides opportunities for students to share their voices and participate in leadership initiatives throughout the year. No sign-up is required. There will be an announcement inviting interested students to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, October 7, during lunch hour, to learn more. 

Grade 3 Games Club - starting October 6: 

Students in grade 3 are invited to participate in a lunch hour Games Club on Tuesdays for the month of October. This will be an opportunity to play favourite games such as chess, but also a chance to learn some new games. No sign up is required. Students will eat in the Piazza and then move into the Learning Commons, where there will be a selection of games available. 

Fall Picture Day – October 14: 

Fall picture day will take place on October 14, 2026.  Grade 5 students will have their pictures taken on their return from WordFest.  Fall pictures are individual pictures only.  Please note that cash orders are no longer accepted. 

 See the attached information from Lifetouch about ordering. 

Lifetouch Edsembli Instructions

Student Fees: 

From October 15, 2026, fees will start to be activated in your MyCBE account.  Click on the link for instructions on how to pay your fees. 

Volunteering: 

We love volunteers at DDS! If you are a new volunteer - Welcome! Our office staff is working diligently on processing new applications as quickly as possible, but we wanted to let you know school start up means this process may take a bit longer.  

Please click on the link on the Volunteer link for information and the process. 

Upcoming Dates:  

  CBE Days of Significance:  

The CBE is committed to building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected, and celebrated. For more information on key dates, please visit the CBE Dates of Significance webpage.