Dear Parents, Students, and Staff,
As we reach the end of another school year, I reflect on our incredible journey together and mark this year in the history books. I am delighted to say that it has been an incredible year filled with amazing learning opportunities for our students. We embarked on two major initiatives this year, namely the Enrichment Fridays, providing enriching opportunities for all students, and our commitment to embracing indigenous ways of knowing, fostering growth and learning together. I believe learning is a journey rather than a destination, and we will continue to evolve collectively to best serve our students. In our pursuit of educational excellence, we always uphold the core values of the CBE: "Students come first, Learning is our central purpose, and Public education serves the common good." These values guide us in providing the highest quality education and ensuring our students' well-being.
Huge Thank you and my heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Mount View, who consistently bring their best to support our students and help them reach their full potential. This year, we had the privilege of offering outdoor learning opportunities through various field trips, and I would like to express my gratitude to the parent volunteers and parent council who made these experiences possible. Your dedication and support have truly made a difference.
I am incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and commitment to embodying the MVS core values of perseverance, empathy, cooperation, and responsibility. Your achievements this year have been exceptional, and I commend each and every one of you. As we bid farewell to our grade 6 students and their families, who are moving on to new places and embarking on new adventures, I wish you all the best. To our new students joining us, I look forward to meeting you and embarking on this exciting journey together.
Please know that we will be sending out back-to-school information during the week of August 28th. To ensure you receive all school-related messages, please make sure your email address is updated in the PowerSchool parent portal.
I would like to leave you with the quote from Brene Brown’s book “Atlas of the Heart”. This quote serves as a gentle reminder to me and my family to embrace the essence of wonder and awe as we embark on our summer adventures.
“Wonder inspires the wish to understand. Awe inspires the desire to let shine, to acknowledge and unite. Wonder ignites a desire to understand, to dive in, and learn more. It sparks curiosity, exploration, learning, growth, and may even give way to an adventurous spirit. Awe inspires humility and sacrifice, helping us fully embrace our humanity. Often, we feel waves of wonder and awe when immersed in nature, enthralled by an astounding work of art or incredible idea, or as a spiritual response.”
May your summer be filled with awe, wonder, and gratitude. Have a restful and wonderful summer!!!
Sincerely,
Tejinder Kang