Last week we had a wonderful Hallowe’en celebration at school.  It was a delight to see so many students dressed up and they loved seeing the ‘staff of minions’!   Students participated in some Hallowe’en learning activities.

November is Hindu Heritage Month

Here are some activities at the Calgary Public Library.

As we all know, November is a Hindu Heritage Month as declared federally and the CBE calendar also marks it on their events calendar. The Hindu Community of Calgary is excited to invite the whole CBE community with all its families to a grand celebration at the Central Public Library on 19th November 2023 from 12.00 to 4.00pm. A whole array of programs are happening in the Central library this month. The 19th of November marks the celebratory ceremonial event geared to all families as an educational as well as fun filled event.

We would like to invite you all with your CBE families to this year’s Hindu Heritage month's event, graced by remote attendance of Honorable MP Shri Chandra Arya & Canadian All time favorite Indic Author Shri Jeffrey Armstrong. Attached herewith are links to the various events in Central Calgary Public library.

During the month of November in the central library there are 1) Family story times , 2) Yoga & 3) Educational sessions ( link attached below ).

Celebratory Event Details:
What: November -Hindu Heritage Month
When: Sunday at 12.00 noon - 4.00pm
Where: Central Public Library of Calgary
Dress Code: Business Casual (or Indian outfit as per your comfort)
RSVP: Kindly RSVP by replying to this email:  veermarathi2022@gmail.com 

Vision: of Hindu Heritage Month
Keynote Speaker: Jeffrey Armstrong (VASA)
Guest of Honour : Honorable MP Chandra Arya
Event expected attendance: 200-300 people
Hosted By: Calgary Public Library partnered with Hindu Community of Calgary

Link for Hindu Heritage Month Programs at Central library
https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/?query=Hindu+Heritage+month+

Upcoming Events

Remembrance Day: This Wednesday, November 8, we will have an in-person assembly for Remembrance Day.  Classes have been making wreaths and learning the meaning Remembrance Day in Canada.  Is your child a cadet or a member of Cadets, Embers, Guides, or Scouts?  Please let Mrs. Scholz know. (hdscholz@cbe.ab.ca)  We encourage these students to dress in their uniform on Wednesday. 

Diwali:   Diwali begins on November 12.  Given that we have our break over this date, we are going to celebrate Diwali at school on the fifth day of the festival, November 16.  Students are asked to wear their Indian cultural dress or bright coloured clothes to celebrate the Festival of Light.  

Dates

Tuesday, November 7 – Grade 6 Field trip to the “Field of Crosses”
Wednesday, November 8 – Remembrance Day Assembly; Last day of Classes
Thursday, November 9 – Tuesday, November 14 – November break
Wednesday, November 15 – First day back of classes
Thursday, November 16 – Dilwali – dress in bright colours or Indian dress; School Council Meeting at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons