Grade 7 Day is Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Grade 7 Day is a day for the incoming grade 8 students to come to the school and positively get connected.

It is an opportunity to begin to explore the school community and meet some of the adults and senior students who will look to make the high school experience positive and rich. Options around year-long electives will be highlighted. Links to these programs are here: https://secondary.sd42.ca/gss/grade-7-info

Staff are supported by a group of “Link Crew” and Leadership students, who work to ensure a supportive and welcoming transition.

The Grade 7 day schedule is as follows:

Students arrive at 8:20.

-8:20-8:45 grade 7’s go to the gym to get a name tag, meet leader for the day

-8:50 to 9:35 first class (with leader)

-9:40-10:25 presentation in the theatre (with leader)

-10:30-11:45-attend two more short classes (with leader)

-11:50 lunch is provided in the gym (hotdog, juice and chips)

-12:30-oreintation in small groups

-1:00-2:15 spirit assembly in the gym

Things of Note:

-your child will have a student leader with them all day

-your child does not need to bring anything

-pick-up is at 2:15

-let Ms. Jaclyn Gibbs know if: 1-your child has allergies, 2-your child has a full time EA

Jaclyn_gibbs@sd42.ca

We recommend that your student dress comfortably as there will be variety of activities that students will participate in.

Please ensure that your pick up time meets the above timeline. Additionally, note the GSS Parking lot is a challenge. We suggest a plan and walk strategy, meeting your child approximately 5 minute walk away.

Please be sure to check out other areas of the school website – linking to programs, Grade 7 transitions, clubs and teams, etc. Options around year-long electives and more info is highlighted. Links to these programs are here: https://secondary.sd42.ca/gss/grade-7-info

We are a busy and vibrant school community and look forward to welcoming your Grade 7 student!

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