Dear DGS families 

I would like to begin by congratulating everyone involved in this year’s school play, The Enchanted Bookshop. From the talented student actors who brought the story to life on stage, to the dedicated students working tirelessly behind the scenes, and the teachers who guided and supported the production- your hard work, creativity, and teamwork made this a truly memorable event for our school community and for students who attended from our feeder schools. It was wonderful to see our students shine in so many different roles and showcase their talents. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the production such a success and thank you to our families for their ongoing support! 

This April, we proudly recognize Sikh Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the vibrant culture, rich history, and meaningful contributions of Sikh Canadians to our community and country. The values of equality, selflessness, openness, and compassion are the core principles of Sikhism- values that we proudly share and uphold here at Dr. George Stanley School. Sikh Heritage Month provides an opportunity to learn about the traditions, values, and stories that continue to shape our collective identity. Throughout the month, we encourage everyone to take time to explore, acknowledge, and appreciate the positive impact of Sikh Canadians, both past and present. 

As we head into the weekend, we want to take a moment to wish a very Happy Easter to all those in our school community who will be celebrating. May this time be filled with joy, connection, and meaningful moments with family and friends. A reminder to families that Monday, April 21 is a system professional learning day for teachers and support staff, and as a result, there will be no classes for students. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend, and we look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, April 22. 

Save the Date – UPDATED: DATE CHANGE 

We are writing to inform you of a change to the date of our Grade 9 Farewell celebration. Originally scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, the event will now take place on Friday, June 20, 2025.  

This change has been made as a result of a recently scheduled citywide flag football tournament on June 6. Due to the complexities of scheduling a date that aligns with the calendars for all schools involved, the date cannot be changed. Several of our Grade 9 students will be participating in this event, and we do not want any student to have to choose between taking part in the tournament and attending their farewell celebration. It’s important to us that all students have the opportunity to fully enjoy this special milestone with their classmates. 

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we make this adjustment. Further details about the farewell event will be shared with families as we get closer to the date. 

Next Year Requests and Notifications 

Planning for next year is well underway.  If your child is designated for Dr. George Stanley School for next year, we kindly ask that you complete the following short survey if one of the following applies: 

  •    you have a specific request for your child's next year classes 
  •    you know your child(ren) will not (or likely not) be attending our school next year 

The survey can be accessed using this link. 

The survey will close on Friday, May 2, 2025. 

Provincial Achievement Test Volunteers  

We will be looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming PATs in May and June. If you think that you might be interested in helping, please ensure that you have completed the Annual Volunteer Registration and have a current Police Clearance. 

Possible supports that we might need you for during the exam will be the following:  

  • Scribes 
  • Readers   
  • Hallway Monitors 

Language Club 

Language Club is for Grade 5 and 6 students and will be every Wednesday at lunch. It is in Mrs. Hama’s classroom (1107). 

Homework Club 

Homework club is every Thursday, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, open to ALL grades. It is in Mrs. McArthur’s classroom (1113). 

Upcoming Dates 

April 18 - Good Friday (School Closed) 

April 18 to 21 - Dr. George Stanley School Building is being used as an Advance Polling Station for the Federal Election 

April 21 - Non-Instructional Day- System Professional Learning (No School for Students) 

April 28  - Dr. George Stanley School being used a Polling Station for the Federal Election 

April 29 - School Council and Parent Society meetings (7-8:30PM) 


Respectfully,     

Chris Keuben 

Principal, Dr. George Stanley School

Growing Smiles Spring Fundraiser

Parent Society is excited to run a Growing Smiles spring fundraiser campaign, from April 1-29 closing on April 30 at 9PM. View our flyer by clicking this link!

Join Our Plant Fundraiser and Make an Impact for DGS! When you purchase spring flowers the proceeds go towards: 

  • Grade 9 Graduation 
  • ChromeBooks and Storage Carts 
  • Movie Licenses 
  • Valentines Hot Chocolate

To place your order, click this link.

The delivery date for all plants will be scheduled for Thursday May 14.

Healthy Hunger

Click HERE to place your orders!