Dear Diefenbaker families,

 Please, see the attached Bulldog Bulletin and November calendar.

Tomorrow on Friday, October 25th is Professional Learning Day for staff. There is no school for students.

 Please, note Monday, October 28th is Individual Photo Day.

Halloween parade on Thursday, October 31^st morning

We will host our annual Primary Halloween parade at 9:15 am on Thursday, October 31^st.  Parents are welcome to attend and watch in the foyer.  Students are welcome to wear a costume, or black and/or orange colours or wear their choice of clothing on this day.

 Halloween costumes

Halloween should and needs to be fun; however, we need to be aware that celebrating Halloween needs to be fun for all.   It is important to keep in mind that we need to be sensitive to groups that have been marginalized through mimicry and cultural appropriation during Halloween and other ‘dress up’ events. 

 It’s good to keep in mind that the following are NOT Costumes:  

RACE (black face/brown face)

CULTURE (Indigenous regalia/dreadlocks)

RELIGIOUS FAITH (religious figures/gods/saints/gurus/hijab)

GENDER (gender switching for humour or to mock)

TRAUMA (hangman’s noose/weapons)

Please, do not send your children with masks or accessories that are meant to represent weapons or that feature blood/gore.  This is frightening for younger students and we want all students to enjoy the excitement of the day. Thank you for your support and understanding.

McMath Halloween candy collection

Leadership Team at McMath Secondary School will be dropping off collection bins for Halloween candy during the week of Oct. 21^st and picking up the donations the week of Nov. 4^th. Once collected McMath will be sorting and packaging the donations for The Good Shepherd Ministry to distribute.  Thank you for your generosity and for supporting this joint effort between McMath and our school.

Diefenbaker Spirit Wear Online shop is NOW open!

The store will continue to be open until October 31st.

The merchandise will be delivered to your child in the week of November 18^th.

https://diefenbaker-school-spirit-wear-2024.itemorder.com/

 We wish you a great long weekend and remember to be ready for photo day on Monday,

Ms. Vosahlo and Mme Stevenson