Semester in Review: Celebrating Learning in the Primary School

As we close our first semester, it’s hard not to marvel at just how much can happen in a few short months. From inquiry-filled classrooms to vibrant assemblies, from outdoor learning to unexpected “character-building” moments (like navigating WiFi outages with extraordinary patience and an impressive sense of humour), this semester has shown us what our WIS community is truly made of.

Our students have been at the heart of everything: asking big questions, taking action, making connections, and showing us daily what curiosity looks like in motion. Their energy has filled our spaces with joy, purpose, and the occasional lively debate about which unit was “the absolute best.”

Our teachers have also continued their own journey of learning and professional growth. Through the WIS Teacher Academy, collaborative planning, and shared reflection, they have strengthened not only their practice but also the fabric of who we are as a teaching community.

As we reflect on what it means to work together, we are reminded of the words of Helen Keller:  “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

This sentiment has echoed through every team meeting, every classroom, and every moment this semester where collaboration, kindness, and support have carried us forward.

To our parent community, thank you. Thank you for your partnership, your encouragement, and your patience on the days when things didn’t go exactly as planned. Your support makes a world of difference, and we truly feel it.

As we step into a well-deserved break, we do so with gratitude, pride, and perhaps a growing appreciation for just how much a community can achieve when everyone leans in.

Wishing all our families a restful, joyful holiday and a wonderful start to the new year.

Jenna Brown | Primary Principal