As I stepped into classrooms this week, I was reminded again of what makes Lesley Ellis so special:

Every child, every day feels connected.

Every child, every day is challenged.

Every child matters.

It matters to me to honor traditions. Traditions matter: they anchor us, connect us, and remind us that this community belongs to all of us. While I’m committed to cherishing the traditions we already hold dear, I’m also excited to imagine how we might add new ones over time that strengthen our sense of purpose and community.

This week I continued the tradition of having lunch with all of our new students by grade. First up were our grade 6 students and it was a wonderful way to get to know them and hear about their initial reactions and experiences as a Lesley Ellis student. Over the course of the next 10 days I will have lunch with the remaining grades – if you are a new family please check the email I sent!

I’d love to hear from you: what’s your most treasured LES tradition?

This is our school—your family’s, and now mine too. Together, we have the chance to shape the best school community we can dream up.

Here’s to another great week ahead!

In partnership,

Rhiannon