CONTENTS
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THE AFGHAN PROGRAM AT CHS
Hear from Lena and Hela’ 26 about their time at Crofton House, from Creative Writing 11 to cross-country practices, and their shared feeling of friendship and community as they head into their next chapters.
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CULTIVATING A PRACTICE OF DIALOGUE
Take a closer look at CHS’ s whole-school approach to student-centred dialogue, which invites students to reflect on their experiences, consider diverse perspectives, and engage thoughtfully with their community.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OUR IDENTITY
WHERE LEARNING COMES ALIVE
Empowering CHS students, with messages from the Junior and Senior School Directors
THE CLASS OF 2026 THE AFGHAN PROGRAM
Reflections from Lena’ 26 and Hela’ 26
STEPPING INTO A NEW CHAPTER
A Message from the CHS Parents’ Auxiliary
STRENGTHENING INTERCULTURAL EMPATHY
Understanding BC’ s Indigenous-focused graduation course requirement at CHS
COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE ACTION
Sustainability at CHS
DIALOGUE
Cultivating a whole-school practice of student-centred dialogue
LEARNING WITH ALUMNAE
Writer-in-Residence Rachel Poliquin’ 93
COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Celebrating lifelong connections
MAPPING MEMORIES
Stories that shape our community
SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS AND CLUBS CELEBRATING STUDENT VOICE
HONOURING SERVICE
Retirements
BEYOND THE IVY
A letter from the Alumnae Association
CONNECTION ACROSS GENERATIONS
Conversations with alum mums and’ 26 graduates
ALUMNAE EVENTS
Photo gallery of alumnae events
REMEMBERING OUR COMMUNITY
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CONNECTION ACROSS GENERATIONS Enjoy the reflections and memories of Class of 2026 graduates and their alum mums, celebrating both the shared experiences and unique journeys that shaped their time at CHS.
We acknowledge with respect the xwməθkwəy̓ əm( Musqueam) people, on whose traditional, unceded lands we live, learn and play. We are committed to honouring the First Peoples Principles of Learning in our daily work and aspire to respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
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