Newsletter
Dear Parents,
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10
Welcome back and Happy New Year! As we settle into 2026, I trust we all made some time to reflect and appreciate the joys and even the struggles from 2025. Importantly, I hope you had some time to "be still". I read an interesting article that talked about stillness getting confused with laziness. Let’s face it, nobody wants to be called lazy! Rather, stillness is spiritual attentiveness, and the ability to notice where God is moving in the middle of the "noise". In Psalm 46:10 we are reminded, "be still, and know that I am God." Being still doesn’t mean ceasing everything around us. It means to show up fully in what matters most. These days, we may try to find new ways to relate to our students and our children. I don’t know about you, but I know I’m no TikTok sensation. Rather than trying to be something we’re not, be fully there, be present because that will often communicate more than our words ever will. Sometimes the best communication is our ability to be a good listener so that the person we’re interacting with knows that they are seen, heard, and valued. Remember, only God is perfect. I’ve tried to set up situations for my own kids where we would have a "fruitful conversation" that simply led to a lot of silence at times. If we can role-model what it is to be grateful, what it is to be a good listener, and what it is to have prayer as a meaningful part of our day, then those around us, especially our children and students, will see that and know that it is important to us. It’s important to us, because it’s important to God. It’s a beautiful cycle that we all play a very important role in. All the very best to you and yours in this wonderful new year! Adam Reid, MEd
Hot Lunch Winter 2026 - Term 2 - (January to March 2026) - Deadline for Ordering Sunday, January 11th
Please see attached information for hot lunch ordering for term 2. Ordering is now open and will close on Sunday, January 11th . Please note that orders past the deadline cannot be accepted.
Reminder: Re-registration for the 2026-2027 school year
An email was sent out to you at the beginning of the week. To confirm your child’s spot, we kindly request that all families currently attending LGCA, regardless of your plans for the upcoming year, complete the online re-registration form by Tuesday, January 27th. This helps us know your intentions—whether you plan to return or not.
Please find the re-registration fees for the 2026-2027 school year below:
Local students: $200 (per family) if paid by January 27th. After this date, a $100 late fee will apply, and the re-registration fee will increase to $300.
International students: $300 (per family) if paid by January 27th. After this date, a $100 late fee will apply, and the re-registration fee will increase to $400.
To complete the re-registration form, please click here: www.lgca.ca/rereg
The deadline is Tuesday, January 27th. Many classes are nearing capacity, so to secure your child’s spot for the upcoming school year, please complete the form by this date.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the office.
Open House – Thursday, February 5th
Thursday, February 5th is the LGCA Open House from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you know of families who are interested in LGCA, please encourage them to attend to learn more about our school. Word of mouth is our best advertisement. Thank you! Please see attached flyer.
Chapel
Parents are invited to attend Chapel on Fridays. Elementary Chapel (Grade K-Grade 5) starts at 8:50am and Grade 6 & 7 and High School Chapel starts at 9:50am in the ES gym.
| January | |
|---|---|
| Wed 14 | Law 12 Field Trip |
| Thurs 15 | Black Excellence Day – Black Shirt with uniform |
| Fri 16 | Staff Retreat – No School for Students |
| Wed 21 | Non-Uniform Elementary Students only House colour theme |
| Fri 23 | Non-Uniform High School Students only – Chapel Team dress up |
| February | |
|---|---|
| Wed 04 | Non-Uniform ES & HS – no theme |
| Wed 04 | Grad program course selection meeting 6:30 pm |
| Thurs 05 | Open House – 10am- 2pm |
| M-F 7-18 | Grade 11s Mission Trip |
| Fri 13 | Curriculum Implementation Day – No School for Students |
| Mon 16 | Family Day – No School for Staff and Students |
