Falcon's Weekly Update - June 5, 2025

Good afternoon, Falcon Families,

Summer countdown is officially on, Falgarwood! With warmer weather finally here please remember to pack hats and water as students will be outside.

The Ship of Tolerance is a striking public art installation by Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, now on display at Gairloch Gardens in Oakville. This 60-foot-long wooden ship features sails adorned with children's paintings from around the world, symbolizing unity and the importance of tolerance in a divided world. Two students from Falgarwood were part of its creation. Please take a moment to check this out! The Ship of Tolerance 

Summer Opportunities

Exploring Us Summer Camp Postcard.pdf for Black identifying students in grades 6-8. 

Afrocentric Grade 8 Literacy Summer course flyer.pdf for students graduating grade 8.

Halton Learning Foundation

“As the school year winds down, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is launching the ‘Thank a Teacher’ campaign, a meaningful initiative to recognize the incredible contributions of teachers and school staff across HDSB.

Who’s the teacher your child talks most about at dinner? 

Maybe they’ve come home with a story that made them laugh. 

Or mentioned how their teacher wears purple every Monday, or has a cat named Marshmallow.

Maybe they told you that their teacher sat with them during break time to discuss a book your child read.

Teachers don’t always know the full impact they have. But you see it, every day — in the confidence your child builds, in the kindness they learn, in the questions they’re excited to ask.

Think of the teacher who made your child feel brave when they felt unsure.

The one who noticed their spark.

The one who wiped their tears.

The one who is retiring this year. 

This is your chance to say thank you.

Instead of buying “The World’s Greatest Teacher” mug, or the perfect gift card, you can thank teachers or a school staff member by making a kind donation to help a student in need in their honour. Visit thankmyteacher.ca

This way, you will appreciate them by showing them what they taught your kids – to be kind, caring, and compassionate.”

Upcoming Important Dates:

June 6 -PD day (no school for students)

June 17- Volunteer tea

June 19- Grade 8 Graduation 

June 24- Report Cards go home

June 27- Early Dismissal

Sincerely,

Mrs Gauthier and Mrs McAra