Week Ahead
Sept 29 | Non-Instructional Day – No School for All Students |
Sept 30 | Truth and Reconciliation Day – No School for All Students |
Oct 1 | Truth and Reconciliation Day – Wear an Orange Shirt |
Oct 2 | Custodial Appreciation Day |
Oct 3 |
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Upcoming Important Dates
Oct 5 | World Teachers’ Day |
Oct 13 | Thanksgiving – No School for All Students |
Oct 18 and 19 | DHS Casino – Volunteers Needed (Please see below for more information) |
Oct 20 | Non-Instructional Day – No School for All Students |
Principal’s Message|
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.”
~William Arthur Ward
It is my great honor to be joining your team as Principal of Douglas Harkness School on Monday, September 29. I look forward to meeting each of you and getting to know the amazing school community of staff, students and families.
As I have visited the school over the past few weeks, I have been greeted by many bright smiles from your children. A smile holds the amazing power of welcoming people, making others feel more comfortable, and often causing a chain reaction producing smiles all around.
I look forward to continuing to strengthen a school culture that supports a positive place for your children to learn. I want you to know that I care very much about helping every student feel safe, welcomed, and cared for. Together, we will make sure our school is a place where all children can grow, learn, and succeed.
I look forward to meeting you and learning from you. Please feel free to say hello, ask questions, or share your ideas.
Thank you for welcoming me. I am excited for the journey ahead with all of you.
Lisa Patten
Principal
Noon Supervision Registration|
All students who eat lunch at school must register for noon supervision. Please log in to your MyCBE/Powerschool online account to register. The fee will be added to your account in October. You may pay monthly if you prefer. If paying is difficult, your child will still be welcome at school. Families may apply for a fee waiver (help with school fees) through your account.
Terry Fox Run|
On September 25, our school held the Terry Fox Run. Students did a wonderful job running to honour Terry Fox! Thank you to all families for your kind donations.
School Council/Parent Society Notes|
Our School Council and Parent Society had their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 25. Thank you to all families who joined us and to volunteers who support our school. For more information, please visit our school website.
The Parent Society has a casino fundraiser on October 18 and 19, 2025. This event helps raise money for student learning and activities. We need many volunteers to make this event successful. If you can volunteer, please email us at harknessparent@gmail.com.