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Strong Minds | Good Hearts
A tradition of balancing knowledge and goodness, inspiring students to go out into the world and make a difference.
Our School
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Southridge Voices
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“There’s definitely more laughter; the evening campfires are filled with conversation, jokes and a lot of general happiness”, says Mr. Norman Dods Lower Division Coordinator, as he recalls his many years attending the Grade 8 trip to Strathcona...
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“Lack of sleep is 'epidemic' among Canadian teens. Here's why it has doctors worried”. This was the headline of a CBC news story by Duncan McCue, posted January 19, 2019.
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When I am out and about in the neighbourhood and talking to people (optometrist, dentist, hairstylist), they often ask me where I work. When I tell them I am a Vice Principal at Southridge...
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Starting Kindergarten is an exciting milestone for children and parents alike. Here are some helpful tips to help get them ready for this important transition to school life.