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Break Break
March 11, 2025

Work. And Rest.

A few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on the benefits of physical activity for both our minds and bodies. As we approach March Break, it feels timely to highlight the importance of rest and relaxation. Taking a break is something I personally struggle with, and I know many of you do, too. Our principals and vice principals, in particular, often find it challenging to take a lunch break when there are hundreds of students to supervise. Despite our best intentions to take a moment "later" to eat and catch our breath, sometimes "later" never comes.

Break Break
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February 24, 2025

The Brain-Body Connection

True confession: I enjoy physical activity. I start most days with vigorous exercise. I wake up at 5:00 am Monday to Friday so I can be unrushed in my morning ritual, which includes fresh espresso, a scroll through various social media feeds, CBC radio, and yes, a fitness workout.  

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Kids sledding down a snowy hill. Frosty Fun at School
February 7, 2025

Frosty Fun at School

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I hope you and your families have smoothly transitioned into Term 2 and are managing the busy schedules, playdates, activities, and learning.

Kids sledding down a snowy hill. Frosty Fun at School
Failure Failure
January 21, 2025

Embracing Vulnerability: The Courage to Fall in Order to Rise in 2025

Ready or not, 2025 is here! While I am not one for resolutions, I like setting personal and professional goals. A new year brings with it a sense of hope and opportunity. No matter what happened the previous year, a new year feels like another chance to step closer to a dream, an aspiration, or even start something entirely new.

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An icy branch with a blurred pinkish purple background. A New Year
January 9, 2025

A New Year

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
I hope that you were all able to enjoy a fun-filled and restful holiday break with your families. The two-week break is an opportunity to recharge and to take the time to reconnect with our kids, friends and extended family. Hopefully families stayed healthy and were able to enjoy the time away from routines to the fullest😊


As we start a new year and a new term, here are some friendly Bondar reminders:

An icy branch with a blurred pinkish purple background. A New Year
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December 19, 2024

Winter Break Message

As we approach the winter break, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and enthusiasm throughout our Abbotsford School District.

I invite you to take a couple of minutes to view my latest video message to our incredible students, staff, and families. 

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Dormick Park Elementary Kids in Christmas Spirit Week Dormick Park Elementary Kids in Christmas Spirit Week
December 13, 2024

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

One of the things I love most about this time of year is seeing the many ways we celebrate the season.  Visit any one of our schools and you’ll see snowflakes and Christmas trees and happy faces all around. If you are lucky, you might even catch sight of Santa and his elves. And it’s not just in schools and classrooms. The Abbotsford School Board Office is a veritable winter wonderland thanks to the goodwill and creative energy of our folks here. 

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An outdoor Christmas tree with lights on it, covered in snow. Wonderful Winter
December 11, 2024

Wonderful Winter

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We are on the verge of winter and the holiday season is just about upon us, which comes with much excitement, events and activities to take part in. This time of year is also when many of us are feeling run down and can catch the flu or other respiratory illnesses like Covid-19.

An outdoor Christmas tree with lights on it, covered in snow. Wonderful Winter