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April 25, 2025

Leading Like a Brazilian Football Coach

As the 2025 World Cup of Soccer draws near, I find myself thinking about some of the great nations of soccer. Only a very select number of teams have ever won the tournament more than once: Brazil, Germany, France, Italy, Uruguay, and Argentina breathe this rarified air. And among these, Brazil is the only nation with five championships. 

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A large tree with green leaves casting a shadow on the ground. The Great Outdoors
April 17, 2025

The Great Outdoors

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
A belated welcome back from Spring Break! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable time with your loved ones. As we find ourselves fully immersed in the month of April, we are excited to share all the wonderful activities and learning experiences that await us.


Spring has been incredibly busy and continues to be a vibrant season here at Bondar. With the final term upon us, this is our last push towards the end of the school year. We encourage all students to stay focused and give their best effort as we wrap up our academic journey.

A large tree with green leaves casting a shadow on the ground. The Great Outdoors
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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