Blog Posts

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As we move deeper into the school year, it’s encouraging to see our routines taking shape and a sense of comfort settling in across both school and home life. Familiar faces bring reassurance, and it has been wonderful to witness new friendships forming and connections growing within our Bondar community. Our hope is that every student is beginning to feel at home here—finding their rhythm and experiencing that vital sense of belonging that defines our school.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We hope you had a rejuvenating summer filled with memorable moments and quality time together. As we prepare to welcome students back to Bondar, we want to reassure you that our staff is committed to making the transition back to school as smooth and supportive as possible. Whether your child is returning or joining us for the first time, we are here to help them feel safe, confident, and excited about the year ahead.

Dear Bondar Families,

Like many people, I enjoy a good podcast.  I was listening to Tetragrammaton the other night, and the guest was Pulitzer Prize-winning author and playwright David Mamet. During the interview, Mamet referenced his novel, "Recollections of St. Ives." More specifically, he spoke about one of his characters, Mr. Ruskin, a teacher, who suggests an innovative way of teaching history by giving students a few dollars and sending them to a vintage store to buy an item, then having them return to class and do a "show and tell" about it. You can imagine how this could work.

Dear Bondar Families,
It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the end of another school year! As we look back, we are filled with pride and gratitude for all the learning, growth, and joyful moments we’ve shared together. From the first day of school to now, our students have shown resilience, curiosity, and a true love of learning—and we couldn’t be prouder of them.

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.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Each year the Abbotsford School District must approve a balanced budget by June 30^th.

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.