Message from the Principal

Alexandra is a place where excellence thrives. We are the model for achieving success together - with our major team players being our teachers, support staff, students, school council, parents and community.

Our academics are second to none, with teams of teachers working together, reading research and continually updating their teaching strategies to ensure the success of our students.

I would challenge anyone to find a school with more activities. Every day, our teachers organize activities from chess club to basketball, Easter egg decorating to gymnastics in order to enrich the school experience for our children. Teachers, parents and students work hard to ensure everyone's academic, social and athletic goals are met.

Major contributors to "Team Alexandra" include the School Council (PTA), parents and the school community. Together, you have organized many fundraising initiatives (chocolate bars, magazines, cookie dough, etc.), community events (Alexandra Extravaganza, Pasta Night, Meet the Teacher BBQ, Turkey Trot, Ham Hustle). and charitable fundraising events (Toonies for Autism, Community Care), raising money to support school programming and instilling a sense of giving in our students.

Finally, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Bear Den initiative started this year. Our school community has become even tighter as we formed 6 cross graded Bear Dens and competed in fun and exciting events for the Bear Den Championship Trophy. This program further strengthened our student/class of the week social skills program and has provided many exciting intramural games, Deal or No Deal, The Great Pedometer Step-Off and monthly Bear Den champions.

To our Grade 6 graduates who are leaving us, I wish you continued successes as your next chapter unfolds. I know that you will build on your many interests and accomplishments that have been fostered and developed here at Alexandra. Get actively involved at your next school and carry with you the Alexandra Bear Spirit as you set high expectations, work with new people and accept new challenges.

I am privileged to be your principal and proud to work alongside such wonderful partners in education.

Ms. R. Lockyer