School Open Tomorrow

A reminder that we do have school tomorrow even though it is Easter Monday! This week is an exciting one as our Grade 6s head to Camp Chief Hector for the 3 days and nights of Outdoor School!

Grade 2/3/5 Celebration of Learning Schedule Change

Our upcoming celebration of learning for grades 2/3/5 students has been changed due to a scheduling conflict. Our daytime performance will now happen on Wednesday April 15 at 1:15, and our evening performance will remain on Thursday, April 16 at 6pm.

Book Review |Chapter 3 Summary – The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Chapter 3 of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt focuses on the decline of what he calls “play-based childhood” and its replacement with a more restricted, adult-managed upbringing.

Haidt argues that, beginning in the late 20th century, children were given less freedom to engage in unstructured, unsupervised play, especially outdoors with peers. Rising parental fears (around safety, crime, and liability), combined with cultural shifts toward intensive parenting, led to kids spending more time in organized activities or under direct adult supervision.

This loss of independent play matters because free play is how children naturally develop critical life skills: risk assessment, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and resilience. Without it, Haidt suggests, kids may become more anxious, less confident, and less capable of handling everyday challenges.

The chapter sets up a key idea in the book: that overprotection in the real world (less independence) is happening at the same time as under-protection in the digital world (more exposure online). This imbalance, he argues, is a major contributor to rising anxiety and mental health issues in younger generations.

In short: Chapter 3 argues that kids today are safer but less independent—and that the decline of free play has weakened their ability to cope, making them more vulnerable to anxiety.

Jump Rope for Heart

This month we kick off Jump Rope for Heart! Our school has registered @HeartandStroke's #JumpRopeForHeart!

This event teaches our students the importance of giving back and encourages them to learn the EASY healthy habits, so they understand the importance of staying active, eating well and taking care of their heart and brain health.

The funds our school raises will help support important heart and brain research funded by Heart & Stroke. Let's work together as a school community and show how generous we can be!

Our Event Date is scheduled for April 23, 2026.

Please visit our school fundraising page. Register online today using this link.

Speech Language Pathology at Home Strategies Session

I wanted to share information about an upcoming two-part workshop series being offered by several CBE SLPs . They will take place on April 20th and May 4^th (4-5pm).

The sessions will focus on strategies parents can use at home during shared book reading to support their children’s development across multiple areas, including vocabulary, grammar, and sound awareness.

Please click the link for registration details: Language and Reading Tying It Together Invite 2026

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Fun Lunch | Subway

Our next Fun Lunch will be Subway on April 30^th. The ordering deadline is April 25^th. Orders can be placed at HealthyHunger.ca. Thanks to generous donations from BHS families, we were able to provide 6 lucky students with a free fun lunch from Coco Brooks last month! Thank you to all who contributed to this cause! If your child is absent on Fun Lunch day, their lunch will be kept in the office until 3:00 p.m. for pick-up. After that time, it will be discarded to meet health and safety guidelines and due to limited storage space.

Popcorn Sales | Delivered Every Thursday

Parent Association sells popcorn for students, which will be distributed each Thursday. All proceeds will support BHS families in need during the Winter Break/Christmas season. Popcorn orders will be made through HealthyHunger.ca. The ordering deadline for each week is Saturday.

FlipGive Fundraiser

Support Beddington Heights School all year long through FlipGive — an easy, free way to raise money just by shopping for things you already buy!

Our school earns cash back whenever families shop for groceries, gas, dining out, or online purchases from hundreds of popular retailers.

Join our team here: Beddington Heights FlipGive

Every purchase helps support our school families.

Dates of Significance

Easter Monday – April 6, 2026

Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed in many countries as a continuation of Christian celebrations of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. It is often marked by family gatherings, outdoor activities, and reflection, and is a statutory holiday in several regions worldwide.

World Health Day – April 7, 2026World Health Day, led by the World Health Organization, raises awareness about global health issues each year. It highlights a specific theme to promote well-being, encourage healthy living, and inspire action from governments, communities, and individuals around the world.

Birth of Buddha (Vesak) – April 8, 2026

The Birth of Buddha, also known as Vesak, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama. Celebrated by Buddhists worldwide, it is a time for reflection, acts of kindness, temple visits, and honoring teachings of compassion and peace.