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Principal's Message

Welcome Back! 

What a wonderfully weird time to be in our world. As we look forward to being all back together again after a five month absence, the excitement is mixed with uncertainty. What I know for sure is that we are going to be kind, compassionate, and caring towards one another. 
I feel truly blessed to live here in the Yukon, specifically on White River Traditional Territory. I have also had the honour of spending  time on many traditional territories this summer. I have been enjoying a slower pace of life, with a clearer focus on what is important, our land being one of those things. Being out on the land and feeling connected to it is something I have always done.  COVID19 has provided me with an opportunity to take that connection to a deeper level. We planted a garden and now have home grown fresh vegetables (mostly kale), something that is so important especially here in Beaver Creek with the  grocery store 5 hours away (one direction!). I went on my first ever overnight canoe trip on the Yukon River, floating into Dawson City on Discovery Day weekend! I hiked in Kluane National Park for the first time and it was beyond breathtaking. Each of these activities brought me out of my comfort zone and strengthened my mindfulness practice, what an incredible gift!
My goal this year to carry that connection and mindfulness into the classroom. We have a wonderful opportunity to spend more time outside and be connected with nature since we cannot be too physically close to each other. 
Please take care of yourselves, each other and keep on washing those hands!

Stay well,
Heidi Warren

 
  | Yukon Education | YESNet  | Last modified: January 25, 2018
  • Home
  • Principal's Message
  • School Information
    • History
    • Staff
    • Monthly School Newsletters
    • Understanding the New Reporting System on Report Cards
    • Monthly Calendar
    • Yearly Calendar
    • Policies
    • Contact us
  • Photo Gallery
    • 2019-2020 School Year >
      • Fun around the School
      • Cross Country Skiing
      • Traditional Foods and Cooking Camp 2019
      • Nature Walk 2019
    • Photos pre-2019 >
      • 2018-2019 School Year >
        • Alaska Trip 2019
        • Whitehorse Trip 2019
      • 2015 School Year >
        • Artist Wendy Thompson’s December 2015 Visit
        • WRFN 2015 Xmas Dinner & Festivities
        • Sport Yukon Visit November 2015
        • Community Events - November 2015
        • Vanier SS November 2015 Visit
        • Snag Gallery - Fall 2015
        • French Monitor Visit
        • Year End BBQ & Awards 2014
      • 2014 School Year >
        • Tot Time 2014
        • Whitehorse Trip 2014
        • Sugar Shack 2014
        • Snag 2014
        • Muskrat Camp 2014
        • Bike Rodeo 2014
        • Music 2014
      • 2012 School Year >
        • 2011 School Year >
          • Muskrat Camp 2011
        • 2012 Muskrat Camp
      • 2006 School Year >
        • Calgary Trip
  • Student Projects
    • Archives >
      • Important Yukoners Dot Drawings
  • School Growth