Happy Holidays 2020

Happy Holidays

+ A Happy New Year

The Year 2020, for all of its promise, will be remembered as the year in which the entire world, on top of all its existing challenges, was threatened by a new health emergency: the COVID-19 pandemic.  The dramatic loss of millions of lives and the long-term impacts on many of those infected will be a worldwide setback felt for generations to come.  Not only this – the interruption of learning by countless students and the loss of livelihoods by vast portions of the global workforce has been significant.

At the same time, the world has come together to try to adapt and overcome this crisis.  We share a deep appreciation for frontline health care workers saving lives, scientific researchers racing to develop vaccines and treatments, and for all the public services and businesses providing essential services in our communities throughout this difficult time, often at their own risk.  We are grateful to parents, students, and educators around the world for renewing their belief in the importance of learning and social development of young people through schools.

Here at Bodwell, we have been exceptionally fortunate.  Safely running a vibrant and engaging school and boarding program this year for many students from around the world has happened thanks to the hard work and resilience of our entire Bodwell team, from program staff to support staff; our brave and cooperative students; and you, our caring and trusting parents.  Without everyone’s courage, adaptability, and determination, we would not have been able to achieve such a successful result this year.

From our “bubble” to yours, we wish everyone a safe, peaceful, and healthy year-end, and a hopeful and restorative new year ahead.

With Care,

Stephen Goobie

Stephen Goobie

Principal

Saturday Alternate Programming

Key Points

As you know, our Saturday Enrichment Program is on pause until Spring 2020 as an extra precaution against the spread of COVID-19.

  • Sports & Physical Health with Mr. Tom Walker
    • Open Gym (Volleyball + Basketball) and Pool Open
  • IELTS Support with Mr. Happy Gosal
    • Students taking the in-house IELTS in Dec or Jan are strongly encouraged to join these prep sessions before their test.
  • Outdoor Recreation with Mr. James Roche
    • Off-campus hikes for small groups to local wilderness sites.