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Event Details 
Divisions 4,5,6 to Frozen Field Trip 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM
School & Student
Arts Club
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Event Details
Grade 7 Bake Sale 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
School & Student
Proceeds to Strathcona camp trip
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Event Details
Divisions 10 & 11 to Casa Mia Field Trip 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
School & Student
Permission forms sent home
