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Warm Winter Wishes
<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Warm Winter Wishes from the Welcome Centre</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As the Winter Break approaches, the Welcome Centre team would like to extend our warmest wishes to all students, families, and staff across our school district.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This time of year is celebrated in many different ways, and we honour the diversity of traditions, cultures, and celebrations within our community. We hope the winter holidays bring you moments of rest, reflection, and joy, as well as meaningful time with family, friends, and loved ones.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we look ahead to the New Year, we thank you for being part of our school community and for the connections we continue to build together. We wish you a peaceful Winter Break and a New Year filled with health, happiness, and new opportunities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Warm regards,</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Welcome Centre Team</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dec60b44-f099-48b3-8177-e7e74e5ee7ce" alt="Copy of Cream and White Watercolor Merry Christmas Greeting Card" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
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