Dear
Parents/Guardians:
Upon
my arrival at Bayview P.S. in September 2017, I was met with a sense of
community and family. Staff, students and parents create an inclusive, safe
environment where students can reach their full potential in a French language
environment. Students are encouraged to take risks and persevere in order to
build on their knowledge and continue to challenge themselves.
I have spent my entire career in French
Immersion schools, working alongside dedicated teachers who share the love of
learning. From my early beginnings as a primary teacher at Castor Valley E.S.,
to my years in administration at Rideau Valley M.S., Kars Public School, Kars
on the Rideau and Barrhaven P.S., I continued to be in awe at the level of care
and dedication within our schools and our board.
I
must admit that I am grateful to my parents who instilled in us a sense of
family and pride of our French Canadian culture. I must admit that my children,
Mychele and Nicolas, who are now grown, continue to realize the benefits of
speaking both official languages.
I
would like to thank Vivian Bright, previous Principal, for her dedication and
hard work and we wish her the best with her moves to Europe. Safe travels
Vivian.
I
look forward to meeting all of you and please feel free to contact me at any
time if you have any comments or questions. (denise.gagnon-lebrun@ocdsb.ca). I would encourage you to follow us on
Facebook and to ensure that we have your email address as most of our
communications are done via email.
Wishing
you all a fabulous year.
Sincerely,
Denise Gagnon-Lebrun
Principal