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January 7, 2026

Support your child’s mental health

The following article is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Positive mental health allows us to enjoy our lives and can help children and youth weather the normal ups and downs of life. It plays a critical role in the healthy development of children and youth, supporting their ability to build healthy relationships and succeed in school. 

How can parents support positive mental health?

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January 5, 2026

Ms. Kenney's January 4 2026 Newsletter

Dear Swift Families,

Happy New Year! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday, we can’t wait to hear about all the memories that were made and are excited to see everyone tomorrow. 

January 5, 2026

Star Students for December 2025

Congratulations to our December Star Students! Their certificates are on the board and their celebration will be on February 3rd. 

Div 1 - Micah, Andres, Kris
Div 2 - Serenna, Emmett W, Brooklyn
Div 3 - Maneet, Maria, Wyatt
Div 4 - Everly, Grayson, Evelyn
Div 5 - Carson, Harper, Quinn
Div 6 - Anika, Keanu, Khadija
Div 7 - Mac, Oliver
Div 8 - Abby, Massimo, Beckett
Div 9 - Ryan, Alice
Div 10 - Ella, Jonathan, Ana
Div 11 - Lakai, Jack
Div 12 - Krisha, Knoxley
Div 13 - Atlas, Theo
Div 14 - Chloe, Quinn
Div 15 - Frankie, Goldie

December 18, 2025

Christmas Concert Program 2025

Everyone is welcome to attend the 2025 Swift Christmas concert! Seating is limited so please choose a performance to attend as we would like everyone to have a chance. Enter through the front doors. We would love all the children to attend both performances if possible. 

Please remember to support the Abbotsford Food Bank with a small donation of non-perishable food as you enter. Option to donate money will also be available. Thank you for your generosity!

December 15, 2025

Ms. Kenney's December 15 Newsletter

Dear Swift Families,

With the school closure on Friday, this is a little late! Lots of information for this week – read on!

As we enter the final days of school in 2025, we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing support. Over the break we wish you time together filled with love, laughter and many great memories.

From the whole Swift staff – Happy Holidays!

December Festive Fridays!

December 8, 2025

November Star Students!

Congratulations to our November Star Students! They will be having their Star Student Celebration in January!

Div 1 - Chloe, Brooklyn, Savannah
Div 2 - Elise, Brady, Everly, Eleanor
Div 3 - Charlie, Emery, Elyssa
Div 4 - Morgan, Emma, Richell
Div 5 - Aiden, Harroop, Noella, Azra
Div 6 - Jesse, Dallas, James
Div 7 - Ava, Remy, Viraj
Div 8 - Iver, Harrison, Violet
Div 9 - Lucas, Hazel
Div 10 - Joah, Blaine, Tyson
Div 11 - Emersyn, Isabella
Div 12 - Jayson, Micah, Sawyer
Div 13 - Jared, Raiden
Div 14 - Scotland, Riley
Div 15 - Wyatt, Chisom

December 3, 2025

Ms. Kenney's November 28 Newsletter

Dear Swift Families,

Here we are, December is just around the corner – a busy and exciting month with so many festive activities taking place, a huge thank you to all those making them all happen!

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December 1, 2025

Winter health

The following article is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Keep your child healthy during winter

As the chilly winter season approaches, there are things you can do to help keep your children healthy and well.  

Get ready for winter at home and in the community

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Break the Rules Day Raises Money for Canuck Place Abbotsford
November 21, 2025

Swift Students Break Rules for a Cause

Students at Dr. Thomas A. Swift Elementary demonstrated meaningful compassion and peer support during a school-wide, student-led “Break the Rules Day” fundraiser in support of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

Break the Rules Day Raises Money for Canuck Place Abbotsford