As we begin the 2017-2018 school year, I would like to introduce myself to you and welcome you, or welcome you back, to the Northridge community. For those of you new to Northridge, we will have much in common as this is my first year at Northridge too. I am honoured and excited to be a part of this community as your principal and to inherit this role from my dear friend and mentor Lynda Whittam. I am also very fortunate to work alongside my partner, our Vice Principal, Katie Simmonds. Katie has been a teacher and administrator at Northridge for three years now. We are excited to work together to continue to support this vibrant learning environment.