“You must retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties. AND at the same time, you must confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.”
– James Stockdale

As we prepared for our February 16 re-opening following the provincial school shutdown, I couldn't help but feel a profound sense of déjà vu. Many of my emotions were identical to how I felt last September. I was excited to welcome the students and staff back on campus. I was confident in the steps we had taken to ensure our community's safety. And I was proud of our collective determination to get us to that point. What feels different this time is an acceptance that so much of our current reality is beyond our control. It’s our ability to face this uncertainty that allows us to be resilient.