Jim Cambridge
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Feb 01
Welcome International Students!
A big welcome to all the international students that arrived over the weekend to begin the 2nd semester at Belmont and EMCS. The grade 10 & 11 students join us from Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, China and Vietnam. Check out the Sooke Schools International Program to learn more about our international students as well as …
Jan 27
Kindergarten Registration Begins Monday!
Registration takes place from Monday, January 30th to Friday, February 3rd at your neighborhood school. For those interested in French Immersion Kindergarten, please register at: Ecole John Stubbs (for those in the Belmont Zone) Millstream Elementary (Belmont Zone) Ecole Poirier Elementary (Milne’s Landing Zone) Register for late French Immersion (Grade 6) at Ecole John Stubbs. …
Jan 27
Colwood- Be Bear Aware
Parents and students in and around Colwood are advised that there is a bear in the area. Mr. bear has been seen numerous times. The RCMP and Conservation officers are aware of the bear and are keeping a close watch. If you do see a bear, call the Conservation Officer 24 hour hotline: 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) …
Jan 26
Literacy Week in SD62
To celebrate Literacy Week in SD62, I went to Poirier Elementary to read to a class of great kids. I also got a sneak peak of the massive book exchange. Students brought in their old books and traded them. A great way to get some new reading into the home without spending any money! – …
Jan 26
Hans Helgesen Elementary CLOSED
Parents of students that attend Hans Helgesen are encouraged to keep their kids at home today due to a power outage at the school. At this time BC Hydro does not expect to have the power restored until 1 p.m. If power is restored prior to noon, classes may take place, but for now, please …
Jan 26
SPEAC Dinner Tonight
Reminder to all Presidents & past Presidents- dinner meeting tonight @ 6:30 in the School Board Office Board Room. – Jim Cambridge
Jan 24
Changes for September in SD62!
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release January 24, 2011 GROWTH & IMMERSION CREATE CHANGES IN SD62 COLWOOD – An increase in Kindergarten students and demand for French Immersion will change Millstream Elementary into a dual track school and introduce Grade 9 students into Belmont beginning September 2012. “Right now we are predicting six Kindergarten classes going …
Jan 20
Restitution Training for Parents
We would like to invite you to our Parent Evening event on Restitution. On February 2nd 7:00PM at Colwood Elementary School. Over the next three years all staff and students will be trained using Restitution techniques. See how it can work in your home. Learn the Language of Restitution This philosophical difference in relating to …
Jan 20
New French Immersion Kindergarten to be offered at Millstream Elementary Sept. 2012
A new French Immersion track will begin at Millstream Elementary School September 2012. The district has seen a massive explosion of interest in French Immersion over the last five years. Currently Ecole John Stubbs is the only school offering French Immersion classes in the Belmont Zone of the District. This year, John Stubbs had four …
Jan 17
Belmont Art Displayed at Spencer
In a unique collaboation, art students at Belmont Secondary painted giant murals to hang on the walls of their previous school, Spencer Middle School. Highlighting Spencer’s hockey and dance programs, the murals add colour and pride to the hallways. Here’s an article and the story in the January 17th edition of the Goldstream Gazette. (From …