Category: Blog Post

Mar 09

Sangster Closed Due to Power Outage

A transformer blow has shut down the power to Sangster Elementary. Parents are asked to come and pick up their kids if possible. As always, the school will remain open until all students have safely been picked up. Thank you so much for your cooperation. -Jim Cambridge

Mar 07

Reminder: Students in Class Tomorrow

After three days of job action, students and teachers will be back in classes tomorrow in SD62. Bus and school times are as usual. A huge thank you to parents for finding alternative care for your young ones during this time. We know it isn’t easy to find child care quickly. We’re proud to be …

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Mar 07

March 8 is Int’l Women’s Day

Celebrated for more than 100 years, International Women’s Day celebrates equality for women. We recognize the critical role that women continue to play in and out of classrooms, as mothers and other positions in our community. Check out the International Women’s Day 2012 website for events happening across the globe.

Feb 29

Turning Pink to Stop Bullying

While we don’t always wear pink, it is always pink shirt day in SD62. Bullying stops here and anyone can stop it. If you or someone you know is feeling bullied, tell someone and let them know how you’re feeling. If we all work together we can and will put an end to all types …

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Feb 22

Register Now for Football in SD62

Do you have kids in Grades 3-7? Register now for football in Victoria and play from the beginning of March to the end of June. All you need are socks and cleats and the rest of the gear is provided, making this an affordable option to get your kids active. All kids play in All …

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Feb 15

Ready, Set, Learn for 3 & 4 Year Olds

Bring your 3 & 4 year olds to the StrongStart room at Ruth King Elementary today from 1 – 3 p.m. for games and fun. Get information on how to make the transition into Kindergarten easy! Upcoming dates include Tuesday, February 21 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Millstream Elementary Thursday, February 23 from 1 …

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Feb 10

New School Consultation Begins

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release February 10, 2012 Consultation process begins for two new Secondary Schools Consultations and Workshops to Inform Community and Student Needs Langford, B.C. – Following the announcement by the B.C. Ministry of Education of support for two new secondary schools, the Board of Education of Sooke School District will be conducting …

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Feb 07

Events this Weekend in SD62

Friday, February 9th: Sooke Elementary– PAC sponsored dance Saseenos Elementary– 1:15 p.m. World Vision Africa Volunteer, Donna Cino talks to the students about working in schools and villages in Africa. An opportunity to raise awareness and funds as part of “heart” month. Pacific Secondary– 9:30 – 11 a.m. Career Fair Saturday, February 10th: Sangster Elementary– …

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Feb 07

Interested in Adult Classes?

The Westshore Storefront grand opening takes place tonight from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the library at Edward Milne Community School in Sooke. All registered students as well as anyone interested in learning more about adult learning in Sooke are welcome. The Storefront will be open on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 – 8:30 …

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Feb 07

No Second Term Report Cards to be Issued

Dear Parents/Guardians: The Ministry of Education has informed us that we will not be required to send home student progress reports (Report Cards) that are essentially blank. This comes as a result of the current teachers’ job action, where the Labour Relations Board has ruled that teachers need not complete or supply marks for progress …

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