While we already knew we had great parents in SD62, it was relevant this morning when we arrived to see so many parents camped out for Nature Kindergarten registration. With only 20 spots up for grabs- 10 for boys and 10 for girls- parents clearly showed how important Nature Kindergarten was to them. We had …
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Feb 06
Parents Camp for Nature Kindergarten
Parents spent the night outside the SD62 board office for the chance at landing their child into one of 22 places available in the first ever Nature Kindergarten program on Vancouver Island. “We knew there was a lot of interest in the Nature Kindergarten program, but it’s still surprising to see parents line up more …
Feb 02
Local Student Band Needs Your Vote!
With the exception of one, all the members of Langford’s Fir Cone attend Belmont. They’re a great sounding group and need our votes! To vote, go to: bandcontest.youthink.ca. Here’s a link to an article about Fir Cone in the Goldstream Gazette.
Feb 02
Karaoke Fundraiser @ Journey Middle School
Journey Middle School is hosting an evening of Karaoke tomorrow night from 8 – 10:30 p.m. at the Sooke Legion – 6726 Eustace Road. Money raised goes to the Journey Middle School band program as well as to the Sooke Legion. This event is only open to adults. Songs and 50/50 tickets are only $2 …
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