Have your say about what the Westshore and Sooke need in the future! You are invited to an evening to hear from experts on growth and planning…. on what the horizon looks like in five, ten and fifteen years. There will be an opportunity to discuss your thoughts and contribute to ideas on how to …
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Apr 28
Board passes 2011-12 Budget
At Tuesday evening’s Board of Education meeting trustees passed next year’s budget. Highlights of this budget include the provision for an additional $1.7 million increase to school based staffing (teachers and support staff), additional funds for technology, staff development and supplies. The Sooke District #62 budget will top $80 for the first time, making the …
Apr 28
Sooke Students to Travel to China this Summer
Congratulations to the following students from the Sooke School District have been selected to attend the Beijing Youth Camp this summer: Eimi (Belmont, Grade 10) Andrew (John Stubbs, Grade 9) Bridget (John Stubbs, Grade 9) Hope (John Stubbs, Grade 9) Also travelling with the group will be teacher-librarian Lynda Stewart, from John Stubbs. They will …
Apr 28
PACE Musical “Glee Club” a big hit!
I had the priviledge of watching the PACE production “Glee Club” last weekend. What a treat! It is so gratifying to see children, youth and adults working together in such a joyful manner. It is evident from student effort that the love and joy for music and dance will remain with them forever. Special thanks …
Mar 29
Westshore Art Centre Survey
The West Shore is at an important crossroads in its development. The community has been calling for a high school facilities and cultural amenities for over a decade. The Sooke School District, WestShore Chamber of Commerce and the City of Colwood have brought together a collaborative alliance which includes the City of Langford, District of …
Mar 18
New Modulars start arriving!
The first modular classrooms have begun to arrive. Sooke Elementary received the first modular classroom to arrive on Vancouver Island. Details of these innovative classrooms can be found at Creating Learning Spaces for Full Day Kindergarten – Ministry of Education. Further installations will occur in the coming months at Ecole Poirier, Wishart, Willway, Hans Helgesen, …