May 11
Success for SD62!
SD62 is both humbled and so proud of the FOUR awards we received at the Success By 6 Early Years Awards 2013. It’s fantastic to know that it’s people at all levels within our district that really helped SD62 win these awards. Congratulations team!
We were recognized for our:
- StrongStart Program (sharing with SD61 & 63- Favourite Child/Family-Friendly Community Program
- Teachers & Principals – Individuals who make children feel most respected and welcome
- Journeys of the Heart (Hulitan Family & Community Services Society)– Favourite Aboriginal Preschool Program
- Belmont Preschool – Favourite Preschool Program
Beautiful painting awarded for our StongStart program. Category: Favourite Community Program for Children & Families
May 10
Belmont Girls Take Ryan Cup!
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Belmont Girls Senior Soccer are the champions! The team took on the Lambrick Park Lions yesterday at UVic.
Read the fantastic recap by Mario Annicchiarico of the Times Colonist.
Congratulations Bulldogs!
BelmontÍs Maddy Yesaki and Lambrick ParkÍs Abby Isbister battle for the ball during the Ryan Cup final Thursday at UVic. Photograph by: BRUCE STOTESBURY, Times Colonist
May 10
Provincial Speech Comp. Francais!
Mme. Gibson and grade 8 French immersion student Kealy are all smiles at the competition.
SD62 had a great showing at the Provincial French speech competition (concours d’art oratoire) at SFU in Surrey last weekend. SD62 sent 6 competitors from École John Stubbs and École Journey.
The annual concours is for French immersion and core French students in grades 6-12. Top students in each category go on to the national competition in Ottawa where high school students compete for scholarships and other fabulous prizes.
Bravo aux participants de la commission 62!
May 09
McHappy Day in Sooke
Congrats to Sooke Principals & Vice Principals for helping out the Sooke McDonald’s yesterday for McHappy Day.
They sure look happy!
Left to Right- Tess Vally, VP Johm Muir; Kerry Arnot, P. Sooke Elem.; Stephanie Hedley-Smith, P. John Muir; Laurie Szadowski, P. Poirier; Ann Baty, P. Saseenos; Kendra Laidlaw, Acting VP Poirier.
May 09
Public Meeting: 2013/2014 Financial Plan
Everyone is invited to come and learn about SD62’s Financial Plan for the 2013/2014 school year.
Secretary Treasurer Harold Cull will go through the planning process, annual operating budget, highlight the key indicators and answer any questions or inquiries people might have. This is a great chance to come and see how the funding in a medium-sized school district is dispersed.
Join us from 7:30 – 9 p.m. on Monday, May 13th in the Boardroom of the SD62 Board Office.
May 03
Emergency Preparedness Week! May 5 – 11
If you’re faced with an emergency, how prepared are you to deal with it? Do you have an emergency kit in your house and car? Do you know who to call? Protect yourself and your family by being prepared.
Learn tips and skills quickly online at Emergency Info BC, or have fun and learn at some of the activities happening around the West Shore…like the one below!
6th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair & Display
This FREE event will feature a showcase of emergency responders and supporting organizations and of course lot’s of fun for kids!
Theme: Safety, and the 4 pillars of emergency management: preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Date: Sunday, May 5th Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: JDF Sr. Centre, 1767 Island Hwy.
For more info on this event, call (250) 886-8188, or email emergencyprogram@viewroyal.ca
May 02
Eating to Support EMCS Culinary Students
Enjoy a 3- course culinary extravaganza prepared By EMCS’ Culinary Arts students! With guidance from the chefs of Sooke Harbour House, this meal is not one you want to miss. I’m getting hungry just blogging about it!
When: Thursday, May 9
Where: Garden Room, Sooke Harbour House
Doors at 5:30 p.m. & dinner at 6 p.m.
Tickets for this tasty fundraiser cost $50 per person.
Pick up tickets at EMCS Main Office (Monday-Friday) 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (250) 642-5211 ext. 1142
Limited number of tickets available, so RESERVE NOW!!!!