Before we begin, I'd like to remind you that the school is open this year for you to visit or volunteer in your child's classroom. Contact your child's teacher to find a good time for your visit or if you want to volunteer, just make sure your CRC is complete and, again, contact your child's teacher to see how you can help. It's that easy. Make sure to mask up when you enter the building. :)

Our annual Terry Fox Run is next week on Wednesday, Sep 29, in the morning. Here's hoping for more good weather!

As you are aware, our federal government passed legislation in June to make Sept 30 a statutory holiday to honour survivors, families and communities, and to ensure the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of reconciliation. Accordingly, there is no school on Sept 30 for staff and students. Please wear orange and find meaningful ways to observe this day. The link below provides an opportunity for you and your family to learn more.

PS. The above "Every Child Matters" art design was created by local Comox Valley indigenous artist, Andy Everson.

After the holiday, it's Orange Shirt Day at the school on Friday, Oct 1. With your orange shirt, regular uniform bottoms must be worn. 

Grade 8 and 9 students have a Missions Retreat on Friday, Oct 1, at Selah Campground. Students must be dropped off at Selah at 9:00 am and picked up at the same location at 3:30 pm. It will be a great opportunity for community building as well as a missions focus day.

It's School Club Sign-up day on Friday, Oct 1, during lunch recess! We have a variety of school clubs available for our students and, hopefully, they'll find a few that they want to be a part of. Some of the clubs offered will be Spool Knitting (Elem), Reading and crafts (Elem), Gardening (Gr. K-12), Guitar (Gr. 7-12), Board Games (Gr. 7-12), Social Media (Gr. 10-12), Math (Gr. 5-8), Handbells (Gr. 7-12), plus more! 

It's sure going to be a fun year in clubs!

This year, Mr McKague and Mr Collin join forces to coach the Grades 7-9 boys volleyball team. Woot. Practices are on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:15 pm. If you have a son who wants to join, he can just show up at practice. 

Let the games begin!

Enjoy PAC’s Take and Bake Pizza Event!

(Gluten-free and Vegetarian alternatives available.)

Ordering starts immediately and closes on September 29th. Pizza pick-up is on Thursday, October 7th between 2:30-3:30 pm in the undercover area.

Look out for a PAC fundraiser form coming home today in your child's backpack. The Thrifty's Smile Card fundraiser is back and each purchase benefits our school. Sound good? You bet! If you want a card, please fill out the form and return to the school office by Friday, October 29. Thanks!

Some events coming up are the Connect Night on Oct 5, Photo Retakes (& Kinder photos) on Oct 7, and a Pro-D Day on Oct 8.

For these and more events happening next month and throughout the year, check out our website calendar! It's completely updated with all the events and activities we know about so far. Visit it often or subscribe so you get the most current information. Click the link below!