Last week, EMCS teacher Patrick Gale & Matthew Kemshaw from Flourish! pressed local apples into cider, and discussed with students how food and people share origin stories. Even the common apple has a 100 year story to tell, linking us to our past. 🍎 #FoodConnects Sooke School District

Check out our webinar recordings which focus on topics such understanding the basics of ADHD, ADHD treatment options, and how to help children and youth with ADHD self-regulate and explore practical sensory and motor tools for everyday life.

Watch now!
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Keep an eye out for Indigenerds, a graphic novel featuring a collection of stories which is set to publish next year.

Jordanna George, a former student from T'Sou-ke Nation in B.C. is has a story called Roll Your Own Way.
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Raising the poppy flag at City of Colwood City Hall with the Legion and Sooke School District Wishart Elementary #LestWeForget

So many of our students look forward to Halloween and it's one of their favourite days of the year!

Please follow our guidelines along with any communications from your child's school for any specific info.

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Last but certainly not least, congratulations to Superintendent Scott Stinson who was recognized in the District Leadership category the Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education last night.

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Congratulations to Jolene Parsons who was an Education Assistant at David Cameron last school year. Jolene was recognized in the Outstanding Support - Teaching Assistant category for the Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education.
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Congratulations to our very own Vanessa White, District Principal of Safe and Healthy Schools. Vanessa was recognized for her exceptional contributions in the Community Engagement category for the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education last night.
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Congrats to the recipients of the 2023 Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education, including @bcpvpa members Vanessa White Sooke School District Dustin Hyde SD67 Indigenous Ed Roberta Edzerza Indigenous Ed SD52, & to all the exceptional nominees! www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ed…

With October being ADHD Awareness month, we thought we would re-share this helpful podcast episode on ADHD Basics for Families.

Listen here!
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Happening today!
Join us for the Leadership Event
October 26th, 2023 - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
104-731 Station Avenue
Hulitan Family & Community Services

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A Surrey French immersion teacher and a volunteer in the Sooke School District are this year’s recipients of Bouquet de merci awards from Canadian Parents for French, BC & Yukon branch.

Congratulations to Christine Carriou and Melissa Da Silva! 🥳💐

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Happening today!! Work with children, youth, and families in the Sooke/Westshore area? Join us!
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We invite you to join us tonight for the Public Board Meeting via MS Teams LIVE starting at 7 p.m.
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Please find the attached link to access agenda and materials for the meeting: sd62.bc.ca/board-educatio…

If you are purchasing in-store at Coles Westshore or Indigo at Mayfair, you can donate to help purchase new books for Spencer Middle School during checkout or donate directly online until October 31: …oloveofreadingfoundation.givecloud.co/fundraisers/sp…

Thank you in advance for your support.