Latest posts tagged with #SD62 on Bluesky
Thanks to the Sooke News Mirror for highlighting the partnership between the Sooke School District and the District of #Sooke. When municipalities and school districts work together, our communities—and especially students—benefit. Proud to serve on the SD62 Board.
#SD62 #WorkingForThePeople
Pro-D Days give teachers a chance to explore and catch up on new developments in education, says #SD62 Superintendent Paul Block. SD62 board heard last night that #teachers have a high rate of #burnout; medical leave requests are up. islandsocialtrends.ca/sd62-profess... @lisabeare.bsky.social
Big news for North #Langford! A new 2,000-seat high school—the largest on Vancouver Island—has been approved!🎉
Thanks to Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social & BC Gov for funding this game-changer for SD62.
#SD62 #bced #StudentSuccess
(Photo: Felipe Fittipaldi, Gov of B.C.)
480 new school seats opened this week in SD62.
360 opened last September.
Nearly 3,000 delivered since 2017.
We're building schools for the growing Sooke School District and we're not slowing down.
#Langford #Highlands #bced #sd62 #bcpoli
First day back for all grades in #SD62! 🎉
Welcome students & families to a new year of learning and growth.
Huge thanks to our dedicated staff — your impact is felt every day.
Let’s make it a great year! 📚🌟
#BackToSchool #StudentSuccess
The brand new SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary isn’t just opening doors for students, it’s opening them to a greener future.
With solar panels, mass timber and clean energy at its core, this is truly one of the cleanest, greenest schools in 🇨🇦
#Langford #bced #sd62
Today we welcomed Ministers @BowinnMa & @lisabeare to celebrate the opening of SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary in #Langford!
With 480 seats, this beautiful new school in #SD62 gives students the space they deserve. Grateful for this investment in our growing community.
#bced
Today #Infrastructure Minister @bowinnma.bsky.social & Education and Child Care Minister @lisabeare.bsky.social attended new 480-seat #SD62 elementary school opening in south #Langford hosted by Langford-Highlands MLA Ravi Parmar & SD62 chair Amanda Dowhy. islandsocialtrends.ca/infrastructu...
As we gear up for back to school, I want to thank all SD62 staff who worked hard this summer—from preparing schools to planning bus routes & hiring, and more. Your dedication ensures a strong start for our students & families. Grateful for all you do! 🙏🍎 #SD62 #BackToSchool
📅 The 2025–26 school calendar is available!
Check key dates for holidays, breaks, and more—great for early planning.
📌 View the calendar in the attachment.
#SchoolCalendar #BackToSchool #PlanAhead #2025SchoolYear #SD62
🎓💜 Congrats to the Royal Bay Class of 2025!
It was an honour to attend your grad ceremonies, what an inspiring day! You’ve worked hard, shown heart, and you’re ready for what’s next.
Proud to cheer you on — the future is yours! 🌟
#RoyalBayGrads2025 #StudentFirst #YouDidIt #ProudTrustee #SD62
🎓 You did it, #EMCS grads! Your hard work, passion, and resilience got you here — and it’s just the beginning. 💙
Keep rising, keep leading. We're cheering you on every step of the way. #EMCSGrad2025 #FutureLeaders #SD62 #EducationMatters #ProudTrustee
🎮✨ Cardboard + creativity + heart = the incredible Grade 4/5 Arcade at PEXSISEN!
Last night’s event was pure joy — students proudly showcased their handmade games, & their excitement was contagious.
Huge thanks to staff and PAC for bringing this vision to life.
#HandsOnLearning #ADST #Sd62
Had a great time at Royal Bay’s Culture Fest! 🌍
Students led performances, delicious food, and vibrant displays—so much pride & connection.
As a trustee, it’s a joy to witness students thrive in spaces where they feel seen & celebrated.
#RoyalBayCultureFest #SD62 #InclusionMatters #StudentVoices
Two things are named after 'Sangster' in the Westshore. Sangster Elementary School and 'Sangster's Lane' But who was, and why did James Sangster take his own life? #yyj #yyjhistory #victoriabc #historybc #pioneers #Colwood #westshore #SD62 #victoriahistory open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
🚨 SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary!
Last night, I brought forward a motion (now passed!) to support the creation of a PAC at our newest school 🎉
Huge thanks to the parent stepping up to lead 💪 Families are the heart of school communities. #SD62 #PACPower #ParentVoice
They’re the first smile kids see every morning — and it makes all the difference.
Huge shoutout to our amazing #SD62 bus drivers for starting every school day right and getting students to class safely.
#ThankYouBusDrivers #EveryRideMatters
Honoured to represent our community at the BCSTA AGM — casting votes that put students, staff & families first.
Congrats to the new Board! Ready to keep showing up & pushing for positive change.
#TrusteeInAction #BCEd #SD62 #StudentSuccess #Leadership
This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I want to say thank you to all our incredible educators. Your work shapes our future, and I deeply value everything you do.
#ThankATeacher #weareluckytohaveyou #SD62
Incredible pride for our students at the Concours d’Art Oratoire! 🇫🇷 They spoke powerfully—in a 2nd language—and one even placed 2nd provincially! Bravo! 👏 It was an honour to volunteer & witness. Huge thanks to parents & staff for lifting up these young leaders. 🌟 #SD62 #ProudTrustee #StudentVoices
Fundraising underway for a new #playground at Ruth King Elementary in #Langford for school & community use; #parents PAC not waiting for provincial funding. Apparently #SD62 may provide funding as leftover from installation of modular classrooms. islandsocialtrends.ca/play-day-for... | #bced
Honored to have joined the Partner Liaison Meeting and engaged with BCSTA, BCSSA, BCASBO, and the Ministry of Education and Childcare on key topics like Student Safety, Indigenous Education, Childcare, and much more.
#sd62 #leadership #collaboration #allforthestudents
Trustee Watson & Trustee Holmes delivered an insightful presentation at the Board Chairs Meeting, highlighting the progress of the Capital Working Group and the impactful report generated from their dedicated efforts.
#Leadership #Collaboration #bcsta #sd62
Have a read: bcsta.org/wp-content/u...
Happy Family Day! A day to cherish the bonds that make our families strong and create lasting memories together. Whether it's outdoors or cozy at home, let's celebrate the love, laughter, and support that make us who we are. #FamilyDayBC #LoveAndTogetherness #SD62
Pedestrian crossing thru local forest to/from #SD62 #schools encourages active transportation. Long-time project development celebrated today, hosted by #Sooke Mayor Maja Tait. Phase 2 now underway toward Fall 2025 completion. $1.3M in federal funding. islandsocialtrends.ca/pedestrian-c...
Open house about safety improvements on Hwy 14 (Sooke Rd) at Idlemore Rd near Saseenos Elementary has been postponed. Originally scheduled session (Jan 29) being shifted to a future date to allow for more consultations with #SD62 & stakeholders. #VancouverIsland islandsocialtrends.ca/open-house-r...
Design details for the improved intersection at #bcHwy14 & Idlemore Rd will be presented to the public on Wed Jan 29 at Saseenos Elementary #SD62, 4 to 7 pm. Parents & #Sooke community may wish to attend the Transportation & Transit info session. islandsocialtrends.ca/hwy-14-safet... | #roadsafety
Local #westshore #community shows up for #Environmental Expo that was organized by a local #SD62 high school student as her Careers 12 project. islandsocialtrends.ca/community-sh... | #youth
DYK... all #Kindergarten #registration in Jan 2025 in #SD62 (Langford, Colwood, Sooke) for Sept 2025 start is subject to lottery due to overload of student #population. Nature K registration requires #parent info session (Jan 9 & 11). islandsocialtrends.ca/sd62-kinderg... | #bced #K12 #parents
In 2025, Sooke School District #SD62 starts the year with a new board chair & vice-chair as the #westshore region school district turns more attention to #academics while balancing concerns about student #population growth & grad rates. islandsocialtrends.ca/sd62-launche... | #bced #K12
