Principal’s Message
As we approach the winter break, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the many wonderful activities and events that have taken place at our school this fall. Thank you to our students, staff, families, and volunteers for making our school community such a vibrant and caring place!
We wish all our families a safe, restful, and joyful winter break. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community—we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!
Some recent highlights:
Our Winter Assembly was a joyful celebration filled with singing and dancing that students absolutely loved. A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Kolb for organizing such a memorable event and bringing our school community together.
We will be hosting a Spring Concert where we will invite families to join us. Our Winter Concert was an opportunity for us to practice our presentation and audience skills.
Our Grade 4 and 5 students had a fantastic time participating in the Handball Jamboree. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm, teamwork, and sportsmanship on display!
The Kindergarten classes have been having a blast exploring and learning in the forest playground. A big thank you to our PAC for purchasing a new storage shed to keep Kindergarten outdoor gear organized and accessible—this support is truly appreciated!
The Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success! Thank you to Ms. Holmes for organizing the event and to all the parent volunteers who generously gave their time to support literacy in our school.
Safety Routines and Reminders
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Thank you to all parents for following posted signage for reserved parking at all times, including accessible parking and bus zones.
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If your child arrives late, please bring them to the office. Please do not take students directly to classrooms.
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District Policy (SD62) states that animals are not permitted on school grounds between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30p.m. With many families present during drop-off and pick-up, we kindly ask that dogs remain off school property during these hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
·E Scooters https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/electric-kick-scooter-rules#requirements
·E Bikes https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/cycling-regulations-restrictions-rules/e-bikes
Keep Our School Healthy
We ask that parents and guardians ensure their children are feeling well before coming to school. Students who are experiencing symptoms that limit their ability to participate fully in school activities should remain at home to help prevent the spread of communicable illnesses.
Nature Kindergarten 2026: Mandatory Parent Information Sessions this week
Families who are interested in registering their child(ren) for Nature Kindergarten are asked to attend one of the following parent information sessions:
Thursday, January 8th from 6 to 7 pm at Saseenos Elementary
Saturday, January 10th from 10:30 to 11:30 am at Sangster Elementary
You must attend a session to receive the Nature Kindergarten registration form. For more information, please visit Kindergarten Registration Information for Children Born in 2021 | Sooke School District
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Friday, December 12
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Thursday, December 18
Tomorrow’s market features a wide selection of bath and hygiene products, generously provided by our amazing staff member Nancy Paton in partnership with Soap for Hope. Thank you, Nancy!
Donation: Dried goods (pasta, rice, lentils)
Donation: Warm socks or gloves
Donation: Toothpaste
Donation: Canned goods
Donation: Hot or cold cereal
Family Food MarketFlourish is excited to be hosting two free food markets for families this winter break. Flourish will be at EMCS on Monday DECEMBER 29, and Spencer Middle School on Tuesday DECEMBER 30th. This will be open to all, no questions asked, and usually there is quite an abundance of food in the warehouse in the week after the holidays so we are hoping to have lots of great stuff!