The past month at Savory Elementary has been filled with energy, leadership, and wonderful moments of connection. It has been a joy to see our school community so engaged and enthusiastic. The upcoming month is very much looked forward too as well, as the days grow longer and we inch towards Spring and the new opportunities it brings.

Basketball season is off to a fantastic start! Both our girls’ and boys’ teams played their first games with great effort and sportsmanship, and intramural basketball has been going really well, giving many students the chance to play, practice skills, and have fun together.

Our Grade 5 students have truly stepped into leadership roles. They have been busy planning spirit days, helping serve lunches, and are preparing to begin leading our daily territorial acknowledgement. They have also been involved in meaningful literacy connections, visiting Spencer Middle School for Literacy Week and welcoming one of their classes to Savory to read alongside our students. These experiences have been enriching for everyone involved.

We also extend our hands in gratitude to Ren Louie and Grandma Clifton for spending time with our students, sharing Indigenous studies and drumming with our school. Their presence and teachings are deeply appreciated and meaningful to our learning community.

Looking ahead, there are many exciting events on the horizon. Our PAC has been working hard to organize some wonderful activities, including the Family Game Night on February 19, and we are grateful for their ongoing support and dedication to our school. We were also joined by BC Transit for the Bus Ready Program. Each class had the opportunity to explore a bus and learn about how the transit system works in our area.

Thank you, as always, for being such a supportive and engaged school community.

It’s a great time to be at Savory!

Warm regards,

Ceilidh Deichmann

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

• Thank you to all parents for following posted signage for reserved parking at all times, including accessible parking and bus zones.

• If your child arrives late, please bring them to the office. Please do not take students directly to classrooms.

• 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

• Friday, December 12
• Thursday, December 18