Sooke School District

09/11/2026

A huge thank you to our amazing parent group from Dunsmuir, who came out and barbecued for 1,000 hungry students and staff!

If you’re new to your school community, consider volunteering with your school PAC if you’re able. It’s a great way to meet other parents, get to know your school, and feel more connected to the community. Plus, you get to help create awesome events and experiences for students and staff!

Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who give their time and energy to make our school communities even better!

09/11/2026

Children and youth are growing up in a digital world that is changing incredibly quickly. Social media, smartphones, group chats, gaming, location sharing and AI can expose young people to situations they may not know how to handle.

We strongly encourage parents, caregivers and grandparents to attend Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities with their youth aged 10+ hosted by Safer Schools Together.

This 60-minute session is designed to help families start important conversations about making safe, respectful and informed choices online.

Families will learn about:
• Healthy digital media habits, oversharing and digital addiction
• The permanence of online posts and activity
• How a young person’s “digital tattoo” can affect how they are perceived by sports teams, colleges and future employers
• Caring for and supporting peers online and offline
• Geo-location settings and risks associated with social media and cellphone use
• Cyberbullying and its social and legal consequences
• Sexting, sextortion, and the possession or distribution of intimate images
• How and where youth can report concerns and get help
• An anonymous student reporting tool that can help keep young people safe online and offline

You don’t need to be a technology expert to help keep your child safe online. You just need to be part of the conversation.

We hope families will take advantage of this opportunity and attend together. The digital world is part of our children’s everyday lives and understanding it together is one of the most important ways we can support them.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 6:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Online
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Recommended for Parents/Caregivers/Grandparents and youth aged 10 and up as a way to facilitate the conversation of safe and caring use of technology at home and in the community. (60 minute session)

09/11/2026

If you still have an individual school app on your phone, please delete it from your device.

Individual school apps are no longer in use and are not being updated with current events or information.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information:
✅ Check your school’s website
✅ Download and use the District app

You can easily download the District app by visiting any of our school websites. Simply scroll to the bottom of the page, where you’ll find links in the footer to download the app from the App Store or Google Play.

Thank you for helping us stay connected.

09/10/2026

Interested in exploring a career in technology? Whether you’re passionate about computers, AI, cybersecurity, online gaming, system administration, or simply curious about where technology could take you, this event is for you!

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring 4–6 industry professionals who will share their experiences working in technology and computer science-related careers. Panelists will talk about what they do, how they got started, the pathways they took, and how you can build your own career in the field.

Please share with any secondary students you believe may be interested. RSVP is required.

Link to registration: https://www.royalroads.ca/events/careers-technology-panel-discussion-networking-event?tab=event-content-container

09/10/2026

📱 Have you downloaded our new District app yet?

We know some of you were quick to embrace the new technology and have already downloaded the app — thank you!

Instructions on how to download and set up the app are now available on our website. We’re asking families to take a few minutes to:

📲 Download the new District app
🏫 Follow your child/ren’s school(s)
🔔 Allow notifications so you don’t miss important updates

If you previously downloaded an individual school app, please delete it, as those apps are no longer in use. If you're having password issues, please make sure you download the app directly from your child’s school website, located at the bottom right under the footer. The new app does not require a password.

We’re excited about our new websites and app and all the possibilities they offer! As we get started, we appreciate your patience with school and District staff as we continue learning these new platforms and how to make the most of them.

Thanks for getting connected!

09/09/2026

Stay informed. Get involved. Join us at an upcoming meeting!

You can also join online by visiting our calendar and selecting the meeting you wish to attend. This will take you to the meeting page, where a link to join will be available. If the link is not yet posted, please check back closer to the meeting date: https://www.sd62.bc.ca/our-district/calendar

A quick introduction:

Education-Policy develops and reviews district policies and considers programs and educational offerings across the school district.

Resources focuses on the services and infrastructure that support the district, including finance, information management and technology, human resources, facilities and transportation.

Public Board Meeting is where the Board of Education comes together to receive updates, consider recommendations and make decisions about the school district.

09/09/2026

Food Safe Certification, Paint Nights, First Aid ...
EMCS Society Programs puts on many different events throughout the year—there’s something for everyone! Check out their fall events so far!

Our 2026 fall schedule so far! More dates and events to come—stay tuned!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1402164145188611 Sat Oct 3rd

https://www.facebook.com/events/2598869517208079 Tues Oct 13th

https://www.facebook.com/events/1625260062717080 Wed Oct 14th

https://www.facebook.com/events/1098983216039792 Sat Oct 17th & Sun Oct 18th
https://www.facebook.com/events/1570034624859489 Sat Dec 12th

09/08/2026

Belmont Leadership students were out welcoming Grade 9s today.

Starting secondary can feel a little overwhelming, and it always helps to walk through the doors and see some friendly faces ready to welcome you!

A big thank you to the Leadership students for stepping up and setting a great example.

09/08/2026

Back to school means more children walking, biking and taking the bus. Slow down, stay alert and watch for kids on roads, at intersections and around schools.

Remember that a 30 km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 am to 5 pm on school days, and in playground zones from dawn to dusk every day. When school bus lights are flashing, vehicles approaching from both directions must stop. And drivers must keep a safe distance of at least 1 m when passing cyclists and other vulnerable road users.

09/08/2026

As students head back to classrooms tomorrow, let’s all take a few extra moments to help make the trip to and from school safe for everyone.

🚘 Drivers: Slow down and watch carefully for children walking, cycling and crossing near schools and playgrounds.
🚲 Cyclers: Be predictable, follow the rules of the road and make sure your bike and helmet are ready for the school year.
🚸 Everyone: Give yourself a little extra time in the morning. Expect more people walking, cycling and driving near schools as routines return.
🚶 Parents and caregivers: If your child is walking or cycling to school, take a few minutes to review their route and point out safe places to cross.

A few extra minutes of patience can make a big difference. Welcome back, Colwood students! 🍎📚

Notice something unsafe along your route? 🚧 Please let us know so it can be addressed by putting in an action request: Colwood.ca/action-request