A warm welcome to September and to the 2023-2024 school year. I am pleased to welcome every one of our more than 4700 students and each family whose child or children have embarked on what may be a first or a next chapter of their educational journey within School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).
What a week?! Talent shows, band performances AND Jump Rope for Heart. There are some big thank yous to people who made these events possible. Although the whole staff work together to put on these special opportunities for students, we do have a few people to mention:
Well I think we are in the calm before the end of year storm. Next week looks quiet, but we are heading into a very busy time: talent shows, fun nights, track and field, fun day… and lots of end of year field trips!
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Peoples (MMIWG2S). It is also known as Red Dress Day. May 1 to 7 is the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mental Health Week. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month across North America. This report includes articles related to each of these events.
Wow! We have instant summer. Students and families should remember to dress for the sun, as classes will be outside more at this time of year enjoying our beautiful community.
