Sooke School District

As we look ahead to September, there’s lots to be excited about across our District. Families are invited to read the latest update from the Board of Education and learn more about what’s happening across our schools, what’s ahead this fall, and the people who make it all possible.

https://www.sd62.bc.ca/news-events/news/looking-ahead-new-school-year-update-board-education

Interested in learning more about serving as a school trustee?

With the upcoming local election, we invite anyone interested in learning more about the role of a school trustee to attend an information session on Monday, August 31 at the Board Office (3143 Jacklin Road).

The session will provide an overview of the role, responsibilities and expectations of trustees and offer an opportunity to learn more about what serving as a school trustee involves.

Monday, August 31
Board Office — 3143 Jacklin Road
6-7 PM

More information: https://www.sd62.bc.ca/board-education/trustee-elections

Not quite ‘go’ yet… Take in the last couple of weeks of summer!

Also, give EMCS Society Programs a follow. They offer fantastic programming and events throughout the year for children, youth, and adults in Sooke.

Ready, set ...
https://www.sd62.bc.ca/our-district/calendar

Considering becoming a Trustee?

Attend our final information session on Monday, August 31 at the Board Office. It will cover important information about the roles and responsibilities, time commitments, governance and more!

♻️Our next Bottle Drive is this Saturday! Bring those empty drink containers you have been collecting and support our school!

Please share with your family, friends, neighbours. Every bag makes a huge difference. All money raised goes to directly help enhance student learning experiences at Sangster. Thank you for your support!

If you can spare a half hour to help empty bags (no counting), please sign up to volunteer. Many hands make light work. Kids welcome to help as well!

The StrongerBC future skills grant can help you build skills for good jobs in growing industries. It supports B.C.’s Look West Strategy by making short-term training more accessible for people across the province.

If you live in B.C. and are 19 or older, you may be able to get up to $3,500 for eligible short-term training. This funding can make it easier to take the next step toward work, career growth or a new opportunity.

Applications are open for the 2026/27 StrongerBC future skills grant. 24 public post-secondary schools across B.C. will offer over 250 grant-eligible programs in 2026/27.

EducationPlannerBC The StrongerBC future skills grant can help you build skills for good jobs in growing industries. It supports B.C.’s Look West Strategy by making short-term training more accessible for people across the province.

As we look ahead to September, we’re sharing one of the most important ways to help children and youth prepare for back to school: sleep.

BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is a great place to start for tips on helping children sleep well.
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/sleeping-well

The National Sleep Foundation has a resource on back to school sleep schedules that families may find helpful. https://www.thensf.org/back-to-school-sleep-tips/

A resource for everyone on sleeping. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthwise/sleep-helping-your-children-and-yourself-sleep-well

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Don't forget about the free family markets happening at our schools during the week.