Brackendale Elementary News

Check out our Back to School Package for the 2022-2023 year. Please see welcome messages from our Board Chair and Superintendent of Schools and need-to-know information about our school district.

We are excited to welcome back all those who are returning and wish to extend a special welcome to those who are joining us as new students, families and staff. Another year of wonderful achievements, building our school community, and experiencing joy in our daily interactions is about to begin. For information about the first days of school, click on the headline.

School is now officially out for summer!

Our final BRE Communicator of the year has a few bonus highlights:

A letter from Ms. Saenger wishing you a wonderful summer
Beach Day fun
Our final goodbye to Mr Grantham at the year end assembly
Another chance to see The Greatest Show!
Summer Reading
Summer Camp opportunities

Our feature photo shows our incredible Leadership team. Thanks for all your hard work and service in our school this year!

Please look at the 2021/2022 Year-End Letter from the Superintendent by clicking on the headline. Have a wonderful summer!

Happy Friday and BRE's Slip n' Slide Day!!

Welcome to our last Friday Communicator of the year. Don't worry, we'll have a bonus one on the last day of school :)

Highlights this week:
Slip n' Slide Day
Survivor's Flag Teaching and Learning on Truth and Reconciliation
The Greatest Show is Incredible! Check out all the talent in Mr. Grantham's class :)
Ms. Tolmie's note about the awesome Clay Projects this year
Grade 6 Handprints are now in place outside- thank you helpers!
Beach Day on Tuesday
Summer Reading Tips

For the 2022-2023 school year, School District No.48 is pleased to introduce a new bus registration system and fully implement a bus pass program for all student riders. Please see a letter from Paul Else, Manager of Transportation & Grounds regarding the new registration process and bus pass program by clicking on the headline.

As summer break approaches, Minister Jennifer Whiteside would like to thank everyone in the education system for their extraordinary efforts and accomplishments during the 2021/22 school year. Please see the Minister’s thank you letter to students, parents and caregivers by clicking on the headline.

What happens when Hollywood meets Brackendale?

You get the Greatest Show project!

View the grade 5/6 production that combines the annual goal setting/skill development Achievement Show assignment with elements from the 2017 musical, The Greatest Showman. The result is 40 minutes of fun and entertainment that hopefully leaves you inspired to develop your own goals and passions.

On with the show!

Even amidst this rather dreary June, we are finding tons of time to play and learn outside. This weeks Friday Communicator is full of outdoor fun!

Highlights include:
Our new Outdoor Obstacle Course Circuit
Frog and Butterfly releases
Some classes have had their year end activities
Finishing up the Mountain Bike Races
Spirit Day - Beach wear dress up day - June 21st

Our feature photo shows 2 winners from a Sea to Sky wide GFL drawing contest. Way to go Isla and Tova!!

Have a great weekend. I'm seeing SUN out my window at the moment...

Happy Friday!
Ms. Frizzle

Highlights of the week:

Celebrating our Grade 6's! Handprints and pizza fun
Volunteer Tea- Please join us while we Thank YOU! Wednesday June 15th
Howe Sound Art Challenge winners from BRE
Last Chance- Come look through the Lost & Found!
Return your Library Books by June 14th
GoByBike Week Tally

Our feature photo has to be a bonus Grade 6 group shot! We are going to miss these awesome kids!