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September 11

Hello Brackendale families,

 

It has been a busy but successful first week back at school. I appreciate everyone's patience and support this week. We know the shortened days are difficult for parents to schedule child-care, and you are all also handling the big emotions of a return to school. 

 

The energy in the school today was very positive and, as I was circulating through all the classrooms, I saw students smiling, engaged with their new teachers, and settling into their new routines. 

 

I know there will be a range of stories and emotions that you will hear at home, and that is all part of the process with a new school year. It takes a lot of energy for these little bodies and minds to return to school and you may have some children more tired than usual.

 

We look forward to our first full week of school next week, and you can expect to hear from your new classroom teacher sometime in the days ahead. 

 

Antony Blaikie

Principal – Brackendale Elementary School

604-898-3651

I am honoured to be living, working, and learning on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwxwú7mesh Nation.

      

 

Photo Day is Coming – Friday, September 18

 

Next Friday, photographers from Edge Imaging will be at the school to take individual student photos.  Class photos will be taken in the spring.

 

Tips for a great photo:

  • Wear bright, solid colours

  • Long sleeves help keep the focus on the face

  • Bring a comb for touch-ups

  • Glasses are fine – glare is reduced by photographers

 
More details and FAQs: www.edgeimaging.ca
PAC
Criminal Record Check
 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

Please consider this efficient method for obtaining a Criminal Record Check at no charge for volunteers.

 

Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/home.htm

Access Code for Brackendale Elementary: EFQHCA7NB2

 

Instructions:

  1. Please follow the link and read the information provided.
    1.     Note that the CRRP is not affiliated with the police or RCMP and so any previous record checks done through them cannot be shared with us through the CRRP.
    2.     Two of the requirements to use the online process is living within Canada for at least 24 months and having at least six months credit history (for ID verification). 
  1.     Enter the Access Code and choose the appropriate option to either Request a New CRC (recommended) or Share the result of a Completed CRC. 
  1.      Read and confirm understanding of Consent Information 
  1.      Complete applicant information as required. 
  1.     Identity verification questions will be asked. These are provided by Equifax and use your financial history to verify your ID.

     If you fail any of the ID verification questions you will be asked to print off the application and have the organization (Brackdendale Elementary) verify your ID using two pieces of valid ID and provide a signed signature where it asks for it (under “To be completed by requesting organization”).