September 12

A message from the Principal:

Hello Brackendale families,

We have had a successful first full week back to school. Students were excited to be able to play outside now that the smoke has left the Squamish Valley. All students are settling into their new routines, and teachers are building the strong classroom communities that can ensure our students can engage in their learning. Our upcoming week at school is busy with several full-school activities, including our first Routine Rally Assembly, fire drill, Terry Fox Run and Photo Day. Please read school communications closely so that you are aware of these events.

A few important points as we settle into the routines of school:

• School Meal Program
• For those families that signed their child up for the School Meal Program by the deadline of Thursday at noon, meals will start to be delivered next Monday to classrooms. A reminder that students will need to bring their own cutlery as it is not provided. Due to popularity within the school district, the Meal Program will not be taking any new registrations at this time.

• Bikes and bike safety
• For as long as the beautiful weather continues, we hope to see many students continue to bike to school. However, please ensure your child has a properly fitting bike helmet and that they are following the rules of the road while on their bicycle. Additionally, please ensure your child has a functional, sturdy bike lock. As we do not have exterior security cameras, there is very little we can do in the event of a bike theft.

• Health and hygiene
• Now that we have all begun spending more time indoors, we are already seeing illnesses in our building. Please continue to ensure your child is following the best hygiene practices possible, including frequent hand-washing with soap, and good sneeze etiquette. Should your child be ill, please keep them at home in order to keep the school community healthy.

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.

Terry Fox School Run 2025 - Sep 17

Our school is proud to take part in the Annual Terry Fox School Run! Families are invited to support our students by making a donation through our school’s 2025 Terry Fox Run fundraising page. Every contribution helps keep Terry’s dream alive—thank you for your support!

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). 

2.     Enter the Access Code and choose the appropriate option to either Request a New CRC (recommended) or Share the result of a Completed CRC. 

3.      Read and confirm understanding of Consent Information 

4.      Complete applicant information as required. 

5.     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”).