October 9

Hello Brackendale families,

I hope you have enjoyed another week of the summer that keeps on giving. We had a busy and full five-day week, to be rewarded with a long Thanksgiving weekend. 

Huge congratulations to all of our cross-country runners, who participated in the first race of the season at GHE. There were lots of smiles and grimaces on the faces of our participants, from grades 3-6. Thank you to Mr. Hirn and Ms. Cote for coordinating practices and the race yesterday. The next race is at Nairn Falls in Pemberton on Thursday, October 15th.

In the communicator this week, you will see a document entitled "Be Prepared for a Great Day at School". We are increasingly seeing more and more toys, stuffies, sports equipment and other objects from home making their way to school. These objects tend to lead to friction in the classroom as the teacher may have to confiscate the item for the day, or on the playground, where they can be lost or broken. There are a few circumstances where students, after discussion with the teacher, are allowed to bring a toy or a stuffy from home, if it helps them remain regulated in the classroom. However, for the vast majority of students, there is nothing special they need to bring from home.

Specifically with sporting equipment, our classroom teachers can provide a variety of options to the students for recess. This avoids any potential conflict or lost/broken items. Please review the document in the Communicator and reach out if you have any questions. 

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.