March 13

Hello Brackendale families,

It was a lovely way to finish off the week, with some playing in the snow at short recess, and then in the sun at long recess. Our students and staff have been hard at work for weeks, and have earned a nice break. Regardless of your plans over March Break, we hope you are able to enjoy time with your family, friends and loved ones. We look forward to welcoming back all of our learners on Monday, March 30^th. A reminder that we return to a 4-day week, with Good Friday on April 3^rd being a non-instructional day.

There was, until the final bell, a lot on the go at school this week. Ms. Jorgensen’s class had a great field trip to the Ninja Gym, and a number of our students were able to participate in “Try-It Day”. Organized by Whistler Sports Legacies and Sea to Sky Community Services, volunteers came to school to raise awareness about visible and invisible disabilities and accessible sports. Four stations were set up in the gym: sledge hockey, wheelchair basketball, sit volleyball and a visual impairment obstacle course. All students had a great time, and combined with watching some of the Paralympics and thoughtful discussions in the classroom, our staff were able to broaden the understanding for our students about what participating in sport can look like.

Should you need to reach out to me over the break, I will be checking my email periodically. Otherwise, we will see everyone on March 30^th.

Antony Blaikie – Principal

Brackendale Elementary School

Sea to Sky School District, SD48

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