Hello families We hope you are enjoying the last weekend before the return to school. As you know, the Ministry of Education has issued some enhanced COVID-19 protocols during the Omicron phase of the pandemic and the staff has spent the last week ensuring that we are prepared for what the next few months mayContinue reading “2022-01-09; Newsletter”
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Newsletter, October 31, 2021
Happy Hallowe’en to you all! School Inspection As you know, we had our school inspection last week and the feedback we received was very positive. Our inspector was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful which made the whole process seem more like a collaboration than an inspection. One item that we know we have to address isContinue reading “Newsletter, October 31, 2021”
Newsletter, October 9, 2021
The Week Ahead Monday, October 11 is Thanksgiving Monday. School is not in session. Wednesday October 13 is a Ministry of Education training day for our staff. School is not in session. Notice of Upcoming AGM of the Epiphyte Educational Society The Epiphyte Educational Society, the authority governing VISII, is holding its AGM via ZoomContinue reading “Newsletter, October 9, 2021”
Newsletter, September 26, 2021
September 26, 2021 The month of September always seems to fly by! As we approach October we want to remind everyone of a few important dates coming in the following month, a fun opportunity for our students, and an email change. Important dates (new Pro-D day in bold) Monday September 27 – Professional development dayContinue reading “Newsletter, September 26, 2021”
Newsletter: Sept. 3, 2021
September 3, 2021 Welcome to the start of a new school year, our first as an independent school! Normal School Schedule The school day runs from 9:30-3:30 Monday through Friday, with the exception of the holidays and Pro-D days noted at the end of this document. Lates and Absences If your child is going toContinue reading “Newsletter: Sept. 3, 2021”
The Week Ahead: September 21-25
September 19, 2020 From Ms. Littledale: If anyone is able to come in and help support learners during inquiry time this week, it would be much appreciated! Support might look like supervising learners in the makerspace, helping them on the computer or the sewing machines, providing research assistance, or even playing a game with them.Continue reading “The Week Ahead: September 21-25”
September 16 Parent/Guardian Update
September 16, 2020 This update is coming to you from Janelle (board member and parent). The first week of learning has been an adventure, with smoky air keeping the learners indoors more than they or we would like. The big, open space of VISII is particularly valuable on such days; there’s enough room for studentsContinue reading “September 16 Parent/Guardian Update”
September 2 Parent Update
Welcome to the start of a new year of learning, which we already know will be like no other year! Drop-off and Pick-up The learning centre day runs from 9:30-3:30 Monday through Friday, with the exception of the holidays and Pro-D days noted at the end of this document. If your child is going toContinue reading “September 2 Parent Update”