Events
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Jingle Bell Run
Students and staff will merrily prance around the school fields with bells on their shoes producing a most festive sound to ring in the holiday season.
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“A Holiday of Music” Performance
Tickets still available on the ticket exchange board located outside of the school office.
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“A Holiday of Music” Performance
Tickets still available for this performance on the Ticket Exchange board located outside the school office.
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Pajama’s and Movie Day
Students and staff wear their favourite and coziest PJ's to school and settle in to a fun day of classroom activities and an afternoon of a movie with the whole school in the gym.
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Fun Lunch – Subway
Term 1 fun lunch
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Ready, Set, Learn!
Torquay School’s Ready, Set, Learn Open House! For families of 3 – 5 year olds … please join us Wednesday January 21 from 1:15 - 2:15pm The children will be able to take part in a simple craft, have a snack, listen to a story and meet new friends while... Read more
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Kindergarten Registration Week
All children born in 2010 are eligible to begin Kindergarten in September 2015. Register your child between January 26 and 30, 2015 at your CATCHMENT AREA SCHOOL. Registration will take place at the schools between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm January 26th through January 30, 2015. All registrations will be processed according to... Read more
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Recognition Assembly
Students from each division will be recognized for practicing our school monthly belief. Parents of students being recognized will be notified by a notice sent home by classroom teacher.
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Cupcake/Cookie Day
Division's 2 and 9 provide cupcakes to be sold in the gym after school.
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Spirit Day – Read-In and pajama’s!
Students bring their favourite book, a blanket, pillow and even a stuff animal and set up in their classrooms to read for the day.
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Gordon Head Middle School Parent Information Night
For those families who have students entering grade 6 at Gordon Head Middle School in September 2015.
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February TPAC Meeting
6:30 in the Torquay Library
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K – 12 Transfer begins
For those students interested in transferring to a school other than their catchment school please www.sd61.bc.ca for details.
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Cupcake Day
Division 3 & 8 provide yummy cupcakes or cookies to be sold in the gym after school.
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Bike Road-eo
All students are invited to bring their wheeled transportation (bikes, scooters or roller blades) to school on Wednesday, May 20th to show off their road safety skills to the Saanich Police. Only working wheeled transportation please. All students MUST have a protective helmet to participate. Parent volunteers are welcomed and really... Read more
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Zone Track Meet – UVic Stadium
Grade 3 to 5 students that have qualified will participate in the Zone Track Meet against other schools. Parents are welcome to come and participate as spectators and help cheer Torquay on. This is a full day event.
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Welcome to Kindergarten 12:45 or 2:00
New Kindergarten students and their families come in small groups to meet some of our staff and get familiar with Torquay and it's routines.
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City Finals for Track
All finalist from the Zone meets will meet at UVic in the evening. Parents are responsible for taking their child/ren to and from UVic Stadium.
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Spirit Day – Jersey Day
Wear your favourite team jersey!
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Tea and Talent
Just like last year, Torquay Staff will be showing our appreciation to our parents for all that they do each and every day by offering an array of yummy goodies in the gymnasium while a few of our very talented students entertain us with various performances.
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Welcome to Kindergarten – 12:45 or 2:00
New Kindergarten students and their families come in small groups to meet some of our staff and get familiar with Torquay and it's routines.
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Beach Day – Mt. Douglas Beach
All Torquay students will walk down for a few hours of fun in the sun (fingers crossed) and playing in the sand. Look for a permission notice come home soon.
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Welcome Back 5:30 – 7:00pm
Family are welcome to bring a picnic dinner or buy hamburgers and hot dogs onsite. Picnic is from 5:30 to 6:15. We will move into the gym at 6:15 for introductions. At 6:30 we will move into the classrooms for children to show parents their classrooms and to meet their... Read more
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Cross Country Meet #1
Clover Point on Dallas RoadTorquay's Cross Country Team is open to students in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Practices take place during lunch hours. Interested students will be bringing home a permission form for parents to sign that will relay all the details. Parents are responsible for getting their runner to and from the... Read more
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Cross Country Meet #2
Topaz Park near Quadra StreetTorquay's Cross Country Team is open to students in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Practices take place during lunch hours. Interested students will be bringing home a permission form for parents to sign that will relay all the details. Parents are responsible for getting their runner to and from the... Read more
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Book Fair – Day 1
Our annual Fall Book Fair has arrived! If you love books and all things books, come visit our library to take advantage of some great offers. As in previous years, parent volunteers are needed. Please contact the office if you can help out Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m.... Read more
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Parent Teacher Conferences
This scheduled conference time is an opportunity for parents to meet with classroom teachers to share information with the teacher that will help them understand your child as a learner. While it is early in the year, the teachers will be able to share information with parents on how the... Read more
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Book Fair – Day 2
Our annual Fall Book Fair has arrived! If you love books and all things books, come visit our library to take advantage of some great offers. As in previous years, parent volunteers are needed. Please contact the office if you can help out Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m.... Read more
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Parent Teacher Conferences
This scheduled conference time is an opportunity for parents to meet with classroom teachers to share information with the teacher that will help them understand your child as a learner. While it is early in the year, the teachers will be able to share information with parents on how the... Read more
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Cross Country Meet #3 Tuesday after Thanksgiving
Lambrick Park near Gordon HeadTorquay's Cross Country Team is open to students in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Practices take place during lunch hours. Interested students will be bringing home a permission form for parents to sign that will relay all the details. Parents are responsible for getting their runner to and from the... Read more
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Great BC Shake Out – Earth Quake Drill
All Torquay students will participate in a Province wide Earth Quake Drill.
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Cross Country Meet #4
Gorge Kinsmen Park off TillicumTorquay's Cross Country Team is open to students in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Practices take place during lunch hours. Interested students will be bringing home a permission form for parents to sign that will relay all the details. Parents are responsible for getting their runner to and from the... Read more
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Halloween Safety Talks
Cst. Steve Robinson and his partner will talk to all students about how to practice a safe and fun Halloween
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Halloween Howl – 6pm to 8pm
Dust off your dancing shoes and put on your most frightful costume, it's time for all ghosts and goblins to haunt Torquay's gymnasium! Doors creak open at 6:00pm and the howling stops at 8:00pm. There will be dancing, games, a refreshment table and plenty of fun. $4.00 per ticket or... Read more
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October Recognition Assembly
Students being recognized will be notified by letter. Please check your child's planner.
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Soccer Jamboree
Students in grades 4 and 5 enrolled in Fall Soccer will participate in a round robin style soccer jamboree against other District schools.
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Photo re-takes
For those families wishing to have their child's photo taken please have the child head to the gym when a runner comes to collect the students. This is an optional photo opportunity.
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Spirit Day! PJs and a Movie
Students are invited to dress in their coziest PJs and enjoy all the fun of the day. In the afternoon all students will head to the gym to watch a movie (Movie TBA)
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BC iRide Program – November 23rd through 26th
Student in Divisions 1 through 5 will participate in this program. Please ensure that each student in these divisions bring their bikes and helmets each day.
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BC iRide Program
Division 1 through 5 students participate.
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BC iRide Program
Open to Divisions 1 through 5
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Cupcake Day – Divisions 1 and 6
Student's and their families prepare cupcakes to be brought to school for an after school cupcake sale. Cupcakes are sold for 0.50 cents each and all proceeds are donated to a charity chosen by each division. For students with allergies allergy aware cupcakes may be aware in the office.
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Staff Appreciation Luncheon
TPAC will thank staff for all their efforts throughout the year by putting together a wonderful potluck style lunch. This is the only opportunity that all staff members will get to sit down together an enjoy lunch together for the school year.
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Lambrick Park Family of Schools Sing-a-long
6:30 - Carol Sing-Along • Join us in singing holiday favourites • Bring guitars and ukuleles to strum along 6:40 - Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus 7:15 - Featured LPSS Ensembles • Concert Band • Concert Choir • String Ensemble • Bruce Yun feat. His Band • Jazz Band... Read more
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Concert Dress Rehearsal
The dress rehearsal will start at 10:45, just after morning recess.
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Winter Concert – Day 1
Students are asked to dress in their festive finest or to dress in red and green.
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Winter Concert – Day 2
Students are asked to dress in their festive finest or to dress in red and green.
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PJ Day
Students are invited to wear their coziest PJ's to school to start to kick off the holiday season.
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Ordering available online only for Term 2 Fun Lunches. January 5th to 15th.
Please visit torquay.hotlunches.net to place your order.
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Curriculum Implementation Day #1 – Students not in session
On Monday, November 16, 2015, the Board of Education approved an amendment to the 2015/2016 school year calendar to include two curriculum implementation days (January 11, 2016 and April 4, 2016) to help support teachers with the transition to the new curriculum. This year, every school district in British Columbia... Read more
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Torquay Elementary’s READY SET LEARN
Torquay Elementary is inviting 3 and 4 year old children who will be entering Kindergarten in September 2016 or 2017 and their parents to join us for an introduction to school. Parents will have an opportunity to learn about community resources and activities that they can do to prepare their children... Read more
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TPAC Movie Night
The Torquay PAC will be hosting a Family Movie Night in Torquay's gym on Friday, January 22, 2016. Doors open 6:15 pm and movie will start at 6:30 pm. Families are encouraged to dress comfy (PJ's are comfy!) and bring a folding chair or cozy blanket and a pillow. The... Read more
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Family Literacy Week – January 24th – 30th, 2016
Family Literacy Week is a national initiative that spreads awareness to the importance of reading and learning together as a family. Torquay will be hosting a variety of literacy themed events to help focus on the importance of families taking time to read together, and to enjoy all the excitement that books... Read more
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Kindergarten Registration Week
Parents of student who turn 5 in the year 2016 (born in 2011) are eligible to register their child for Kindergarten for September 2016. Parents should register at their CATCHMENT SCHOOL (check here to find your catchment school) Parents are required to bring the following documentation to complete registration Birth Certificate or... Read more
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+Milk Program delivery (K – 2 students only)
New to us this year is the inclusion of +Milk with the BCSFVNP for those students in Kindergarten to grade 2 (and grade 3 students if in a combined class). Through a new partnership with the BC Dairy Association and the Provincial Government, local; milk will be offered free of... Read more
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BC Fruit and Veggie Nutritional Program delivery
Open to all students in grades Kindergarten to grade 5. Students will enjoy Kiwifruits this week.
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Cupcake Day – Division 5 and 8
Student in Divisions 5 and 8 prepare cupcakes to be sold after school with all proceeds being donated to charities chosen by the students.
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Recognition Assembly 9:00 to 9:30am
Each month every teacher recognizes a number of students based upon our core competencies. Parents, please check your students planner for a notice from your classroom teacher notifying you that your child is being recognized.
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TPAC’s Pancake Breakfast – everyone welcome!
After a two year hiatus, we are very please to be bringing back our Annual Pancake Breakfast! As with all TPAC events, we depend on parent voluteers and would greatly appreciate your assistance.) When: Friday, January 29th 7:45 to 8:45 (please bring your own plates, cutlery and cups) Where: Torquay... Read more
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Gordon Head Middle School – Parent Information Night
Gordon Head Middle School 1671 Kenmore Road, Victoria, CanadaParents and students entering Middle School are invited to attend an information evening at GHMS to prepare families for their child's upcoming transition to Middle School.
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Fun Lunch – Special Sushi Day
There will be two trial lunch days featuring sushi! The other bonus lunch day will be on April 22, 2016.
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K-12 District Transfer Process begins
Students who wish to transfer to a school other than their designated school for the 2016/2017 school year will complete a K-12 Student Transfer Application form from February 11 to 19, 2016. The transfer application forms will be available at all schools starting February 11 until February 19, 2016. They... Read more
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Basketball game at 3:10 @ Torquay
Torquay vs Hillcrest
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Fruit and Veggie and +Milk delivery date
All students in grades K through grade 5 will have the opportunity to enjoy fresh fruit/vegetables. This weeks delivery will be organic apples. Students in grade K through 2 will have access to fresh milk in the classroom.
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K-12 District Transfer Process Ends.
Students who wish to transfer to a school other than their designated school for the 2016/2017 school year will complete a K-12 Student Transfer Application form from February 11 to 19, 2016. The transfer application forms will be available at all schools starting February 11 until February 19, 2016. They... Read more
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Preliminary Swim Meet
All students participating in Swim Club will be at Commonwealth Pool for the duration of the school day. Please refer to notices from Swim Club teachers for exact times.
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Pink Shirt Day
This year all Greater Victoria Schools will celebrate PINK SHIRT DAY on February 24th. The campaign message is kindness. We all have the capacity to be kind, and it is the underlying philosophy behind the PINK SHIRT DAY movement. As in past years T-Shirts in support of this movement will be... Read more
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Cupcake Day – Divisions 2 and 9
Students in Divisions 2 and 9 will prepare cupcakes to be sold after school. For those preparing allergy aware (nut/gluten/dairy free) cupcakes please bring them to the office. All allergy aware cupcakes are sold in the office.
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Learn Not to Burn
All grade 1 students participate in a 1 hour talk by the Saanich Fire Department about fire safety.
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Basketball game at James Bay Elementary
Grade 4 or 5 students on the Basketball team will be leaving Torquay at 2:30 to attend a 3:10 game.
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Read In Day
As in past years students are invited to bring their favourite books to school, along with their blankets and a pillow (one stuffy is okay too), and spend the morning reading with their class! **note** some classes may spend the duration of the school day reading in their classroom. ... Read more
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Curriculum Implementation Day #2 – Students not in session
On Monday, November 16, 2015, the Board of Education approved an amendment to the 2015/2016 school year calendar to include two curriculum implementation days (January 11, 2016 and April 4, 2016) to help support teachers with the transition to the new curriculum. This year, every school district in British Columbia... Read more
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Spring Book Fair
Tuesday, April 5th: 8:15 to 8:45 am; Tuesday afternoon: 2:45 to 4:00 pm Wednesday, April 6th 8:15 to 8:45 am; Wednesday afternoon: 11:50 am to 6:00 pm
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Fruit & Veggie & +Milk day
This week students in grades K - 2 will be offered fresh milk to enjoy. All students in K - 5 will have the opportunity to enjoy celery sticks!
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Viva Youth Choir perform
All students will have an opportunity to watch a special performance by Viva Youth Choir
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Silver Brick Road Fundraiser
On Thursday, April 14th, 2016, we are planning on constructing a Silver Brick Road in order to fund raise for the new school playground. We invite you to collect silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) with your child to bring to school on April 14th. Our goal is to make a... Read more
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Spring Photos
Parents will have the option of purchasing a Spring Photo package from Lifetouch. All students will receive a class photo free of charge.
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Earth Day
Torquay School will participate in the following Earth Day activities: Tim Horton's Community Clean Up (Parent Volunteers needed, please contact your classroom rep) Lights Out Canada - all classroom are encouraged to "turn the lights out" and participate in activities that reduce our carbon footprint while learning about climate change.
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Cupcake Day – Divisions 04 and 10
Students in divisions 4 and 10 will provide cupcakes to be sold after school. All proceeds go to charities chosen by the students. Please drop off allergy aware cupcakes to the school office.
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Freezie Friday!
Grade 5 students will be selling some yummy Freezies after school so come and enjoy a nice cold treat after a long day of learning. Cost TBA. All proceeds will help in funding the grade 5 year end field trip.
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Saanich Emergency Preparedness Program
“In our Grade 4 Preparedness Program, we provide children with practical information and tools to take home to their parents or caregivers on the importance of emergency preparedness,” says Frank Macdonald, Saanich Deputy Fire Chief. Saanich Emergency Program and Red Cross volunteers assist with delivering presentations to students, sharing their... Read more
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TPAC Spring Fair
BBQ dinner 5:30 Games and Event starts at 6:00
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Junk in Your Trunk Sale
Torquay GymTorquay Elementary School is hosting a Junk in Your Trunk sale to help raise funds for our new school playground. This is an opportunity for families to clear out unused household items, gently used children’s toys and clothing and make a few dollars in the process. Here’s how it works:... Read more
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Grade 5 Transition Day
All grade 5's will visit their Middle School for the 2016-17 school year. Those students attending their pathway school of Gordon Head Middle School will walk down with their teacher and other supervisors. Please note: Any students attending a middle school other than their catchment school will be responsible to... Read more
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Zone A Track Meet
All students in grades 3 to 5 that wish to participate will run against other schools at UVic track. Parents are welcome to watch their children during their race times. 800m is the first event, 100m is the second event and 4x100 run last. Please dress appropriately for the ever changing... Read more
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Parent Appreciation
Parents are invited to join staff at the back of the school before the bell and enjoy a nice cup of coffee/tea and a treat. This is our way of saying thank you. We appreciate all your support and team work during the school year.
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Cupcake Day – Divisions 3 and 7
As in previous months, students in divisions 3 and 7 will provide cupcakes to be sold after school. Allergy aware cupcakes will be sold in the office as available.
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Track City Finals
All those students that qualified in their zone will run at the UVic track against all the other zone finalists. ** Parents are responsible for getting students to and from the event.
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Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation ** note times
New Kindergarten families starting in September 2016 will attend in small groups and visit the kindergarten classroom 9:15 to 10:00; and 11:00 to 11:45
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Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation – **note times
New Kindergarten families starting in September 2016 will attend in small groups and visit the kindergarten classroom 9:15 to 10:00; and 11:00 to 11:45
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All library books due back
All students are asked to return their borrow library books by this date.
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Beach Day
All students will walk to Mount Douglas Beach together and enjoy a fun filled day of sun, sand and friends. **small beach toys permissible so long as students can carry them to and from the beach.
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Bike Roadeo
Bring your bikes, scooters or any wheeled mode of transportation and practice your road safety with the Saanich Police Department. All students MUST bring a helmet to participate and bikes/scooters must be in proper working order. **Parent volunteers always encouraged. :)
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Fun Day Afternoon
As in past years there will be various stations set up for children to participate in and enjoy a fun filled afternoon!
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Last Day of School
Last day of classes for the 2015-16 school year. Normal school hours apply.
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Grade 5 Farewell Assembly
A final tribute to our grade 5's a they finish their elementary school career and move on to new adventures in middle school
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First Day of School – 9:00 to 11:30
ONLY students in grades 1 to 5 will attend for an abbreviated day.
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Kindergarten 1/2 day
2016-17 K students will attend 8:45 to 11:30 am. Please provide a snack and water.
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Welcome Back Picnic
All Torquay families are invited to come to the school and enjoy a fun family get together. More information to follow.
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BCAA Playground Installation
School groundsCome help install the new Torquay Playground! Sign up is taking place outside the office on the rolling chalkboard.
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Parent Teacher interviews – students dismissed at 11:54
Students dismissed at 11:54. Parent/Teachers interviews 1 to 6pm
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Parent Teacher interviews – students dismissed at 11:54
Students dismissed at 11:54. Parent/Teachers interviews 1 to 6pm
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PAC meeting
School LibraryAll parents are members of the PAC and are encouraged to attend. Contact the PAC at pac.torquay@gamil.com for more information.
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Pizza Fun Lunch
Pizza Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.
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Halloween Howl
School GymGym doors open at 6pm! Entrance Fee will be collected at the door $5.00 per person or $10.00 family. Children need to be accompanied by an adult during this family event. Wear your Halloween Costume! Please leave any weapon props at home Donated Treats can be delivered to office anytime... Read more
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Subway Fun Lunch
Subway Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Playground
Parents are welcome and encouraged to join us as we have our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new playground at 1pm!
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Pizza Fun Lunch
Pizza Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.
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PAC Meeting
LibraryAll parents welcome. Join the PAC in the Library.
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Remembrance Day Ceremony
Parent are welcome at the ceremony. Please arrive early to prevent disruption of the ceremony.
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