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

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

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

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

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

Open to all students in grades Kindergarten to grade 5.   Students will enjoy Kiwifruits this week.

Student in Divisions 5 and 8 prepare cupcakes to be sold after school with all proceeds being donated to charities chosen by the students.

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.

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

Parents 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.

There will be two trial lunch days featuring sushi! The other bonus lunch day will be on April 22, 2016.

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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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.

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

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.

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

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.

All grade 1 students participate in a 1 hour talk by the Saanich Fire Department about fire safety.

Grade 4 or 5 students on the Basketball team will be leaving Torquay at 2:30 to attend a 3:10 game.

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

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

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  

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!

All students will have an opportunity to watch a special performance by Viva Youth Choir

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

Parents will have the option of purchasing a Spring Photo package from Lifetouch. All students will receive a class photo free of charge.

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.

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.

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.

“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

BBQ dinner 5:30 Games and Event starts at 6:00

Torquay 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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

All students are asked to return their borrow library books by this date.

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.

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. :)

As in past years there will be various stations set up for children to participate in and enjoy a fun filled afternoon!

Last day of classes for the 2015-16 school year. Normal school hours apply.

A final tribute to our grade 5's a they finish their elementary school career and move on to new adventures in middle school

ONLY students in grades 1 to 5 will attend for an abbreviated day.

2016-17 K students will attend 8:45 to 11:30 am. Please provide a snack and water.

All Torquay families are invited to come to the school and enjoy a fun family get together.  More information to follow.

Come help install the new Torquay Playground! Sign up is taking place outside the office on the rolling chalkboard.

Students dismissed at 11:54. Parent/Teachers interviews 1 to 6pm

Students dismissed at 11:54. Parent/Teachers interviews 1 to 6pm

All parents are members of the PAC and are encouraged to attend. Contact the PAC at pac.torquay@gamil.com for more information.

Pizza Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.

Gym 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

Subway Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.

Parents are welcome and encouraged to join us as we have our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new playground at 1pm!

Pizza Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.

All parents welcome. Join the PAC in the Library.

Parent are welcome at the ceremony. Please arrive early to prevent disruption of the ceremony.

Swim club starts up this day for students who have pre registered with Ms. Grant. Please meet at the Commonwealth pool and ready to swim for 3:15pm.  

This is a free event hosted by the PAC. All families are welcome to join us in the gym to enjoy Disney Pixar’s Ratatouille movie. However, if you’d like to order individual packages of Kernel’s popcorn, please pre-order through the hot lunch website https://torquay.hotlunches.net . Deadline for pre-order is November... Read more

Subway Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.

Pizza Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.

Parents are welcome to join us in our winter sing along.

Students are encouraged to wear their PJ to school and enjoy our afternoon Movie.

Subway Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.

School closed December 17 till January 2nd. School reopens Tuesday  January 3rd. Enjoy your break!

2016 RSL poster Please come join us with your 3 and 4 year olds, to start getting ready for Kindergarten. In the Library from 1:15pm till 2:15pm

Pizza Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.

The meeting will be held in the school library and begin at 6:30 pm and end at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.    

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Subway Fun Lunch For students that pre ordered.

The meeting will be held in the school library and begin at 6:30 pm and end at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

All parents are welcome to join the PAC in the library! Agenda- March 1st, 17

School Closed March 18th till April 2nd. School reopens Monday April 3rd.

The meeting will be held in the school library and begin at 6:30 pm and end at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

Please pre order on the school website using the Online Fees Payment button by April 6th.

Thursday, April 20th, 1:00 pm - 6:00pm (drop-in anytime during these hours) Who: Yourself and your child Why: So your child can show you some of things they’ve been working on so far this year. There will also be the random Rocks of Kindness family project happening during that time.

The meeting will be held in the school library and begin at 6:30 pm and end at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

Hot dog lunch, this was reordered by May  5th.  

Grade 5 students are to spend the afternoon at their middle schools.

Zone A track meet at UVic starts at 10 am.

Please contact the school if you still need to book your session. Please bring your completed form with you to your session or email it to torquay@sd61.bc.ca Getting to know You Questionaire

This lunch must have been pre ordered.

Join us in the gym at the end of the school for our treat sale hosted Mr. Kruger and Ms. Leno's class. Treats are $1 each.

More details to come.

This needs to be pre ordered May 25th. You can order online by clicking the "$online Fees Payment" button or contact the office.

This was a pre-ordered lunch.

This is for all students. Please bring your bike and helmet.

Grade 5 fundraiser. Come buy a freezie to support the Grade 5 celebration.

Hosted by Division 4 (Mrs. McConchie) and 10 (Ms. Spahan). Treats will be 1$ on sale in the gym after school.

School wide Beach Day!

Enjoy your summer break!

We encourage all our families to join us for a welcome back picnic starting at 5pm at the back of the school. Details to follow.  

School not in session for students.

Warm up at starting at 3:45 pm Location Lambrick High school

Warm up at starting at 3:45 pm Location Clover Point

Students are in session until 11:54 am. Meeting time will be arranged by the classroom teachers.

Bring your smile! We start with the Kindergarten students and work our way through the grades.

Students are in session until 11:54 am. Meeting time will be arranged by the classroom teachers.

We are thrilled as a school to be included in the tour this year. Please help us in showing our support for the all the good that comes about from Cops For Cancer participating in Tour de Rock! Please join us to cheer on the riding team from 1pm till... Read more

School is not in session for Thanksgiving.

Warm up at starting at 3:45 pm Location TBA

All parents welcome! The meeting will be held in the school library and begin at 6:30 pm and end at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Please see link for the meetings Agenda: Agenda October 11, 17

Warm up at starting at 3:45 pm Location Lambrick High School

Students not in session.

Warm up at starting at 12:45 Location Beacon Hill Park

Cupcakes will be on sale for $1 after school in the gym. This will be hosted by two classes.

Save the evening to join us for some Halloween fun! More details to follow.

Missed photo day or want to retry your smile, please come to school ready for your photo!

All parents welcome! The meeting will be held in the school library and begin at 6:30 pm and end at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Agenda November 8 17

School Closed for Remembrance Day.

Please join us at the PAC hosted evening of movie fun. More details to come.

Cupcakes will be on sale for $1 after school in the gym. This will be hosted by two classes.

Students not in session.

School Re-opens January 8th

School Re-opens January 8th

Regular hours

Join us in the school Library from 6:30 pm till 7:30 pm for this month's PAC meeting. New members are always welcome. Please find attached the agenda for this meeting. Agenda January 10 18

Non-instructional day. School not in session for students.

Please join us in the gym for the Annual Family Breakfast! Bring your own plate, cutlery and cup (for hot chocolate or coffee). This event is by donation (suggest $3 per person or $5 a family). Cooking will be done by family volunteers and Torquay staff will serve.

Treat will be $1 each. Hosts are Division 2 and 4. Information will be send home to host classes.

Provincial Holiday. School not in session.

Treat will be $1 each. Hosts are Division 13 and 14. Information will be send home to host classes.

Professional Development Day. School is not in session for student.

Please come join us at the PAC meeting from 6:30 till 7:30pm in the Library.  All parents are welcome to join. The meeting Agenda is below. Agenda March 7th, 18

School is not in session

First day back after spring break!

Professional Development day. Non-instructional day, students are not in session.

Treat will be $1 each. Hosts are Division 7 and 8. Information will be send home to host classes.

Non-instructional day. Students not in session.

Statutory holiday. School is not in session.

Treat will be $1 each. Hosts are Division 11 and 10. Information will be send home to host classes.

Join us on June 27 at 11:00 to say farewell to our Grade 5 students. Parents and family members of  our Grade 5 students are encouraged to attend this memorable event. Our best guess is that it will last approximately one hour. Then  ter the Ceremony the Grade 5 students... Read more

Treat will be $1 each. Hosts are Division 5 and 6. Information will be send home to host classes.

Last day of school for students.

Administrative day for staff.

Welcome back! We look forward to seeing your smiling faces after the fun summer break. School will be in session from 9am till 11:30 am for Grade 1 to 5. Kindergarten students will start tomorrow!

Professional Development Day. Student not in session.

Early dismissal @ 11:54

Everyone is welcome to join the meeting. Please meet in the Library. Many hands make for light work! Please see the agenda below. Agenda October 3 18

Early dismissal 11:54 am

Bring your smile!

School not in session.

Students not in session.

The community is welcome to come to this assembly. Please arrive before 10:45 am to be respectful towards the assembly.

School not in session.

Everyone is welcome to join the meeting. Please meet in the Library. Many hands make for light work!

Students not in session.

School reopens Monday, January 7th

Everyone is welcome to join the meeting. Please meet in the Library. Many hands make for light work! Agenda January 9

Students not in session.

If your child was born in 2014 and you live in Torquay School's catchment please come register for Kindergarten (to start for September 2019). Requirements for registration are: Proof of student's age and citizenship Proof or residential address In depth information on requirements for registration can be found on www.sd61.bc.ca website... Read more

Everyone is welcome to join the meeting. Please meet in the Library. Many hands make for light work!

Students not in session.

School not in session.