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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

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