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