The first day of school will be Tuesday, September 6 for most students but there are some exceptions depending on the student's grade level. As you prepare to head back-to-school, please remember that students and families are asked to do a daily health check each day before coming to school.

First Day of School Information

Sept. 6 First Day of School: Elementary Schools Grades 1-5

Sept. 6 First Day of School: Elementary Schools Kindergarten

Elementary schools will let kindergarten families know when they will start school, but most kindergarten students and families will attend for one hour on September 6. Our schools provide a gentle and welcoming introduction to kindergarten over the first couple of weeks of September. This gradual entry sets the stage for a comfortable and secure beginning to a child's school experience and allows the teacher to gather important information about each student.

After the first day of school, kindergarten teachers will contact families to discuss gradual entry and work towards all kindergarten students attending for full days by September 16. Some schools may be able to have kindergarten students start to attend for full days before September 16, depending on the number of kindergarten students.

If a family would like a longer gradual entry, parents should meet with the teacher and school principal to discuss adaptions. Call the school starting August 30 for more information.

First Day of School: Middle & Secondary Schools

* No lunch program during the first week of school.

Sept. 6 First Day of School: Outlying Schools

* Kindergarten students and families will attend for one hour on the first day of school, but the school will let kindergarten families know the time. See the kindergarten section of this page for information pertaining to kindergarten students.

Robron Centre

Intake appointments for newly referred students will be held August 30 and 31. Students and parents/guardians currently enrolled in Robron Centre alternate programs or eBlend will be contacted September 6 to 9 to create their learning plans. There will be no regularly scheduled classes during the first week of September 6 to 9. Classes will have a staggered start the week of September 12 to 16.

For more information phone (250) 923.4918, starting August 30.

New Student Registrations

All new students must register by September 2 to attend their neighbourhood school (so long as the appropriate program, space and resources are available). This includes students entering kindergarten or public school for the first time and students who have moved from another school district or to a new neighbourhood. 

If the neighbourhood school cannot accommodate the student, or the student registers late, the student will be placed on the school's waitlist and required to attend another nearby school.

To register, parents/guardians are required to provide the child's birth certificate, Care Card, and proof of the parent/guardian's BC residency (i.e. - hydro or telephone bills).

Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)

All elementary schools will reopen August 30 to process new registrations and answer questions. Contact the school for specific hours.

Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)

Counsellors will be available on August 30 and August 31 during school hours for new registrations. Tours for new students will be held on August 31 at 1 p.m. Please call the school if you are unable to attend and we can plan a time to accommodate you: Phoenix (250) 287.8346 or Southgate (250) 923.4253

Secondary Schools (Grades 9-12)

Registration hours: August 29 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and August 30 to September 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Counsellors will be available: August 30 and August 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and September 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the school to schedule an appointment: Carihi (250) 286-6282 or Timberline (250) 923-9500 ext. 2525.

If You Have Requested a Transfer to a Different School

Students with approved transfer requests can start attending their new school on the first day of school. Those who have requested a transfer but have not yet been approved, or are on a wait list, have to attend their present school until they are told their transfer is approved (the latest date you will be notified is September 9). Late requests can be submitted, but students will be added to the wait list and are to attend their present school until the transfer is approved. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the new school they are applying to.

Returning Late from Summer Vacation or Moving Away

Students already registered but returning late from summer break must let their school know by August 30, in writing, to ensure that they are included in the school’s enrolment count. Students not in attendance the first week will be withdrawn unless the school has been contacted.

We also ask that if you are moving out of town that you notify your school office so that we can process school waitlists as soon as possible.

Bus Transportation

School buses will run on September 6 on a modified schedule to accommodate the early dismissal times. Morning pick-up times will be the same as the 2022-2023 bus schedule. Accessible (formerly special needs) routes will be finalized in September and parents will be contacted with information for their child. If you have a question or concern contact the transportation department at (250) 287.8808

Sept. 6 Approximate Departure Times from School

* Quadra students will take the 12:30 p.m. ferry home.