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  1. Will there be bussing to SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary School?  Yes, there will be bussing from some areas in the catchment.  We are currently determining the bus routes and will share that information once it becomes available. Please make sure to apply for bussing if you would like your child to bus.
  2. Will there be before and after school childcare? Yes, SĆIȺNEW SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary School will have on-site before and after school care, along with 0-5 care.  Please contact the BGC Southern Vancouver Island to register: registration@bgcsvi.org
  3. Does the school have an email address? Yes, the school email address is scianewstelitkel@sd62.bc.ca
  4. Is the PAC already created? We are in the process of developing the PAC, and encourage all interested parents/guardians to email cmcfarlane@sd62.bc.ca
  5. Is there a field at the school? Yes, there is already a beautiful green grass field the size of a full soccer field at the back of the school.
  6. What other outdoor areas are there? There is an adventure playground, accessible swings, GaGa Ball Pit, outdoor basketball, garden, outdoor classroom and play area.  As well, the school will have access to a community path through the forest that goes beside the school.
  7. When will the school open?  Tuesday, September 2nd will be the first day of school at SĆIȺNEW SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary School. Information about the opening and welcome events will be shared in the late spring.
  8. Will there be Kindergarten Welcome Events? Yes, Kindergarten welcome events are currently being developed.  Most specific SĆIȺNEW SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Kindergarten welcome events will coincide with Gradual transition to Kindergarten during the first two weeks of September. Information will be shared in late spring.
  9. Will there be an open house? Yes, there will be an open house mid-September to officially open the school, welcome all families’ and introduce the staff.
  10. Who should I contact if I have questions? Please feel free to reach out to the principal, Camille McFarlane, at cmcfarlane@sd62.bc.ca or email our school email address at scianewstelitkel@sd62.bc.ca