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February 12

School Events

Hello Brackendale families,

 

As we round out a week that included tragic news from northern BC, my staff and I took time to reflect upon the strength of our educators in the building, our students and the parent community that supports us. We also recognize there is room for growth in terms of reaching out to some of our families that might be struggling and to continue to try to support all of our Brackendale learners and their parents and guardians. With that in mind, I can think of no other better way to end the week than with our Friendship Dance, which was a beautiful demonstration of kindness, compassion, role-modeling and school spirit. Thank you so much to Ms. Manke and Ms. Brant for organizing this relatively new Brackendale event. I have no doubt this is now a fixture in our school calendar, based on the smiles on everyone’s faces. We also had Michael Allen come and present to all of our students about the amazing wildlife that lives in and around the Squamish Valley. The skulls and bear skins were definitely a hit.

 

As we look ahead, a reminder that there is no school in session tomorrow due to the District Implementation Day, and Monday, February 16th, schools are closed for Family Day.

 

 Antony Blaikie – Principal

Brackendale Elementary School

Sea to Sky School District, SD48

I am honoured to be living, working, and learning on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwxwú7mesh Nation.

 

Easter Fundraising Campaign
The correct campaign/customer number is 20360, not 7337 as shown on some flyers
Winter Neufeld Orders
Coldest Night of the Year
Food program

 

 

Screenagers - Free In person/Virtual event 

Parents/Caregivers and youth welcome to attend. 

 

Join the SD48 DPAC for a community screening of SCREENAGERS: NEXT CHAPTER, followed by a panel discussion with local counsellors and students. This powerful evening explores teen mental health, the impact of screens and social media, and practical, evidence-based ways parents and schools can better support youth.


February 24 | 6:30–8:30 PM | Whistler Secondary School + Online*.

*Online ticket sales close the day before the event.

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/screenagers-next-chapter-tickets-1981882389578?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

The first two films will be available for anyone to watch using the link below from Feb 14-28 if people missed the first film in December, or cannot make the Feb 24 event.

 

 

There will be an in-person version of the next film in the Series here in Squamish in April – date and location TBD.

 

Screenager

 

A “Let’s Talk” Event – Hosted by Coast Mountain Academy


Schools, families, and in some cases, entire countries, are grappling with how to navigate the interface between social media and youth. This is something we’re actively reflecting on at Coast Mountain Academy as well, and we’re inviting anyone in the Sea-to-Sky community to join us for an open, facilitated discussion on the evening of Thursday, February 26.

Many educators and parents are sensing that social media presents real challenges, yet we often lack shared language to talk about its cognitive effects, and it can be difficult to weigh the positives and negatives in a grounded, balanced way. This evening is intended to be a space to explore these questions together.

The conversation will be moderated by Court Ashbaugh, Head of Senior School at Coast Mountain Academy. There will be no formal presentation or “expert” keynote. Instead, the dialogue will come from participants, with the goal of drawing out thoughtful perspectives, shared concerns, and points of agreement and difference. We’re not aiming for tidy conclusions—just meaningful, respectful conversation. 

 

Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:30 pm
Location: Coast Mountain Academy Senior School
(CapU Academic Building – downstairs)
Cost: Free (registration requested so we can plan for numbers)


Register:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-media-students-where-should-we-be-headed-tickets-1981646253288?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

 

Free parking will be available for participants.

Meal Program
Meal Program
Coldest Night of the Year
Coldest Night of the Year Walk
Criminal Record Check
 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

Please consider this efficient method for obtaining a Criminal Record Check at no charge for volunteers.

 

Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/home.htm

Access Code for Brackendale Elementary: EFQHCA7NB2

 

Instructions:

  1. Please follow the link and read the information provided.
    1.     Note that the CRRP is not affiliated with the police or RCMP and so any previous record checks done through them cannot be shared with us through the CRRP.
    2.     Two of the requirements to use the online process is living within Canada for at least 24 months and having at least six months credit history (for ID verification). 
  1.     Enter the Access Code and choose the appropriate option to either Request a New CRC (recommended) or Share the result of a Completed CRC. 
  1.      Read and confirm understanding of Consent Information 
  1.      Complete applicant information as required. 
  1.     Identity verification questions will be asked. These are provided by Equifax and use your financial history to verify your ID.

     If you fail any of the ID verification questions you will be asked to print off the application and have the organization (Brackdendale Elementary) verify your ID using two pieces of valid ID and provide a signed signature where it asks for it (under “To be completed by requesting organization”).