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Sangha Communication

Dear Parents / Guardians,

The Saanich School District is about to launch a new parent/guardian communication tool called Sangha. We are implementing Sangha because of its ability to more efficiently and effectively communicate with parents/guardians, especially for critical announcements such as weather closures or school lockdowns.

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Fortis BC Natural Gas Availability

The Saanich School District is doing its part in helping to reduce demand for natural gas this winter. 

The two Enbridge natural gas pipelines in BC are not operating at full capacity resulting in an anticipated reduction in the amount of gas available throughout the province.   The Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, the Honourable Michelle Mungall, has asked all school districts to assist in helping by conserving natural gas during this time of constrained supply.

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Welcome to our new Board of Education

We are delighted as a School District and as a learning community to welcome the seven trustees who have been elected as the new Board of Education for School District 63 Saanich.  Our thanks to the exiting Board for its leadership and advocacy for public education over the past four years.  Our incoming Board members are:

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Free Workshop: Parents as Career Coaches - November 15th, 2018

COPACS and the Saanich School District proudly invite you to attend a free seminar for parents featuring Capilano University instructor Marion Haythorne! 

Please join us on Monday, November 15th, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Stelly's Secondary School for an informative and interactive session to help parents and guardians navigate the new world of career options open to students!

Please click here for more information.

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Saanich Career Education Evening “Parents as Informed Partners”

Parents and students are invited to come to learn about our career programs and post-secondary opportunities.

Thursday, October 4th 7 p.m.
Mary Winspear Centre: Charlie White Theatre (2243 Beacon Avenue West, Sidney) 

Visit our Saanich Career Education website for more information.

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New Saanich Career Education Website

The Saanich Schools Career Education Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new District Career Website.  This website provides students, parents, and employers with a wealth of knowledge and information about Career Programs and opportunities within School District 63 (Saanich).

Highlights include:

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2018 District TASK Program

The Trade Awareness Skills and Knowledge (TASK) Program is a Camosun College trade sampler program offered in partnership with the Saanich School District, Coast Salish Employment Training Society (CSETS) and the Canadian Welding Bureau Foundation.  Students sample seven trades while working towards nine industry training certificates.  They also complete dual credit courses while developing a strong foundation for moving into further Camosun College programs.  TASK is hosted at the Saanichton Learning Centre campus. 

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