We acknowledge with respect and gratitude the unceded lands and waters
– the Temíxw of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and the swiya of the shíshálh Nation,
where we learn, collaborate, and journey together.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
For the first day of school, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2024*, schools will be in session for 2 hours and 15 minutes and will start approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes later than the regular start time.
*Note: Tuesday, September 3rd is a Professional Development Day.
Please send a snack with your child! The start and finish times (for this day only) will be as follows:
School: Revised START Time / Revised END Time
- Cedar Grove Elementary: 10:45 AM / 1:00 PM
- Davis Bay Elementary: 11:10 AM / 1:25 PM
- Gibsons Elementary: 11:15 AM / 1:30 PM
- Halfmoon Bay Elementary: 10:35 AM / 12:50 PM
- Kinnikinnick Elementary: 10:55 AM / 1:10 PM
- Langdale Elementary: 10:50 AM / 1:05 PM
- Madeira Park Elementary: 11:15 AM / 1:30 PM
- Roberts Creek Elementary: 11:00 AM / 1:15 PM
- West Sechelt Elementary: 11:05 AM / 1:20 PM
- Chatelech Secondary: 11:15 AM / 1:30 PM
- Elphinstone Secondary: 11:05 AM / 1:20 PM
- Pender Harbour Secondary: 11:05 AM / 1:20 PM
*Sunshine Coast Alternative School will have intake meetings during the first week of school. All SCAS families and students will be contacted by phone with details.
BUSSING
First Day Bussing:
School bus services for the first day will reflect the start and end time changes.
Bussing:
- Students registered for bussing last school year will automatically keep their same route, stop, and schedule for the 2024-25 year, no confirmation is needed.
- ONLY (re)-register if your child’s school or home address has changed.
- If you have completed a NEW 2024-25 bus registration for your child, you should have received a confirmation email from Diversified Transportation with the route details.
- If NEW registrants have not received a confirmation email, or if you have questions about your child’s bussing, please contact Randy Gould, Manager at Diversified Transportation, at 604-885-1260 or randygo@diversified.pwt.ca.
- To view bus schedules, please visit https://bit.ly/sd46bus.
YEAR AT A GLANCE & BELL SCHEDULES
- For the 2024-25 bell schedules, please visit https://bit.ly/sd46bell.
- For the year at a glance calendar and the district events calendar, visit https://bit.ly/sd46year.
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
Kindergarten students will not attend school on Wednesday, September 4th and will begin their gradual entry schedule on Thursday, September 5th.
Kindergarten families will receive information from their school regarding the gradual entry schedule for kindergarten students.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
At School District 46, we do not ask for families to purchase or pay for school supplies. In order to ensure that all of our students have high-quality learning tools and that we reduce financial challenges for all of our families, school supplies will be provided.
PROMPT + PRESENT = POSSIBILITIES
We know mornings can be tough, and life can be unpredictable. However, attending school every day is crucial for your child’s success. Regular attendance supports academic growth, social connections, and emotional well-being. Each day in school is an opportunity for your child to learn, build friendships, and develop essential life skills.
We believe in your child’s potential and are here to help overcome any challenges to their attendance. Please reach out to your child’s principal if you need support.
Together, let’s ensure every school day counts because, with their presence, everything is possible!