The communities that make up SD 62 elected our Board of Education to oversee our children’s education and we take that responsibility seriously. We continue to take our direction from health officials and we consider their guidance with the care and concern of our students, staff and families in mind.
To that end, we want to let you all know that we have made the decision to cancel tonight’s event planned for 6 pm, at Belmont Secondary.
In light of the current climate surrounding COVID-19 and recommendations around social distancing we feel, as a Board, that it is prudent to postpone our celebration. We will reschedule when it is appropriate to do so.
We are happy to share with you the names of the two new schools and we will have more information to share in the coming days.
PEXSISEN Elementary School
Pronounced: PUXXSEESUNG (PUXX/SEE/SUNG)
Lkwungen and SENCOTEN Word gifted to the district by Songhees First Nation.
Meaning: “the opening of hands” or “to have one’s hands wide open”
CENTRE MOUNTAIN LELLUM MIddle School
Pronounced: LAYLUM (LAY/LUM)
Gifted to the District by Sc’ianew Nation (Beecher Bay)
Meaning: LELLUM carries the meaning of house and the idea of community, where we raise our children.
Centre Mountain, located near the Westshore Parkway is the result of a treaty settlement between Sc’ianew, Metchosin, Langford as well as provincial and federal governments
We look forward to celebrating with you soon!