To the Sooke School District Community:
Welcome to another academic year in the Sooke School District! For those of you who are returning, I hope you had an enjoyable summer filled with memories. For those of you who are new, we are excited to have you join us.
As a parent myself, I know that the school year will be filled with both successes and challenges. The good news is you are not alone – our team of over 2000 staff members will do everything we can to help your children embrace growth and rise to meet the challenges of the moment. If you have capacity to get involved, I encourage you to join the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) at your child’s school, attend public board meetings and get to know the teachers and support staff who work with your children.
At the Sooke School District, we value an inclusive community that is respectful, supportive, diverse, and safe. We have engaged in purposeful work around diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure we are continually growing and learning together to create a culture of belonging in our district. We invite you to join us on this journey and help create school communities where students feel safe, supported and are encouraged to become the best they can be.
On behalf of the Sooke School District Board of Education, I would like to thank you for being an important member of our school community. My colleagues and I are proud to represent you through the Board of Education, you can learn more about us here and reach us at trustees@sd62.bc.ca.
Again, welcome to the 2023-24 school year!
Warmly,
Amanda Dowhy
Chair
Sooke School District Board of Education
On behalf of Trustees Cendra Beaton, Russ Chipps, Ebony Logins, Trudy Spiller and Allison Watson