​Students raised over $1,700 for Heart and Stroke earning the opportunity to throw pies at Mrs. Brach, water balloons at Mr. Mendoza and a buzz cut for Mr. Gordon.

​Two years ago, international student, Reika Takeuchi came all the way from Japan to study in SD47.  Reika studied hard, met great new friends, joined the band as a drummer and all of us are tremendously excited as she sets off on her next step in the Zoology program at the University of Tasmania!

​Westview Elementary hosted a group of students and adults from Hong Kong. (Alliance Primary School -Whampoa). It is the third time we have had the opportunity to host such a visit and we are once again reminded of the amazing relationships and connections that develop over a relatively short period of time. We will miss our new friends!

​ Thank you Lafarge Holcim on Texada f or sponsoring the annual dead battery round-up at local schools. Henderson Elementary collected 2,508 dead batteries.

- Fees are now overdue!  $60 to the main office ASAP if you are planning to attend

- Walking partners: declare starting April 15th at lunch.  You must pay your fees prior!

- Student Speeches: want to speak at Grad?  Bring a draft to Mrs. Ellis no later than April 15th for consideration

- Grade 12 meeting: Tuesday, May 21 at 1:10pm

- Grand March practice: Wednesday, June 5th AM at the Complex - more details to come