October 05, 2016
See attachment below to view letter from Hon. Mike Bernier, Minister of Education to Parents.
November 27, 2015
Durings the recent PRISMA festival a film entiled Two Countries, One Spirit was commisioned to commemorate the relationship between the Netherlands and Canada during the 70 years since liberation. View the trailer highlighting the nature of peace promoted in this film.
November 24, 2015
The Ministry of Education has added two non-instructional days were students will not be in session. Please see attached document for further information.
November 09, 2015
The James Thomson PAC will be putting on a Family Movie Night featurin "Inside Out". Doors open at 6:00 movie starts at 6:30. Admission by donation, please bring family, and friends!
October 28, 2015
Be a part of RBC Sports Day in Canada - a national celebration of the power of sport to build community and get Canadians moving! See the attached flyer for more information and locations.
October 15, 2015
In order for students to be successful communication between the school and home is essential. Please ensure that all of your contact information (home phone, cell phone, email address, etc.) is up to date with our main office.Please check out the following link for more info:
Updating Student Contact Information...
October 07, 2015
The past summer of 2015 offered many students a diverse range of programming. Over 200 students accessed or participated in the programs offered by School District 47 this year. Read all about it.....
September 07, 2015
Below is some important information regarding our new Jr. Outdoor & Sustainability Program we will be offering this Fall for students in Grades 9 and 10. We've scheduled an information evening for Wednesday, September 2 nd at 7 PM in the Brooks Library.
Jr Outdoor Sustainability Information.pdf
September 01, 2015
Over the past three years the Ministry has been working closely with Teachers and other stake holders to review school curriculum. Please read the attached letter from the Education Minister regarding some of the outcomes of that process.
August 18, 2015
With school start up just around the corner this is a good time to remind students of the importance of safety while travelling on public transit. Below is a letter from the Management and Drivers of Powell River Transit, we hope that parents and students take some time to read through...
July 03, 2015
Shortly after school ended, 24 Brooks' students and 3 staff members packed up and flew to Tuttlingen, Germany to take part in an exchange program. You can keep up to date on this amazing experience by clicking on the following link:
Germany Exchange Website & Blog
June 27, 2015
Kelly Creek Community School, effective August 1, 2015. Mr. Rounis has 19 years' experience in all areas of the field of education: elementary and secondary, teaching and administration - in urban and rural communities. Mr. Rounis has a Masters in Leadership and Administration. He is presently employed by School District 68...
June 22, 2015
The District has modified its reading lists for next years Read for the Top experience. In the Grade 6 list we've added "Ultra" and removed "A Gift for Ampato", while in the Grade 7 list We've added "Ungifted", "Middle School, Worst Years of my Life", and "Maniac Magee" and removed "A Darker...
June 10, 2015
Students in other ferry-dependent communities travel for free to sports and school-related events and Powell River area kids deserve the same benefit. In order for BC Ferries to implement a program similar to what is in place currently for student travel on the Lower Sunshine Coast, a fare increase averaging 0.8%...
June 05, 2015
Come join us at Rx Wellness THIS Saturday, June 6 (6pm to 9pm) at Max Cameron. Rx Wellness is Powell River’s first Ted-style speaker series to explore Physical, Emotional, Spiritual and Social wellness. Proceeds support youth health and wellness initiatives in Powell River, including the bike libraries that our kids and...
June 05, 2015
Dr. Leta Burechailo is a local family physician who has done training in sexual health education for children and youth. She will be offering a 2-hour "Beyond Birds and Bees" learning session on Monday, June 8, at 6-8 PM at James Thomson. This session is for any interested parents to learn...
May 30, 2015
Congratulations to our Sr. Girls' Soccer Team for capturing the AA Provincial Championship with a victory over Seycove in the Finals. What an incredible end to an amazing season!
May 22, 2015
From our Farmers to our tables: Full Circle Farm, an initiative of the Society for the Advancement of Local Sustainable Agriculture (SALSA), is conducting a survey for which the underlying question is “To grow or not to grow?” More and more people want to know what they are putting into...
May 21, 2015
Applications to ride the School Bus during the 2015/2016 year are due by the end of this month. This year the District will be modifying all of their route schedules, therefore it will be important for students to receive their passes, along with a route schedule, prior to the end of...
April 30, 2015
In 2014 School District 47 hired 3 artists in residence to bring a mural and carving to life at James Thomson Elementary, along with a film maker to document the process. Watch the process unfold on the newly released Documentary.
https://youtu.be/2bunVhxsg6Y
March 18, 2015
The Human Early Learning Partnership at UBC and School District #47 are hosting focus groups in Powell River for a screening tool called the Toddler Development Index (TDI). We are inviting you to participate in our parent/caregiver focus group. Please see attached document for more information.
February 09, 2015
If you are a student who is interested in taking advantage of one of our Dual Credit programs in the near future you and a parent or guardian should be attending this information session on Tuesday Feb. 10th at 7:00pm. Contact Mr. Palm for more information.
January 16, 2015
On Feb. 12th, 13th and 14th our students will be putting on a production titled "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" in our theatre. See the attached poster for all the details. It is recommended for an audience of 13 years and over as there is some mature subject...
January 16, 2015
On Feb. 12th, 13th and 14th our students will be putting on a production titled "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" in our theatre. See the attached poster for all the details. It is recommended for an audience of 13 years and over as there is some mature subject...
December 19, 2014
Attached is our latest and last edition of Brooks' Briefs for 2014! Enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season.
October 19, 2014
One of our school counsellors, Mr. Brach, will be accompanying a group of Sliammon students to the University of Victoria in the near future. Check out the attached to find out more about this great opportunity.
October 18, 2014
For information concerning the upcoming civic elections including those of School Trustee please visit the City of Powell River website. The City of Powell River conducts the election on behalf of the School Board, eligible voters include citizens of both the City of Powell River and the Powell River Regional District....
September 14, 2014
Thanks to the generosity of our vendor community, ERAC (Educational Resource Acquisition Consortium) has arranged for BC students and their parents to gain easy home access to the ERAC Online Database Bundle until schools reopen for the new school year. Please share this good news with your students and parents as soon as possible!...
September 05, 2014
Read an Open Letter to the Community of Powell River regarding the current labour dispute as well as the current and hopeful future roles of the Board of Education.
September 03, 2014
The School District 47 Board of Education has submitted a letter to Ms. Teresa Rezansoff, President of the British Columbia School Trustees Association regarding the failed negations between the Province and BC Teachers Federation. The letter in its entirety is attached.
August 29, 2014
Read the attached announcement for more information on the continued labour dispute and the affect that it may have on school start up next week. For a historical background to this current labour dispute see our
Job Action page.
