This week, SD47 hosted its first ever Health and Wellness Conference for grade 7 students who are going to attend high school next year. The objective of the day was to help prepare students with information, tips, and ideas on how to get ready for this important transitional time in...

Promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma.
Mental health is a mental state of well-being that affects how people think, feel, and act; as well as helps to determine how people handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.  Mental health is important at every stage of life and affects...

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A group of 40 Brooks Secondary students and staff had the opportunity to explore Europe in an immersive, educational, and one-of-a-kind experience over Spring Break. The group toured Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and London taking in culture and history along the way. Noella Dayekh and Lily Frost were two of the...

​ February 22 nd is Pink Shirt Day . A day when people come together by wearing pink shirts to school or work to show their support for anti-bullying.
How it started Now with worldwide support and participation, Pink Shirt Day has grassroot beginnings. Inspired by an act of kindness in...

​Please take a moment to review the DRAFT Local School Calendar 2025-2026.pdf  and provide any suggestions you may have to info@sd47.bc.ca by March 7th.
The calendar will be adopted by the Board at the March 8th meeting.

Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our students and staff. On rare occasions, it is necessary to cancel SD47 student transportation and school sites due to severe weather. With over 3000 students in our schools each day, any decision to cancel buses, programs, or to close sites...

Throughout the school year, SD47 works to ensure all schools are inclusive and safe.
Throughout the school year, SD47 works to promote an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students. Our Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) educational efforts ensure this includes students of all sexual orientations and gender...

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Friday, September 30 th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day that honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.  All School District 47 sites will be closed on that day as we encourage everyone to...

Our Grade 8 teachers work together to establish a consistent grade 8 supply list for their projects throughout the year. While you are doing your back to school shopping feel free to use the  Grade 8 supply list to purchase the right supplies. 

​SD47 has been selected to become a Provincial Online Learning School in 2023.  Limited Number of School Districts have been chosen.  Read the press release here .

We received a number of messages from parents concerned about the naloxone kits being handed out by the VCH Harm Reduction Awareness program. Here is the response from VCH.
"Across VCH, we continue to see increases in deaths from overdoses among adults and youth.  One of the most impactful strategies to...

​The Board is pleased to announce Principal and Vice-Principal  appointments that were initiated through a collaborative process considering the needs of students, individuals, and the District's Strategic Direction.

​On May 4, Brooks Secondary School hosted a Community Mental Health Resource Fair in which 17 different community organizations participated. The purpose of this event was to raise student awareness of mental health resources in our community. All students were encouraged to come to the library with their classes to complete...

Join Sexual Health Educator, Willow Dunlop, for a parent information session about the BC K-12 Sexual Health Curriculum in School District 47.  When  Date: May 31, 2022
Where
Brooks School Library
How
Registration is appreciated by emailing
Willow.Dunlop@sd47.bc.ca 
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​Staff, students, and families, are responsible for understanding and adhering to all COVID-19 international travel requirements outlined by the Government of Canada, including those required following return to Canada.   Please click here for information.

Please read City of Powell River/Tla'amin Nation media release with respect to public engagement kick off March 1st on possible name change for Powell River.​

Please read the attached message from Vancouver Coastal Health regarding the upcoming annual Grade 9 immunization clinic at Brooks Secondary on Wednesday March 9th

​Please take a moment to review the proposed local school calendar  for 2024-2025 and provide any suggestions you may have.  Kindly provide your feedback by March 31, 2022 by emailing info@sd47.bc.ca .

Please see letter from Board Chairperson, Ms. Dale Lawson, and Superintendent, Dr. Jay Yule soliciting feedback with respect to our Board Policies and Superintendent Administrative Procedures.​

Please see the attached document for our adjusted weekly schedule. We are moving forward with FLEX block being offered weekly, as well as an adjustments to Friday rotations due to a change in the District School Calendar.​

​ Our School District Calendar for 2021-2022 has been revised .  The February 18, 2022 Professional Development Day has been moved to May 20, 2022 in the hopes of being able to meet in person rather than virtually.

​Dear Parents/Caregivers,
We know that everyone is still experiencing stress from the pandemic and more people have concerns about their stress, low mood, depression, and worry. In an effort to curate information for staff and families we have created a Mental Health and Wellness Hub for easy access to information, workshops, webinars,...

Please read this  press release from  Board of Education Chairperson, Ms.  Dale Lawson with respect to vaccine policy.​

​At the Sept 22, 2021 Board of Education Meeting, the 2020-2021 FESL Annual Report was presented to Trustees.  Please click here to view the document.

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World Mental Health Day is October 10, 2021. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.   Mental health is universal: everyone can benefit from learning more about how to...

Please see attached letter with respect to the mask mandate expanded for K-3 students. ​

​Please read the attached  letter  sent on behalf of SD47 and the Tla'amin Nation with respect to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

​ Powell River School District will be closed to all students and staff on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The 2020-2021 Yearbooks have finally arrived! If you are as excited as we are come on down and pick up your copy! If you didn't get a chance to order last year we have a limited number of copies available for sale so come over quick​

Please see attached letter from Dr. Jay Yule, Superintendent of Schools​

​ Are you in Grade 10-12 and want to make a change in your schedule? Book a time with the counselors by filling out the request form  https://forms.office.com/r/02Ss1QuqkC

us applications that were submitted prior to June 30th are now completed and the bus cards are ready to be picked up at the School Board Office. All late applications are still being worked on. Feel free to call ahead to confirm if ready.

Office hours are 8 am to 3...

The following letter was sent to Brooks Secondary families recently regarding the tragic accident involving 4 youth. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families involved. 
​ Parent_Guardian Letter from Brooks Secondary.pdf
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Parents/Students/Caregivers, I hope you are enjoying the heat and taking advantage of the wonderful opportunities our community has to offer with the lakes and ocean. This message is to inform you that schools are open tomorrow and we are working to take steps to make classrooms as comfortable as we can...

​ The Powell River Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Doyle as Vice Principal at Brooks Secondary School.  

The Powell River Board of Education is reaching out to provide sympathy and condolences to the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc and all those affected by the horrific finding of children's remains at the former residential school in Kamloops. "This is a reminder that we have to stay vigilant in educating our children about...

​ Co-created by youth for youth, the Foundry BC app offers young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers access to integrated health and wellness services including counselling, peer support, and group sessions. Read more HERE.

​ Speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) are essential members of education teams and play a variety of roles within the school setting. Find out more about S-LPs by visiting the Speech and Hearing month website. Click HERE to visit.

​ Dear School District 47 Parents/Guardians,
I would like to take this opportunity during Education Week to honour and acknowledge the tremendous efforts of our students, teachers, administrators, and support staff who have been able to keep the focus of student learning and well being during this unprecedented time. In the midst of a pandemic, we have been able to...

​All Candidates Forum hosted on Zoom and organized by the Powell River and District Teachers' Association - April 18, 2021 at 2:00 pm

​ Welcome back - we hope you all had a restful and safe spring break. Please check our COVID-19 page for changes in the mask protocol in schools.

​The City of Powell River, qathet Regional District, and Tla’amin Nation have partnered to complete the qathet Regional Poverty Reduction Strategy as part of the Union of British Columbian Municipalities (UBCM) Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program.  Please click here for information on how to complete the survey.

A School Trustee by-election will be held on  Saturday, April 24, 2021  to elect three (3) trustees to represent the Board of Education of School District 47 (Powell River) for the balance of the four year term ending November 2022. 
For election related questions please contact the  Chief Election Officer .
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​School District 47 has purchased the Cranberry Firehall from the City of Powell River.  See attached news release.

​January 21, 2021 Dear Parents / Guardians, I am writing to share with you that based on informative feedback from Parents, Teachers, Administrators and the District office we will not be implementing a late start on Wednesday for grades 8 and 9 students. We value your input and have listened to...

SD47 Students and Staff have prepared some special Winter Concert for family and friends. Please take some time to watch the videos and enjoy the many talents our schools have to offer.  SD47 Winter Concerts​

    Hello everyone, Please help us communicate with you more effectively by completing this  Community Survey .  As you might have read in the November Powell River Living , School District 47 is in the process of developing a Strategic Communications Plan. The Board or Education identified communications as a priority...

Term 1 Report Cards will both be posted to the MyEd portal and printed for students to take home on Nov 26, 2020​

​ Parents/Guardians are required to assess their child(ren) for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to sending them to school for the day. The Daily Health Checklist can be printed at home for a parent/guardian to use to assess their child. This is a personal review of the signs and symptoms of COVID–19....

​If you were unable to attend the Virtual Town Hall Meeting of September 23, 2020 held in collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health (Dr. Mark Lysyshyn) and the Tla’amin Nation (Hegus Clint Williams), but would like to view the video, please click here .

​ SD47  schools will limit smoke exposure for staff and students by:   Allowing students who are sensitive to the smoke to remain indoors during lunch/breaks;  Closing exterior doors and windows;  Rescheduling outdoor activities, particularly strenuous activities like PE; Closely monitor students with asthma or other breathing conditions. Closing doors and windows...

​Dear Families of School District 47,  I wanted to further update you on the restart of school next week. By this time you should have been contacted by your school to confirm which options for learning you have chosen for your child. Approximately 90% of our families have indicated their children...

​Please find below the SD #47 Virtual Town Hall recording and the Q&A that came from the meeting. 
Virtual Town Hall   Virtual Town Hall Meeting, School District 47 Powell River, Questions and Answers



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​August 28, 2020  Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,  This is an update to my letter of August 21, 2020 outlining our now approved Restart Plan  for the 2020/21 school year.  We hosted a successful Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, August 26th to collect more feedback to inform our plan moving forward. We...

​Thank you to all who were able to participate in the Virtual Town Hall Meeting this past Wednesday, August 26th. If you are interested in reviewing the presentation, or if you were unable to attend the event and would like to see it, a recording of it has now been posted online along...

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,  I am reaching out to you as we approach the start of the 2020/2021 school year. I know you have many questions about how school will look in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The staff at School District 47 and your schools have been working hard to...

​School District 47’s International Education program will operate at a reduced level this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Last year, we had our highest number of international education student registrations at 97 students from 18 countries,” said Jay Yule, Superintendent for School District 47 (SD47). “This year, the program will...

​The School District recognizes there are a number of challenges in safely operating a transit system in the context of COVID-19. The School District also recognizes that for many families the student transportation system is the only means with which to get their children to and from school each day.  The...

​ To ensure schools are ready to welcome students into classrooms for the week of Sept. 8-11, 2020, there will be a gradual restart to allow extra time to orient students and staff on the new health and safety measures in place.
Click here for the full news release. 
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​ Pl ease read  here  - a letter from Dr. Jay Yule, Superintendent followed by the Government's announced school startup plan for September 2020.

​Current district and school based health and safety guidelines and protocols are available online as well as other related materials concerning the June 1st partial return to in-class instruction. 

Please download a copy of the registration form Course Selection 2019-20 (Grade 8).pdf and email it to the Brooks Principal bill.rounis@sd47.bc.ca ​

SD47 has created some digital resources to help staff, parents, and students, focus on privacy and remote learning. We support our teachers in the amazing effort they are making to ensure education happens, and students excel even in difficult cirumstances. Stay safe, learn, and wash your hands.​

​If you wish to apply for busing for the 2020-2021 school year, please submit an application through the  District Forms Site by May 1, 2020.  Please call 604-414-2612 if you require further information.

The information about scholarship are at the bottom half of the Honour Roll and Awards page Please click here Scholarship and Honour Roll ​

​Please let us know if you have any feedback with respect to the attached Policies or Administrative Procedures by emailing info@sd47.bc.ca by March 31, 2020. ...

Please let us know if you have any feedback with respect to the proposed School District Calendar for 2022-2023 by emailing info@sd47.bc.ca  - deadline March 9, 2020.​ ...

​ The Provincial Health Officer has provided a letter to School Districts to share with parents and guardians regarding the novel coronavirus.  To view the letter, please see below.

Dear Families,   Here is an update on the Brooks Collaborative Learning (BCL) proposal on which our staff has been planning for some time now.     We are working diligently to continue to develop this very exciting initiative.  We believe this time will allow staff to coordinate deeper enrichment opportunities for students who are...

The Powell River Board of Education has recently published its four year strategic and operational plan, these documents along with other related information can all be viewed in the strategic planning section of the website.


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​School District response to various news articles and social media posts regarding water quality in schools. 
District Water Information.pdf
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Brooks will be hosting Numeracy Assessment sessions on the following dates: Tuesday, November 5 Wednesday, November 6  Thursday November 7
Numeracy Assessments are a requirement for the graduation program and are intended to be written during Grade 10.  Any Grade 11 and 12 students that have NOT written this assessment have been...

On Wednesday October 30, 2019 Grade 12 students met in the Max Theatre to review their Diploma Verification Forms.  Here's a copy of the presentation from that day.
Diploma Verificatiobn.pptx
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​Please read the attached letter from Superintendent Dr. Jay Yule regarding the planned Climate Strike walkout on September 27th. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your school administrator. 

​School District 47 welcomes a record number of international students read more about this achievement here

We are very lucky to be supported by the PRPFF charitable society.  Their fundraising  efforts help provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks for our students.​
http://powellriverfirefighters.ca/charities/
https://www.facebook.com/PR1298 https://twitter.com/IAFF1298

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Here's the ​ Last Two Weeks of School.pdf memo sent home to students and parents

​Please read the attached letter below. For information on accessing the Parent Portal please visit the Parent Portal support page.
Report Card Letter.pdf

​Our draft School Calendars for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 are available for your feedback (please click on the links below).  Please email info@sd47.bc.ca by March 8, 2019 with any suggestions you may have.  Many thanks. Local School Calendar 2020_2021 2.pdf   Local School Calendar 2021_2022.pdf   ...

​Here are the bus schedules by route:
Please note that the district office can change these.  These are current as of Noveber 2017 Route 1.pdf    Route 2.pdf   Route 3.pdf   Route 4.pdf    Route 5.pdf   Route 6.pdf   Route 7.pdf   Route 8.pdf   Route 9.pdf

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We would like to share this information regarding our awards and scholarship day that is happening on the last Wednesday of the year.   9:30 AM:  Grade 8 & 9 Recognition
11:00 AM : Grade 10 & 11 Recognition
1:00 PM: Grade 12 Awards & Scholarships 

​ Attached is our year-end newsletter. Have a wonderful summer! Check out our website throughout the summer for updates.  

​ Please see the attached letter to parents and guardians from the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall, regarding talking to youth about substance use.

​ Attached is this week's SWAG. It contains detailed information about our Assessment Week & Exam Schedule.

​Staff and Community Members,

First and foremost our prayers and sympathies go out to all families and friends affected by this tragedy. We are a close community and we will come together to support one another through these difficult times. We have debriefed with our critical incident team and will have...

​ Attached is a copy of our SWAG for the coming week. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

​ Attached is this week's SWAG. Please contact us at the school if you have any questions or comments.

On Saturday June 3rd we will be hosting our annual Grad Celebration at the Recreation Complex. We are proud of our Class of 2017 and everything they have accomplished. Here is some information that our Grads and their families will need to know

​ Attached is this week's SWAG. please contact the school if you have any questions.

​ Attached is a copy of this week's SWAG. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments.

​ Attached is a copy of this week's SWAG! Please contact us at the school if you have any questions.

​ We are inviting members of our school community to participate in an online survey to provide feedback as we begin to wrap up the current school year. Here is a link to the survey: Brooks School Survey - May 2017  The survey will be available until Friday May 26th.

​ Attached is this week's S.W.A.G. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments.

​ We have another busy week ahead of us at Brooks: Term #3 Report Cards, our drama production 'Snoopy & Friends', hosting the North Island Track & Field Championships and more. Please stay up to date by reading through our SWAG. Please contact us at the school if you have any...

​ Attached is this week's edition of our SWAG. Please contact the school if you have any questions or comments.

​ Attached is this week's S.W.A.G. Please contact us at the school if you have any questions or comments.

​ Attached is a copy of our 2017-2018 school calendar.

​ Attached is this week's SWAG. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

​ A link to this week's S.W.A.G. can be found by clicking HERE. A reminder that we are hosting Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews on Wednesday April 5th. We will be dismissing students early at 2:15pm; however, school buses will be running at their regular times. 

​ Attached is this week's S.W.A.G. A reminder to all Grade 12 students that local scholarship applications are due at the end of this week (Friday March 31st). As well, a reminder to all students who use SD 47 buses that bus passes are mandatory. Students using school buses must produce their bus pass...

​ Attached is this week's Student Week at a Glance. It's a good reminder for our Grade 12 students and their parents that our Scholarship Blitz started last week. Information and applications can be picked up at our main office. The deadline for applications is Friday March 31st.

​ Attached is a copy of the Feb. 27th - Mar. 3rd S.W.A.G. Please contact us at school if you have any questions or comments.  

​ Attached is this week's S.W.A.G. Please contact us at the school if you have any questions.

​ Attached is this week's Student Week at a Glance.

​ Attached is a copy of our Student Week at a Glance for the week of Feb. 6th to Feb. 10th.

The scheduled presentation on Anxiety that was intended to occur on Monday February 6th has now been recheduled for Thursday February 16th. Thank you

​ Attached is a copy of our Jan. 30th - Feb. 3rd SWAG. It contains all the information students will need to know about our Semester #2 start-up.

​ Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday. Click on the following link for all the information you need to know about our first week back. SWAG Jan. 2nd - Jan. 6th

​ Click here for a link to our Nov. 15th edition of the Brooks' Briefs.

​ Click here for a link to a copy of Nov. 14th - Nov. 18th edition of our Student Week at a Glance.

​ Click HERE for a link to this week's S.W.A.G.

​ Please click here for a link to our Oct. 31 - Nov. 4th S.W.A.G.

​ Attached is a copy of our Student Week at a Glance for the week of Oct. 24 - Oct. 28

​See attachment below to view letter from Hon. Mike Bernier, Minister of Education to Parents.

​ Click the hyper-link for this week's SWAG:   SWAG Oct. 3 - Oct. 7

​ Click here for a link to our Sept. 27th edition of the Brooks' Briefs.

​ The SWAG (Student Week at a Glance) is an overview that we will put out for students at the start of each week. It is one more way that we hope to keep them informed and help students plan and make choices for the week. SWAG Sep. 26-30 .pdf

​ Here is a link to our first newsletter of the school year: Brooks' Briefs - Sept. 9th, 2016

​ Attached is a special Grad 2016 edition of Home & Away, SD #47s International Student Newsletter.

It was a message of inspiration and hope that First Nation speaker, Janelle-Dobson-Kocsis recently brought to interested students, teachers and parents at Brooks Secondary School and Tla'amin's Celebration of Success. Detailing early childhood experiences fraught with barriers and learning challenges, Dobson-Kocsis outlined how she overcame racism and a lack of confidence...

​ Our latest edition of 'Home & Away' is attached for your viewing pleasure.

​ Attached is the May 30th edition of the Brooks Briefs. Please let Mr. Burt know if you have any questions or comments.

​The Ministry of Education has released information regarding the upcoming changes with the new curriculum. Attached you will find information regarding changes to Provincial Assessment, a set of Q&A's regarding the New Curriculum as well as letter from the Deputy Minister regarding the changes. For further details on the redesigned curriculum,...

​ Here is a link to our latest edition of the Brooks' Briefs   Brooks' Briefs - May 17th  Inside you will find: Grad 2016 information and updates, a Brooks Fine Arts update, Grade 7 students transitioning to Brooks information, upcoming events and more. Please feel free to contact Mr. Burt at Jamie.Burt@sd47.bc.ca...

  Please click on the following link for the GRAD 2016 information that went home to students, parents and guardians. April 26 GRAD 2016 Update

​ Attached is the latest edition of the Brooks Briefs. Brooks' Briefs Apr. 14.pdf  

On Saturday, representatives from School District #47 and others in the community joined in the Tla'amin Nation celebration of the enactment of their treaty.  Hegus Clint Williams was presented with a sculpture that was commissioned by the Board and created by retired teacher, Ed Oldfield. The juvenile chinook salmon represents the...

​Attached is the latest edition of Home & Away: SD #47's International Education Newsletter. Home and Away April 2016 .pdf

​ Attached is the March 11th edition of our Brooks' Briefs. Have a wonderful Spring Break! School re-opens on Tuesday March 29th.

​ Attached is a notice we are hoping all of our parents, guardians and school community members will read. It provides details on the upcoming changes to our curriculum and information about the potential changes to our school's structure that we are looking at.

​ Attached is our Feb. 17th edition of the Brooks' Briefs. Please contact Mr. Burt at Jamie.Burt@sd47.bc.ca if you have any questions or comments. ...

​ Attached is the February 2016 edition of Home & Away. There is a nice feature on Ruihui (Jo Jo) Sun from Chengdo, China. Enjoy!

  ​Attached is our latest edition of the Brooks' Briefs. In it we say farewell to our Office Manager, Ms. Vallee, and wish her a Happy Retirement! We also welcome new staff members for the start of Semester #2. There is also some Day #1 Semester #2 information for students to be...

  Attached is the January 20th edition of the Brooks' Briefs. Our January Exam schedule and information is included.

​ Attached is the January 11th edition of the Brooks Briefs. Amongst other items, it contains all the information students and parents will need to know for our upcoming Exam Week (Jan. 25th - Jan. 29th).

​Please see attached revised School Calendar (addition of two Pro-D Days).

​ 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.

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.

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.
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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!...

Coles Town Centre has chosen to “Adopt” Texada Elementary School this year. Coles is currently fundraising to support book purchases for the school library. Individuals can “Adopt” as well, simply by following this link. Adoption takes about 30 seconds to complete and can be done for free, or with an optional...

​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.

In September 2015 ​Schools in School District 47 are introducing a new way to communicate directly with Parents and Students via their Smartphones. By downloading the Yapp App and adding your Child's school you can receive instant updates about upcoming events at your child's school, as well as find quick links...

​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.....

​ Below is a link to the latest edition of the Brooks' Briefs. Please let Mr. Burt know if you have any questions or comments. Brooks' Briefs - Dec. 11th

  ​Attached is our December edition of 'Home & Away'. Keep up with everything going on in our wonderful International Education Program.

​ Attached is our Nov. 9th edition of the Brooks' Briefs. Please contact Mr. Burt if you have any questions, comments or suggestions.

  ​Attached is our latest edition of Home and Away

​ Attached is our Oct. 27th edition of the Brooks' Briefs. If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Burt.

  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...

​ Below is a link to our latest edition of 'Home & Away', our International Student Newsletter created by Mr. Brach.Home and Away Oct. 2015

​ Below is a link to our latest edition of our Brooks' Briefs. Please contact Mr. Burt if you have any questions or comments. Brooks' Briefs Oct.13.pdf

  Here is our latest edition of the Brooks' Briefs. Please let Mr. Burt know if you have questions or comments.

  In commemoration of so many who had to experience residential schools, we are encouraging our school community to wear orange shirts on Wednesday September 30th. Please click on this link for more info: Orange Shirt Day Info

​"College Crew" is a blog that is put out by our Counselling Dept. to keep Brooks' students and their parents informed of upcoming post-secondary information and opportunities.College Crew Blog

​ Attached is our first edition of Home & Away, our International Student Newsletter that is created throughout the year by Mr. Brach

​ Our Ministry of Education is working with educators and parents on refining school curriculum to better meet the diverse needs of our students. Attached is a letter to parents from the Minister of Education, Mike Bernier New Curriculum - Parent Letter.pdf

​ Click on this link School Bus Info 2015-16 for all the information you will need to know about bussing this year. Please note, there have been some changes to routes.

​ 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

​ The first day of school is Tuesday Sept. 8th. We are looking forward to seeing all of our returning students and meeting the students who are new to Brooks as well. Click on the following link for all the information you will need. Back to School Info for Students  ...

​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...

  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

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...

​ Attached is our Monday June 15th edition of the Brooks' Briefs. It has general information about our Open House this Wednesday, our Awards and Scholarship Night on Thursday and much more. As always, please contact the school if you have questions or comments. 

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%...

​ Attached is a copy of the June 8th edition of the Brooks' Briefs. There is more information on some of our incredible student-athletes who are competing at the provincial level as well as some links to Grad 2015 info. We are celebrating our Class of 2015 this Friday and Saturday!...

​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...

​Interested in a career in an exciting, growing, and environmentally friendly field, consider training in Aquaculture through Excel Career College being hosted here in Powell River. For more information check out the attached document, or visit the following website: www.excelcareercollege.com.

​ 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!

  Attached is our latest edition of the Brooks' Briefs. It is a very busy time at our school and we are trying our best to capture some of the wonderful events and happenings that are going on! As always, please let Mr. Burt know if you have any questions or...

  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...

​ 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...

  Attached is our latest edition of the Brooks' Briefs. Please let Mr. Burt know if you have any questions or comments.

  Please see the attached edition of Brooks' Briefs. If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Burt at: Jamie.Burt@sd47.bc.ca ...

​ Attached is our latest edition of Brooks' Briefs.

  Attached is a copy of our school district's calendar for the 2015-2016 school year.

​ Attached is some general information regarding Grad and Dry Grad 2015. Please contact the school if you require more information.

  We have had a great start to Semester #2! Attached is our latest edition of Brooks' Briefs. Please let Mr. Burt know if you have any questions or comments.

​ 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.

​ Attached is our latest edition of Brooks' Briefs. Please let Mr. Burt know if you have any questions or comments.

​ Our last day of classes for Semester #1 is Thursday Jan. 29th. Exam Week begins on Friday Jan. 30th and will run through Thursday Feb. 5th. Please check the attached schedule for exam times and locations.

​ 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...

​ Attached is a copy of our latest edition of Brooks' Briefs.

​ Please see the attached notice regarding Early Registration for the 2015/2016. School Registration for 2015-16--Mar 31-15.pdf Please note: Registration is only required for new students, Kindergarten, and In-District Transfers. Deadline for early registration is March 31, 2015. Registrations submitted after March 31, 2015, will be subject to school availability. Please...

​ Please see the attached notice regarding Early Registration for the 2015/2016. School Registration for 2015-16--Mar 31-15.pdf Please note: Registration is only required for new students, Kindergarten, and In-District Transfers. Deadline for early registration is March 31, 2015. Registrations submitted after March 31, 2015, will be subject to school availability. Please...

​ Attached is our latest and last edition of Brooks' Briefs for 2014! Enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season.

  Attached is our latest edition of "Home & Away" courteousy of our International Program Counselor Mr. Brach. We hope you enjoy it!

​ Our Fitnesses Classes are hosting the 5th Annual Jingle Jog on Sunday Dec. 14th. All proceeds go to our local Food Bank. Please see the attached for more information.

​ Attached is our Term #1 Newsletter that went out with Report Cards last week. If you have any questions or comments please let us know.

  Attached is a link to our Dec. 7th edition of SD47's International Student Newsletter. A big thank you to our International Student Counsellor, Mr. Brach, for putting it together.

  ​Attached is our latest edition of Brooks' Briefs.

​ To kick off the month of December and spread the holiday spirit, our Student Leadership is organizing a Food Drive during the week of Dec. 1st - Dec. 5th. Read about the details in the attached.

  Please see the attachment for information regarding some unique learning experiences for students including: a Germany exchange trip for students in Grades 9 & 10 and information about SD #47s Coast Mountain Academy.

  Attached is our latest edition of 'Brooks' Briefs'. As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions please contact us at the school.

​ Attached is our latest edition of Brooks' Briefs. As always, if you have any comments, questions or suggestions please contact us at the school.

​  On Wednesday November 19th at 7:00pm, we are inviting all Grade 11 & 12 students and their parents/guardians to an evening conference where preparations can begin for life 'Beyond Brooks'. Please take a look at the attachments and pre-register for 2 sessions that interest you the most.

​ Mrs. Balzer and her Chem 12 class.  

  Please see the attached letter that has information about a new system we are trying this year to help improve communication between school and our students' homes. If you have any questions please contact us.

​ On Halloween our Student Council will be hosting a Costume Contest at lunch in the Great Hall.

  Here is a link to some important information for all of our Grade 12 students and their parents: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks/Publications/Grade%2012%20Student%20and%20Parent%20Information.pdf  

  Here is a link to the Oct. 22nd edition of "Brooks' Briefs": http://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks/Publications/Brooks'%20Briefs%20October%2022%202014.pdf If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Burt. 

​ Here is a link to a quick summary on how some of our teams made out last week ... http://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks/Publications/Athletics%20Update%20Oct.17.pdf

  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.

​ Check out our latest update from this week! Athletics Update - Oct.10.pdf

​ Check out our latest copy of Brooks' Briefs for the updates on Flex Time. http://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks/Publications/Brooks'%20Briefs%20-%20Oct.%208th.pdf

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  Attached is some information about what has been happening during our first week. Brooks Brief Welcome Back September 25 2014.pdf

   Attached is the procedure we will be using this year for any students who need to make changes to their timetables this year. Due to our delayed start and additional factors we are anticipating there may be more changes needed than usual. We thank you in advance for your patience...

​ Thursday September 18, 2014 Dear Parents and Guardians, As many of you know a tentative agreement has been reached between the BCTF and the government. Our local Board of Education has already ratified the agreement. Today the tentative agreement is going through the ratification process as BCTF members across the...

​ Attention Grade 12 students: It is time to start looking into opportunities for scholarships, bursaries and awards. Please check out the following link http://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks/ProgramsServices/counselling/aid/Pages/look.aspx If you have further questions please contact one of our counsellors.

I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to once again be part of Brooks Secondary School. For those of you who do not know I was a vice-principal at Brooks for two years (2005-2007) before making the move to elementary school. I spent the last 7 years as an elementary...

Grads can sign up in the office now for their Grad photos.

School District 47has recently updated its videos outlining the various Dual Credit programs available through Brooks Secondary School which can now be seen in high definition at the following link http://www.youtube.com/user/sd47ctc 

Secretary Treasurer Steve Hopkins announces updates to the New School Construction

School Trustee Mr. Doug Skinner recently reported out on the work of the Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee

This week, SD47 hosted its first ever Health and Wellness Conference for grade 7 students who are going to attend high school next year. The objective of the day was to help prepare students with information, tips, and ideas on how to get ready for this important transitional time in...

Promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma.
Mental health is a mental state of well-being that affects how people think, feel, and act; as well as helps to determine how people handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.  Mental health is important at every stage of life and affects...

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A group of 40 Brooks Secondary students and staff had the opportunity to explore Europe in an immersive, educational, and one-of-a-kind experience over Spring Break. The group toured Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and London taking in culture and history along the way. Noella Dayekh and Lily Frost were two of the...

​ February 22 nd is Pink Shirt Day . A day when people come together by wearing pink shirts to school or work to show their support for anti-bullying.
How it started Now with worldwide support and participation, Pink Shirt Day has grassroot beginnings. Inspired by an act of kindness in...

​Please take a moment to review the DRAFT Local School Calendar 2025-2026.pdf  and provide any suggestions you may have to info@sd47.bc.ca by March 7th.
The calendar will be adopted by the Board at the March 8th meeting.