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Thank you Thank you Thank you! Happy Campers Childcare a Audy Autobody a London Drugs a Old Style Repair Ltd a Thrifty Foods a Vancity a BrownBros a Rockbebe a Langford Rona for the BBQ grill and propane a Glen Lake Inn for the ice at the BBQ a Wendy Hobbs cash donation a Twiggly Wiggly the Clown/ Fantale Productions a Thank You to all our silent auction sponsors. a Thank You to the 100 plus volunteers; parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, grade 5/6 students and PAC alumni. a The event would not have gone on without your help. a Thank You to Happy Valley administration for all your support and assistance a Thank You to the 2012 Happy Valley PAC for the many hours, hard work and commitment in planning this hugely successful event. a Over 10,000 dollars was raised! a This money goes directly back to our children in their classroom supporting additional activities and field trips.
For students who will be in Grades 1 - 6 in 2012 - 2013 If you would like to have input about your child's class placement for next year please fill in the attached form. This is not a teacher request form as we do not know who is teaching which grade next year. T his is strictly for educational grade placement.
School Supplies for 2012-2013 Kindergarten Grade One Grade Two Grade Three Grade Four Grades Five and Six
Volunteers are needed for Wednesday June 27th "Fun Day"
Boys and Girls Club Outdoor Adventure Camp The camp runs for 3 weeks in July and August at the Boys and Girls Club Outdoor Centre in Metchosin. See Parent Resources page for more info.
The Greater Victoria Public Library has created a fun free trivia contest to celebrate Canadian Children's Book Week. see Parent Resources page
The School Planning Council (SPC) has begun their initial work in creating the school plan for the 2012/2013 school year. To assist in this process, we would like your input to ensure the plan meets the expectations of the school's many stakeholders. The following survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and will provide the SPC with great information towards the completion of Happy Valley's School Plan for 2012/2013. Just click on the link Thanks for your input!
Literacy Connection Westshore Supporting literacy and learning in the Westshore communities. See Parent Resources page
For Parents of Grade 6 students May: Dunsmuir student ambassadors will visit Happy Valley's Gr. Sixes May: Parent evening session at Dunsmuir June: Happy Valley Gr. 6's will tour Dunsmuir Info for Dunsmuir's Dance Academy and Soccer Academy
Restitution Happy Valley is a pilot school for Restitution. Using restorative practices we will endeavor to “create conditions for the person to fix their mistake and to return to the group strengthened." Diane Gossen. The entire Happy Valley staff took training on the School Planning Day September 19, 2011. This training will provide all of the adults that work with our children the language to work with children in a positive and productive manner.