May 25, 2021
May 25 Updates
Wild Schools
Howay staff and students have been working with “Wild Schools” for the 2020/2021 school year. A program that supports schools with environmental teaching, learning and experiences focused on BC’s biodiversity. This school year we have been fortunate to be working with a Wild School facilitator, Murray McLeod, on “Project WET (Water Education for Teachers)”.
Thank you Murray for visiting our school on May 13th and working with our primary classes. It was a great day and all the staff and students enjoyed their outside learning. Students explored how water must be transported from its source in nature to our houses for us to use it in our daily activities.
Teacher for a Day
Ms. Sidhu has been strengthening our Grade 4/5 student’s leadership skills during Physical Health Education. Div. 1 and 2 students have an opportunity to be “Teacher for a Day” where they work on presenting and teaching new games and activities to their peers. Check out this fun and creative way a few of our students set up and taught pickleball!
School Calendar 2021/2022
The school calendar for next year is now posted on our school website. Please click here to view.
Bike to School Week – May 31st – June 4th
Ride your bike, walk or wheel to school! If students are riding or wheeling on a scooter please remember to wear your helmet! Our bike rack is located at the front entrance of our school so students can safely lock up bikes during the day.
Walk 30 Challenge
This annual New West and Burnaby health promotion campaign challenges people to walk vigorously for 30 minutes, 5 times a week. Howay students have been walking and running on our field and around the neighbourhood as our whole school is participating in this challenge from May 10th to June 11th. Click here to read more.
Summer Learning Program
There are some great summer learning programs happening in our district. Click here to check out these opportunities and register if you are interested!
Welcome to Kindergarten
Our Welcome to Kindergarten event will take place on Wednesday, May 26th. We are looking forward to meeting all of our new and returning families.
School Supplies
Student school supply packs for the 2021/2022 school year are available now to order online. Please click here for ordering information.
Upcoming Dates
| May 26th | Welcome to Kindergarten |
| June 4th | Howay Spirit Day – Tacky Tourist Day – RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 18TH |
| June 11th | Runathon (PAC fundraiser) |
| June 16th | Howay Fun Day |
| June 21st | National Indigenous People’s Day |
| June 25th | Report Cards on MyEd family portal |
| June 29th | Last day of school for students |