Jun
National Indigenous Peoples Day happens each June 21 during summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
Jul
Happy Canada Day!
This is a statutory holiday when all SD8 facilities and offices will be closed.
Aug
Happy B.C. Day!
Today SD8 celebrates the wonderful province we call home.
This is a statutory holiday when all SD8 facilities and offices are closed.
Sep
Today SD8 celebrates all employees whose work inspires and supports each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.
SD8 also recognizes union partners and partner organizations and associations whose work supports SD8 employee groups.
This is a statutory holiday and all SD8 facilities and offices are closed.
Welcome back!
September 2 is the first day of the 2025-2026 school year.
Students will be dismissed three hours early, and buses will be scheduled accordingly.
"Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society."
SD8 joins the rest of Canada to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. September 30 honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
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