Cheslakees Elementary School |

Our students are loving the snow! This week we also explored candy canes – what do they taste like, what do they sound like, what do they look like, were some of the questions students answered.

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 ces-sec

Debbie Anderson visited our school and dissected a salmon. Our students learned about the different organs and where they are located in a salmon. Our students are also learning about symbols of Canada. One of those symbols is the beaver.

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 ces-sec

Leading up to Hallowe’en, students have been having lots of fun learning about bats, conducting science experiments on pumpkins, and playing in the rain!

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 ces-sec

Students learned how trees grow. We counted the rings of a maple tree recently cut down. Student-led Conferences happened last week as well. Thank you to all of our families who attended with their child. Some of our student were also the lucky recipients of the Indigenous Programs’ monthly draw for September.

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 ces-sec

The students at Cheslakees School have been having another busy week. This week each student tasted different apples and decided which one was their favourite. Granny Smith apples appeared as the winner in one of the classes.

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 ces-sec

Wearing Orange because Every Child Matters.

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 ces-sec

Students learned about the lack of choice faced by children who attended residential school. We wear orange because Every Child Matters.

We are excited to welcome all of our students and their families to our school community!

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 ces-sec

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 ces-sec

We welcome all of our Kindergarten families to Cheslakees Elementary School.

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 ces-sec

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Please check the School District website for the most updated information at www.sd85.bc.ca

Dec. 7 ~ Photo retakes day at 9 a.m.

Dec. 8 ~ First term report cards go home.

Dec. 13 ~ Christmas Concert at 6:30 p.m. Please bring your child to their classroom at 6:15 p.m. We are asking each family to bring half a dozen (6) snacks or treats to share. Coffee and tea will be served after the performance.

Dec. 16 ~ Pyjama Day!
~Last day for students before the Christmas Break.

Dec. 19-30 ~ Christmas Break.

Jan. 2 ~ Schools closed for statutory holiday (Jan. 1).

Jan. 3 ~ In Service day – no students.

Jan. 4 ~ First day back for students.

Jan. 19 ~ Dental Screening by Island Health.