News & Events

May 1, 2026

Principal’s Message – May 1st

Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,

Please see the Linked Message from your PAC – Call for Nominations for the 2026/27 École Herbert Spencer Parent Advisory Council Executive

 

Please see the following highlights, reminders, updates and information!

 

Herbert Spencer Carnival is Back! – May 29th 5:00 – 8:00 PM

The much anticipated Herbert Spencer Carnival is back and will be held on Friday, May 29th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

Tickets and Food are available for purchase using School Cash Online

Adults – $5
Students – $10 (under the age of 5 is free)
Hot Dog or Veggie Dog/Chips/Water Combo – $5

*The event will be rain or shine and we will not be able to offer refunds

*Tickets can be purchased right up until the date but hotdog combo order deadline is Friday May 22nd

*We NEED VOLUNTEERS to make this event possible. If adults volunteer they don’t need to purchase a ticket!   VOLUNTEER SIGN UP!

*Please let Mr Manville know should you need support with ticket or food purchasing for this event.

 

May Day!

The 156th May Day Celebration is set for May 23rd this year at Queens Park Stadium!

We had the pleasure of welcoming some past Herbert Spencer Alumni today, to speak to our Intermediate Students about May Day’s History and opportunities for students from Grades 2 – 6 to get involved this year! We were so proud of them, they did an amazing job.

All the information you need is available at nwmayday.com

Folk Dance for students in Grade 2- 3 – Sign Up Here

Maypole Dancing for students in Grades 4 – 6 – Sign Up Here

Also for students in Grades 5 and 6 have the opportunity to be a part of the Royal Suite – Sign Up Here (deadline is coming, the Draw is May 2nd so don’t delay!)

 

Community Happenings!

May Day! 

Help Name our Newest Elementary School! – see details here (deadline for submissions is May 29)

Royal Soccer Club Summer Day Camps!

 

Upcoming Calendar Dates:

May 4     EFI Consolidation Get Together – Spencer and Qayqayt – Queens Park
May 5      VSO – All Grade 2s
May 6      GMS Family Open House
May 6      PAC Meeting at 6:30PM (Library)
May 7      Elementary Collaboration Day – Students Dismissed at 12:05PM
May 7      Welcome to Kindergarten (2026/27 Kindergarten Families)
May 8     McDonald’s & Woomi Sushi (Order by Thu May 1)
May 15    Professional Development Day – School is Closed to Students
May 18    Victoria day – School is Closed
May 21     GMS Grade 5 School Visits

 

*Save the Dates

May 22 – Papa John’s Pizza  (Order by Thu May 15)
May 27    EFI Open House for incoming Qayqayt Families!
May 28   Elementary District Track Meet – Grade 4/5
May 29  Spencer Carnival!  5:00 – 8:00 PM
June 5 – McDonald’s & Woomi Sushi (Order by Thu May 29)
Jun 12   Grade 5 Graduation – Mid Day Ceremony/Epic Water Battle
Jun 17    Grade 5 Year End Activity – “Outdoor Experience” Langley
Jun 19   Sports Day!
June 19 – Sports Day – Hot Dog Day (Order by Thu June 12)
June 25 – Grad Families BBQ

 

Useful Links:

École Herbert Spencer Website
École Herbert Spencer Parent Advisory Council Website
PAC Events Calendar
École Herbert Spencer 2025-26 School Calendar
School Cash Online Information
Family Portal Instructions for Parents
My Ed BC Parent Portal instructions