May 1, 2026
Principal’s Message – May 1st
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,
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!
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