May 8, 2025
Principal’s Message – May 9th
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,
A warm welcome once again to the newest members of the Herbert Spencer Family – our incoming 2025/26 Kindergarten class! We have now added you to our weekly communications which is how you will receive much of the important school information you need regarding upcoming dates, special events, school wide activities, and programs.
For starters … Linked here is the Kindergarten Gradual Entry Schedule for 2025/26.
Our entire School Community can expect further information regarding the 2025/26 School year soon.
Congratulations to the Reading Minions who recently competed in the Reading Link Grand Challenge this past Wednesday! While they didn’t place they did an exceptional job to get to that point and should be very proud of their accomplishments. We are so proud of all our Reading Link Challenge Teams and look forward to Next Year’s Event! A huge thank you to Ms Thomas for her leadership and the PAC once again, for supporting this awesome program and event!
Also a huge THANK YOU to all the families that donated to our Book Exchange! It was a huge hit in the Library today. What a great way to celebrate Reading as a Community!
And … while Hockey, Basketball, Soccer and 4-Square still reign supreme on the playground daily, amongst a variety of other activities …. a Baseball game has been breaking out recently and Lacrosse is BACK!
We are so proud of our students and their positive engagement in structured play opportunities and particularly those they have developed individually – focus is always on inclusion, managing and thriving in competition, and of course having FUN!
Our Next Spring Performance!
Our Performing Arts Club is set and ready to present the HIGH “C’s” Adventure! We will have a daytime performance for our students and two evening performances for the entire community on Wednesday, May 21st at 6PM and Thursday, May 22nd at 6PM.
Please Reserve your Attendance Here!
Grade 5 Grad Social! – Tuesday, May 13th
We’re excited to announce that your PAC is hosting a special Grade 5 Grad Social to celebrate our amazing students as they get ready to head into middle school!
Join us on Tuesday, May 13th from 6:00–8:00 PM at Herbert Spencer School for an unforgettable evening of fun and memories.
The PAC needs your help to make this event a success! Please use this volunteer sign up sheet, to select a half hour shift and help us to run this event smoothly.
Thank you – we appreciate all the help we can get.
2024/25 Herbert Spencer Yearbook!
The 2024-25 Herbert Spencer Yearbook is complete and now available for pre-ordering! Yearbooks will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom in Late June. Should you need financial support in purchasing a Yearbook please contact Mr Manville directly at pmanville@sd40.bc.ca
Questions? Please direct them to the PAC Yearbook Committee at yearbook.herbertspencer@gmail.com
Parent’s Night Out: – May 31st at the Royal City Curling Club – Tickets NOW AVAILABLE on MUNCH-A-LUNCH
PAC Parent’s Night Out is scheduled for May 31st in the lounge upstairs at the Royal City Curling Club. The theme is 80’s night!
Important Upcoming Dates:
- May 13 Grade 5 Grad Social 6:00 to 8:00 PM
- May 16 Professional Development Day
- May 19 Victoria Day – School is Closed
Community Happenings!
Douglas College Summer Camps Registration Opens Friday, April 25th at 12:00 PM – More Information Here!
Calendar Dates:
- May 13 Grade 5 Grad Social 6:00 to 8:00 PM
- May 16 Professional Development Day
- May 19 Victoria Day – School is Closed
- May 23 Learn 2 Ride Grade 4
- May 23 Papa John’s Pizza Fun Lunch
- May 26 Learn 2 Ride Grade 4
- May 27/28 School Wide Field Trip
- May 29 Grade 5 Track Meet – Mercer Stadium
- May 31 Parents Night Out – Royal City Curling Club
- Jun 4 PAC Annual General Meeting – Executive Elections
- Jun 5 Grade 5 Students Visit Glenbrook
- Jun 6 McDonalds and Sushi Fun Lunch
- Jun 10 Grade 5 Trip to Otter Co-op
- Jun 13 Grade 5 Graduation
- Jun 19 Sports Day! (QPA)
- Jun 19 Hot Dog Fun Lunch Day
- Jun 26 Last day for students – Dismissal at 2pm
- Jun 27 Admin Day
Useful Links:
École Herbert Spencer Website
École Herbert Spencer 2024-25 Calendar
Fun Lunch Ordering Information
School Cash Online Information
Family Portal Instructions for Parents
Key Registration Dates for 2025-26 School Year
My Ed BC Parent Portal instructions