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135 North Pym Road, Box 1570, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H4| Phone: 250-248-5721 | Contact Us

NEWS RELEASE: Student Experiment Going into Space

It’s official! A science experiment designed by five École Ballenas students will go into space. This summer, when the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program Mission 13 to the International Space Station (ISS) launches, an experiment, titled Investigating the Growth Patterns of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Sprouts in Microgravity: a Potential Nourishment for Future Manned Spaceflight, will be on board. Please click link for full NEWS RELEASE 2019 01 14 - News Release -Student Experiment Going Into Space - SD69.pdf

NEWS RELEASE: Student Experiment Going into Space

It’s official! A science experiment designed by five École Ballenas students will go into space. This summer, when the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program Mission 13 to the International Space Station (ISS) launches, an experiment, titled Investigating the Growth Patterns of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Sprouts in Microgravity: a Potential Nourishment for Future Manned Spaceflight, will be on board. Please click link for full NEWS RELEASE 2019 01 14 - News Release -Student Experiment Going Into Space - SD69.pdf

THE WIZARD OF OZ The Musical!

Feb 14 & 15 7:00 p.m.
Feb 16 Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m.
Feb 21 & 22 7:00 p.m.
Feb 23 Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m.
NEWS RELEASE: Student Experiment Going into Space

It's official! A science experiment designed by five École Ballenas students will launch into space this summer. When the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program Mission 13 to the International Space Station launches, the experiment, will be on board....

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Kindergarten and Programs of Choice Registration Window for September 2019

Student Registration window opens on Monday, January 21, 2019 and runs through to Friday, February 1, 2019. For further information on registration process and documentation required, please click "Read More" link.

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Applications for Cross-boundary Enrollment for September 2019

Cross-boundary applications for September 2019 must be submitted during the months of February and March (First Monday in Feb. up to, and including, the last Friday in Mar. prior to Spring Break). EARLY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Open House, District Programs Fair and Grade 8 Information Night

January 16, 2019

Tuesday, February 12
6:30-8:00 p.m.

January 15, 2019

Exam Schedule - Grade 10-12 – Jan 2019 With the exception of the Numeracy...

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September 20, 2018

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 FROM THE LIBRARY: Just a reminder that all textbooks for semester...

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Pop-up Lunch for final Foods Class Assessment ⁦@BradburyMonica⁩ pic.twitter.com/WmSw5i4CwH

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Whalers win the #totem congratulations girls. pic.twitter.com/EsTKPjatUd

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Whaler Sr. Girls going to the #Totem Finals today at 4:00 pm. pic.twitter.com/S9oT8Ir2jZ

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Trades Exploration, digging out the concrete to prepare post holes for new cedar bus shelter. pic.twitter.com/kYs1dOVY2D

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School Calendar

Grade 11 Numeracy Exam

Grade 11 Numeracy Exam

12:20 PM - 03:05 PM

Please refer to attached schedule

Exam Schedule Jan 2019 REVISED.pdf

Grade 8 Boys Basketball Game

Grade 8 Boys Basketball Game

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

A Block & Eng 12 Exams

A Block & Eng 12 Exams

08:40 AM - 11:25 AM

Regular Classroom/EN 12 see exam schedule attached

All students will be following double blocks on Jan. 24 & 25 to accomodate Semester One final exams. Grade 8 & 9 students will attend regular classes. Grade 10-12 students will only attend if they have an exam or they have not completed the learning outcomes in that class. See attached schedule.

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12:20 PM - 03:05 PM

All students will be following double blocks on Jan. 24 & 25 to accomodate Semester One final exams. Grade 8 & 9 students will attend regular classes. Grade 10-12 students will only attend if they have an exam or they have not completed the learning outcomes in that class. See attached schedule.

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Semester 1 Term 3 Ends for Grade 8s

Semester 1 Term 3 Ends for Grade 8s

C Block & Communications 12 Exam

C Block & Communications 12 Exam

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Regular Classrooms / Comm 12 see exam schedule attached

All students will be following double blocks on Jan. 24 & 25 to accomodate Semester One final exams. Grade 8 & 9 students will attend regular classes. Grade 10-12 students will only attend if they have an exam or they have not completed the learning outcomes in that class. See attached schedule.

Jan 25 Exam Schedule Revised.JPG

12:20 PM - 03:05 PM

All students will be following double blocks on Jan. 24 & 25 to accomodate Semester One final exams. Grade 8 & 9 students will attend regular classes. Grade 10-12 students will only attend if they have an exam or they have not completed the learning outcomes in that class. See attached schedule.

Jan 25 Exam Schedule Revised.JPG

Semester Two Begins

Semester Two Begins

Semester 2 Term 4 Starts for Grade 8s

Semester 2 Term 4 Starts for Grade 8s

Senior Girls Baskeball Home Game

Senior Girls Baskeball Home Game

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Night at Oscars Dance

Night at Oscars Dance

06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Senior Boys Basketball Home Game

Senior Boys Basketball Home Game

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

VIU Assessment Tests

VIU Assessment Tests

Cross-boundary Applications for Following School Year - WINDOW OPENS

Cross-boundary Applications for Following School Year - WINDOW OPENS

Grade 8 Skills Day

Grade 8 Skills Day

Lunchtime Q & A with Michelle Stilwell - MLA for Parksville-Qualicum

Lunchtime Q & A with Michelle Stilwell - MLA for Parksville-Qualicum

11:25 AM - 12:15 PM

Grade 8 Girls Basketball Home Game

Grade 8 Girls Basketball Home Game

03:45 PM - 04:45 PM

Grade 8 Boys Basketball Game

Grade 8 Boys Basketball Game

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Economics Workshop

Economics Workshop

Persue Your Passion - Grades tbd

Persue Your Passion - Grades tbd

www.inventaworld.com

VIU Individual Advisor Appointments

VIU Individual Advisor Appointments

Counselling Office

Grade 9 Immunizations

Grade 9 Immunizations

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open House and Grade 8 Information Night

Open House and Grade 8 Information Night

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Open House Flyer BSS 2019.pdf

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM