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Classes are in session Wednesday after a small fire Tuesday (Dec. 12) at Journey Middle School. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Small fire breaks out during Sooke middle school band concert

Classes in session after Tuesday evening blaze doused by firefighters

 

Students at Mount Doug secondary line up for lunch at the Camosun Cuisine Machine, where both college and high school students can experience the high-paced environment on a food truck. (Stephanie Dawson/Courtesy SD61)

Saanich-based food truck serves students taste of culinary world

The Camosun Cuisine Machine visits high schools at all three south Island school districts

 

Joseph Singers and Dancers from Esquimalt Nation performed at Spencer Middle School to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on (Wednesday) June 14. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Langford school marks National Indigenous Peoples Day

Joseph Singers and Dancers from Esquimalt Nation were there to teach about Indigenous culture

 

Students from three Langford schools marched along Goldstrem Avenue for Red Dress Day. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Red Dress Day honoured by Langford schools with march down Goldstream

Students march from Ruth King to Savory to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women

Students from three Langford schools marched along Goldstrem Avenue for Red Dress Day. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Belmont Bulldogs lineman Dontae Bull back in 2017 before he suited up with Fresno State University. (Black Press Media file photo)

Langford grad Dontae Bull picked first overall in CFL draft

Belmont grad set to join Ottawa Redblacks after playing 5 years for Fresno State University

Belmont Bulldogs lineman Dontae Bull back in 2017 before he suited up with Fresno State University. (Black Press Media file photo)
Two men were arrested after they were spotted with an airsoft rifle near Royal Roads University Thursday (April 27) afternoon, prompting a brief lockdown at two schools. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

UPDATE: Two men arrested, released after replica rifle sparks lockdowns in Colwood

Royal Roads University, John Stubbs Memorial School were locked down Thursday afternoon

Two men were arrested after they were spotted with an airsoft rifle near Royal Roads University Thursday (April 27) afternoon, prompting a brief lockdown at two schools. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
From left to right: Pacheedaht First Nation Chief Jeff Jones, Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, Langford-Juan De Fuca MLA John Horgan, and Sooke School District board chair Ravi Parmar at the announcement on Friday (March 31) at the Sooke School District office in Langford. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Progress underway to upgrade one of B.C.’s ‘most seismically unsafe’ schools in Port Renfrew

‘Current school is made of cinderblock with mortar that would be dust in a strong breeze’

From left to right: Pacheedaht First Nation Chief Jeff Jones, Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, Langford-Juan De Fuca MLA John Horgan, and Sooke School District board chair Ravi Parmar at the announcement on Friday (March 31) at the Sooke School District office in Langford. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Kailey Sutherland said it has been terrifying at times working as a crossing guard at the roundabout on Langford Parkway near Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School and Pexsisen Elementary School in Langford. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Obey crossing guards: Drivers failing to stop for children near Langford schools

Sooke School District issues warning after near misses in marked crosswalks

Kailey Sutherland said it has been terrifying at times working as a crossing guard at the roundabout on Langford Parkway near Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School and Pexsisen Elementary School in Langford. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
SD62 had to cancel one of its bus routes on Feb. 15 due to a driver being out sick. (Black Press Media file photo)

SD62 faring better than other districts with school bus driver shortages

District hiring more on-call drivers, but not facing high cancellation numbers other areas are

SD62 had to cancel one of its bus routes on Feb. 15 due to a driver being out sick. (Black Press Media file photo)
Sooke School District 62 is opening registration for the popular Nature Kindergarten program from Jan. 9 through 13. (Black Press Media file photo)

SD62 Nature Kindergarten registration opens Jan. 9

All interested parents must attend an info session on Jan. 5 or 7 in order to register

Sooke School District 62 is opening registration for the popular Nature Kindergarten program from Jan. 9 through 13. (Black Press Media file photo)
Sooke School District board trustee Ravi Parmar takes a look back at 2022 and a look ahead at 2023. (Fikle - Black Press Media)

Sooke School Board’s priorities set for 2023

Education board chair Ravi Parmar looks back and ahead

Sooke School District board trustee Ravi Parmar takes a look back at 2022 and a look ahead at 2023. (Fikle - Black Press Media)
The Sooke School District 62 office in Langford. (Black Press Media file)

‘The time is now’: SD62 lobbying for school food program

Letters sent to province, feds calling for healthy food in schools

The Sooke School District 62 office in Langford. (Black Press Media file)
The Sooke School District Board of Education had a busy first meeting on Nov. 29 which among other things saw the creation of a staff affordability fund and a public reaffirmation of district’s commitment to using teaching materials which destigmatize gender identity and sexual orientation discussions. (Black Press Media file photo)

SD62 creates fund to help staff struggling with rising cost of living

Board of education reaffirms support for gender identity classroom materials

The Sooke School District Board of Education had a busy first meeting on Nov. 29 which among other things saw the creation of a staff affordability fund and a public reaffirmation of district’s commitment to using teaching materials which destigmatize gender identity and sexual orientation discussions. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Royal Bay Secondary School community came out in full force Wednesday (Nov. 30) for the school’s 10,000 Tonight food drive in support of the Goldstream Food Bank. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Royal Bay Secondary School shoots for 10,000 food items

The school’s annual 10,000 Tonight food drive returned to its full program Wednesday

The Royal Bay Secondary School community came out in full force Wednesday (Nov. 30) for the school’s 10,000 Tonight food drive in support of the Goldstream Food Bank. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Belmont Secondary School music students Hongye Lin, Mac Johnston, Jay Lausman and Nihitha Pottumutu are gearing up for this year’s Winter Concert, set for Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Belmont students aim to hit the perfect notes at winter concert

Dec. 8 event showcases hard work of dozens of students in multiple bands

Belmont Secondary School music students Hongye Lin, Mac Johnston, Jay Lausman and Nihitha Pottumutu are gearing up for this year’s Winter Concert, set for Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Sooke School District board trustee Ravi Parmar inside Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School during opening day on Nov. 14. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Sooke School District sees near-record bump in student population

Approximately 600 more students this school year, after 827 were added in 2021-22

Sooke School District board trustee Ravi Parmar inside Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School during opening day on Nov. 14. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Chief Russ Chipps of Beecher Bay First Nation speaking at the groundbreaking for Centre Mountain Lellum Middle school back in November 2020. (Black Press Media file photo)

Chief Chipps looking to build on progress with SD62

“People are just caring more these days,” according to Scia’New First Nations Chief

Chief Russ Chipps of Beecher Bay First Nation speaking at the groundbreaking for Centre Mountain Lellum Middle school back in November 2020. (Black Press Media file photo)
Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School welcomed students for the first time Monday (Nov. 14). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

PHOTOS: New Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School opens to students in Langford

Construction delays meant students were placed elsewhere for the start of the school year

Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School welcomed students for the first time Monday (Nov. 14). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Student Vote elections are run through CIVIX and take place in participating schools. Students are taught the process of how to vote, including looking at each candidate’s viewpoints before hitting the polls. (Black Press Media file photo)

Student vote sees very different outcome in Langford

Mock election encourages children’s civic interest

Student Vote elections are run through CIVIX and take place in participating schools. Students are taught the process of how to vote, including looking at each candidate’s viewpoints before hitting the polls. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Sooke School District is looking to include space for a community hub in plans for a new Colwood school. (Black Press Media file photo)

SD62 looking to build space for non-profits in plans for new Colwood school

SD62 is still looking secure funding to build the south Colwood elementary school in Royal Bay

The Sooke School District is looking to include space for a community hub in plans for a new Colwood school. (Black Press Media file photo)