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Funny, Inspirational, and interesting anecdotes and stories about Saanich School District past, present, and future.

March - Moon of the Frog - WEXES - Begins February 9, 2024

"The frog on the face of the moon represents DOLUÁNW̱ - the Keeper of the Sacred Season.  It is time

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Year End - SIS,ET The Elder Moon

The New Moon starts on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023.

SIS,ET  is the oldest in the moon family and

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Remembrance Day in Saanich Schools

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the people who have

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SJELȻÁSEṈ - Moon of Putting your Paddle Away in the Bush

"With the coming of this moon, it is now time to thank your paddle for taking you to gather foods

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November: W̱ESELÁNEW̱ - Moon of the Shaker Leaves - Nov 13 to Dec 11, 2023

“The Leaves are ready to fall. The wind comes. Turbulence is felt in the waters and skies. The Earth

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October - PEKELÁNEW̱ - The Moon that Turns the Leaves White

This moon marks the end of Summer and the beginning of cooler weather. 

  • The longer, cooler nights
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Sidney Receives Love of Reading Foundation Grant

This year, Sidney Elementary was selected as one of four schools in BC to be awarded the prestigious

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June is PRIDE Month!

Saanich School District is proud to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community during June with a variety of

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June: ĆENŦEKI - The Sockeye Moon - June 17-July 16 2023

'The moon is the same colour as the pale grey sockeye salmon. The sockeye return to this moon. The

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Saanich Students Excel at Skills Canada National Event!

Saanich students engaged in regional and provincial BC Skills Canada competitions with great results

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