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

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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Music in Saanich Schools!

Saanich band students have been busy making music, and memories!

Stelly's band students traveled

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PENÁW̱EṈ - Moon of the Camas Harvest - May 19, 2023 - June 17, 2023

“This moon is the moon of the Camas Harvest. It is time to dig ḰȽO,EL (camas) the earth is warming

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Bullhead Moon - April 19, 2023 - May 18 , 2023

"In this moon, the PIOTEȽ (a group of three stars called the Duck Hunters) appears on the horizon. 

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Parkland Student Shines in Track and Field

Parkland student Ruby Broadbent participated in the Oregon Relays Track and Field events on April

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