Please see the message below from the Ministry of Education about the parent Student Learning Survey.

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to hear from you! Please share your thoughts about your child’s learning by completing the BC
Student Learning Survey (SLS). This survey happens every year and helps us make education better for
all students in BC.

Why your opinion matters:
• It’s the only survey that asks parents across BC about their child’s learning.
• Your answers add to what students and staff share, giving a full picture.
• Results help identify areas of concern and guide improvements.
Please complete the survey by May 1, 2026:
https://www.awinfosys.com/surveyfull1/central/main/access_Parent.asp
• Available in 18 languages
• Takes about 30 minutes
• Voluntary and anonymous

Your responses are anonymous, securely stored in Canada, and not linked to your child.
Need help?
Call 1-866-558-5339 or email support@awinfosys.com
Thank you for helping us improve education for all BC students!
Sincerely,
David Hosick
Director, Economics & Data Science Lab
Ministry of Education and Child Care
David.Hosick@gov.bc.c

Lakewood’s 2nd Annual Family Games Night – Thursday, March 5!

Join us on March 5 from 5:30 – 7:30pm for a fun night of board games and dinner with your family in the Lakewood gym. The Interactivity Board Game Cafe will be on-site with a variety of fun games for all families and ages!

Optional pre-ordered dinner is available (Subway or Panago Pizza), plus the concession will be open with drinks, popcorn, and candy.  Admission is by donation per family (suggested amount is $10.00). Funds raised support your Lakewood PAC and fun activities for your kids! 

The deadline to register and pre-order dinner is Friday, February 27.  Please note that this event sold out last year, so sign up soon if you don’t want to miss out! 
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/march-5-lakewood-family-games-night

Also, if you are able to sign up for a volunteer shift this will help the event run smoothly. https://volunteersignup.org/Y3BD3

During STEAM Week (January 26– February 2), Lakewood students will engage in a school-wide project titled “Lakewood’s Most Magnificent Thing.” Inspired by The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires and Adrienne Gear’s guide, students will explore the IDEATE, MAKE, and SHARE stages of the design process to create their own “magnificent things.”  Your child’s teacher will be sending out information, soon, as to what each student needs to make their creation.  This is a week long school wide event. 

Nature Kindergarten
• Registration: Jan 12–16 (8:00 AM–11:59 PM)
• Lottery: Jan 19; notifications Jan 20–23
• Attendance at an information session required (Saseenos Jan 8 6-7PM or Sangster Jan 10 10:30-11:30 AM). Families can attend either or.

Catchment is as follows:
o Sangster – Belmont Zone students.
o Saseenos – Milnes Landing Zone

French Immersion Kindergarten
• Registration: Jan 12–16 (8:00 AM–11:59 PM)
• Lottery: Jan 19; notifications Jan 20–23
Optional info session: Jan 6 6:30 PM MS Teams

Regular Kindergarten
• Registration: Jan 26–30 (8:00 AM–11:59 PM), any registrations received on Jan 31 onwards will follow enrolment priorities and attend in catchment or overflow if necessary.
• Lottery: Feb 2; notifications Feb 3–6

Grades 1–12
• Opens Jan 26 (ongoing)

School Change Requests (important if you want to return to your catchment school after a forced transfer because of no room at your catchment school)

• Feb 9–20; decisions by June 1 (8:00 AM–11:59 PM)

Reminder that the bus loop is for busses only.  Please do not drive through the loop, even to turn around,  especially during our busy times i.e. 8-9AM and 2-3PM.  This is for the safety of our bus drivers, bus duty person and our students.  

Nature Kindergarten 2026: Mandatory Parent Information Sessions this week

Families who are interested in registering their child(ren) for Nature Kindergarten are asked to attend one of the following parent information sessions:

Thursday, January 8^th from 6 to 7 pm at Saseenos Elementary

Saturday, January 10^th from 10:30 to 11:30 am at Sangster Elementary

You must attend a session to receive the Nature Kindergarten registration form.  For more information, please visit Kindergarten Registration Information for Children Born in 2021 | Sooke School District