Aug 31, 2023

School Hours:

Mon – Thurs: 8:25am – 3:00pm

Fri: 8:25am – 12:45pm

First Day of School

The first day of school is very exciting for children. It is the first day when they re-unite with their friends and also meet new students. It is also the first day when they meet with their new teachers. As a result, the first day of school can also cause some anxiety. We want to make this day a fun and exciting day for our students. We must not forget that this is an exciting day for parents as well! 

Please follow the following schedule for Tuesday September 3, 2024:

Students and parents greeted at the gate 8:15 - 8:25 am

Classes start           8:25 am 

Parents arrive to take students home        10:30 am

Students are dismissed                         11:00 am

Please note that there is no school bus service for this day. 

We understand that parents are eager to meet the teachers that will be taking care of their children. You will have an opportunity to meet the teachers and EAs at 10:30 am when all students and staff will be in the playground. Please use this time to get acquainted with Choice School staff.

We also ask that as you take your children home, please ensure that your classroom teacher has been informed.

Annual General Meeting

Please note the Annual General Meeting will be held on

Monday October 7, 2024 at

7:00 pm in the library. There are Director's positions open on the Board and we invite parents and community members to submit Statements of Interest in serving on the Board. 

This is the perfect opportunity to have a say in the direction and policies of the school and have a positive impact.

For further information, please contact the Board chair or the Principal.

"Meet the teacher" evening

At this event, parents are invited to attend the school and meet with the Principal and the teachers and discuss the curriculum. It is currently scheduled for

Thursday September 12, 2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm.

We truly believe that parents are important partners in education. Therefore, this is a very important evening and at least one of the parents from each family will be required to attend. During the evening, you will gain a lot of information about school policies and procedures. 

We look forward to meeting you all!

School Access Zones

In order to maintain safety and security at schools, the Ministry of Education has implemented Access Zones whereby police can arrest or issue tickets to anyone found impeding access, disrupting or interfering with educational activities or attempting to intimidate an individual within 20 metres (66 feet) of school property. These zones will be in effect on school days from

7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and during extracurricular school activities at all of B.C.’s K-12 public and independent schools, with limited exceptions.



Cellphone restrictions

Cellphones and other digital devices will be restricted in B.C. schools when students return to school next week as part of a series of actions to keep kids safe and healthy.

“Every child in British Columbia should feel safe, supported and engaged when they head back to school next week,” said Premier David Eby. “Our government is ensuring students can reach their full potential by restricting cellphones in classrooms, keeping harassing protestors away from school grounds, and making sure kids are fed and ready to learn.”

New parent Tea/orientation

Last week, a number of new parents came to our campus and enjoyed chatting to some of our staff and current parents.

It marked the beginning of an important partnership in which they will reap many benefits as their gifted children grow and prosper at Choice School.

Mr. Chin

Teacher - Hemlock  



Mr. Chin is thrilled to be part of Choice School. 

Mr. Chin has completed his B.Ed and theatre diploma at Vancouver Island University as well as acting for film at New York Film Academy. 

He is passionate about making differences in children’s lives whose he serves with their families and other faculty members. He believes in 3 Cs in this profession. Commitment that he will fully do his duty as an educator for his students, consistency that he will keep improving as a teacher daily and communication with openness to learn about diverse children and their interest that he serves throughout his career. During his free time, he loves spending time working out at the gym, playing violin and exploring different types of music.  

Ms. Guo

EA

Ms. Guo is thrilled to join the Choice School staff as an Educational Assistant in September 2024. With 15 years of teaching experience in China, she has also worked in Winnipeg in a daycare setting, providing one-on-one support for children with autism. She holds a diploma in Educational Assistance and is passionate about working with kids with special needs. In addition to her role at Choice School, Ms. Guo teaches Mandarin for the school district on weekends. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality moments with family and friends.

Ms. Kyc 

EA

Ms. K is dedicated to working with diverse populations and is thrilled to start her first year as an Educational Assistant at Choice School, where she aims to help students reach their full potential. With two years of experience as an Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapist and six years of working with diverse populations in Ontario, she has worked with children aged 2 to 20, addressing various behavioral and developmental challenges. Ms. K, who holds a degree in Applied Science with a specialization in Human Development from the University of Guelph, believes every child has unique gifts and can achieve great things with the right support. In her free time, she enjoys concerts, spending time with friends, traveling, exercising, and exploring her new surroundings in Vancouver.

Ms. Yeung

Teacher - Birch class

Ms. Yeung earned her "Master of Social Sciences, Behavioral Health" from the University of Hong Kong and her PGCE (post graduate certificate of education) from the University of Sunderland. She loves music and is experienced with a demonstrated history of working in the education sector. She is skilled in Communication, English, Cantonese and of course Music. She is looking forward to be working with a diverse group of students and educators.