UPCOMING EVENTS:
September 2026
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Parent Volunteer Information:
Many of our activities would not be able to happen without the help of volunteers. Thank you for your support! Volunteers must complete a criminal record form prior to volunteering. Also, by submitting a CRC request you agree to abide by the code of conduct
Criminal Record Check
As per School District Policy 6031MR2 all volunteers will be asked to complete a Criminal Record Check before they are able to drive, volunteer in the classroom, or participate in field trips. If you are thinking about volunteering at the school, please take the time to complete the Criminal Record Check process early in the school year. Criminal Record Checks are valid for 5 years once complete and will remain on file at the school. We use the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP) online service:
Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck
Access Code: 4HN64GAEQ9
Driving for School
We rely on parent/caregiver volunteers to drive on many of our school field trips to keep our costs to a minimum.
Each year volunteer drivers need to submit:
- Driver’s Abstract from ICBC https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/Your-driving-record.aspx
- Have a valid Criminal Record check on file with the school
- First 2 pages of insurance is required, showing minimum of $1 million liability - if you have private insurance send a copy of that as well.
- Copy of Driver’s License.
All information should be sent by email to puntledge@sd71.bc.ca. Scanning documents or taking a picture will work to send via email.
Booster seats are required for students who are under 9 years of age and over 40 pounds in weight and according to district policy must be used until the child reaches 9 years of age or a height of 4’9”.
Daily Schedule
- Overall schedule
- Warning bell for all students : 8:30 am
- Start of school day for all students : 8:35am
- End of school day for all students: 2:30 pm
General Information:
The Weekly – Sep. 14-18, 2026
Hello, Bonjour, Gila’kasla, Puntledge Families!
And we’re off! It was wonderful to welcome everyone back this week and to see students, staff, and families reconnecting. A special thank-you to our PAC for providing the delicious popsicles. Please see below for important information about the week ahead.
Breakfast Club: Our universally accessible and FREE Breakfast Club opens Monday. Just look for the sign and the open window on the forest side of the school between 8:15-8:30.
Student Verification Forms: Students have received them. Please complete these forms and return them to the office as soon as possible.
School Photos: Individual Photo Day is Thursday, Sep 17. Smiles are welcome!
Gymnasium: Our gymnasium floor was refinished over the summer. To help keep it in the best possible condition for physical education classes and school sports, please ensure that your child has a clean pair of indoor shoes to wear in the gym. Thank you for your support!
PAC: Our first PAC meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the school library. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join us and share ideas about how we can make our school even better for our students. Agenda items will include the PAC budget and upcoming fundraising plans. A movie and childcare will be provided for children.
Fun Food Friday! We will start popsicle sales on Friday, Sep 18. Always $1 at the front of the school.
Daycare: Sitka Spruce Daycare in Courtenay is pleased to offer before and after school care for students attending Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary. For more information, please contact them at (250) 207-0123.
School Supplies: The school has purchased all necessary supplies and families will be asked to pay $35.00 per student as their portion. Payment can be made via e-transfer to: puntledge@sd71.bc.ca (please indicate your child(ren)’s names) or by exact cash payment at the office. The cost for your child(ren)’s school supplies has been partially covered by the Student and Affordability Funds.
Wacky Wheelie Wednesdays will begin Sep. 16. The parking lot will be closed so students can ride bikes, scooters, rollerblades, rollerskates. Students can take part before school starts and during the two morning recesses. Parking lot will reopen at 11:05 AM.
Parent Tool: ERASE is an online tool to aid students, adults and school staff to build safe, caring and inclusive school communities. Please click on the link below for more information:
Criminal Record Check Process Update: All parents that want to volunteer within the school and on field trips must have a valid Criminal Record Check on file. Each CRC is good for 5 years. If you do not have one please follow the process below:
CRC
- Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck
- Access Code: 4HN64GAEQ9
Volunteer Driver: All volunteer parent drivers must present the following information in order to be eligible.
- Drivers Abstract – https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/Your-driving-record.aspx
- Have a valid Criminal Record check on file with the school
- First 2 pages of insurance is required, showing minimum of $1 million liability
- Copy of Driver’s License.
This Week:
Mon 14 First Full day for all Ks
Mon 14 Breakfast Club Begins
Wed 16 Wacky Wheelie Wednesday (WWW)
Thu 17 Individual School Photos
Fri 18 Fire Drill
Upcoming
Sep 21 Non-Instructional Day – No students
Sep 21-25 Reconciliation week
Sep 23 WWW
Sep 25 Earthquake Drill
Sep 23 PAC Meeting 6:30-8:00 PM
Sep. 22-23 Comox Valley Cycling Coalition Program – Div 5,6,7,16,17,18
Sep 29 Orange Shirt Day Assembly
Sep 30 Truth & Reconciliation Day - No School
Oct 7 WWW
Oct 9 Terry Fox Run
Oct 12 Thanksgiving – No School
Oct 14 WWW
Oct 15 Great Earthquake Shake Out (9:50)
Oct 20 Photo Retakes
Oct 21 WWW
Oct 22 Open House/Salmon Day
Oct 23 Non-Instructional Day – No students
Oct 30 Halloween Parade
Kindergarten Registration
