School Supplies (2024-2025)
- For primary students (K-3), the same school supply system will be in place as previous years – the school/class provides all necessary supplies and materials and parents are asked to pay for their use. The provincial government and SD71 have subsidized school supplies through a student affordability grant. They are providing 20$ per student, which means parents will be asked to pay the remaining 20$.
- For Intermediate students (gr. 4-7), we’ll be changing over to the same system as primary students where the school/class provides all necessary supplies and materials. This approach will ensure equity and equality among all students and will save parents time (no shopping!) and money as our bulk discount is significant. Students will have the materials when needed as everything will be in the classroom. We hope this will help reduce waste, cost, the pressure of last-minute shopping and ensure all students are ready to learn with all their supplies when needed. The provincial government and SD71 have subsidized school supplies through a student affordability grant. They are providing 20$ per student, which means parents will be asked to pay the remaining 20$.
- All materials left over at the end of the school year will remain in classes and reduce what is ordered for the following year.
- Payment ($20) for school supplies can wait until late August/early September, but if you must do it now, you can e-transfer $20 to robbroad@sd71.bc.ca. Please be sure to write School Supplies 24-25 and your child’s full name.
- As always, parents are still expected to provide a backpack, lunch kit and water bottle.
- Families requiring financial assistance to pay for school supplies may contact any staff member.
