Briar Hill Families,
Daily there have been moments that reminded me how fortunate we are to be part of such an amazing and connected school community.
Our Grade 1–2 Spring Concert was a joyful celebration of learning, creativity, and student confidence. We are grateful to our students for sharing their talents so enthusiastically, to staff for their work in preparing the performance, and to families for filling the gym with encouragement and support.
Our Grade 5–6 students also had the opportunity to attend Camp Kindle for outdoor school. Even though, unfortunately, the camp experience was cut short, students still had meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together outside the classroom. I would like to express sincere gratitude to the staff, volunteers, and camp team for their care and commitment throughout the experience, as well as to families for their ongoing support and partnership.
As planning begins for next year, please continue to keep the school informed of any changes to your family’s enrolment plans. Your ongoing communication helps us thoughtfully prepare for the fall as we welcome new families into our community.
Thank you, as always, for your partnership, support, and the many ways you contribute to making Briar Hill such a special place for students to learn and belong.
Nathan deBoer
Principal
🎉 Briar Hill Silent Auction
- Our Briar Hill Silent Auction fundraiser is now open! Families can visit the Briar Hill Foundation website to learn more and place bids on a variety of items.
- https://www.briarhillfoundation.com/
- A SchoolMessenger email was sent to families last week with silent auction information. If you did not receive that message, you may not be subscribed to receive commercial SchoolMessenger communications related to fundraising, budgets, and school fees.
- Click HERE to update your SchoolMessenger communication preferences.
🚌 Yellow School Bus Registration 2026–27
- 🚌 Yellow School Bus Registration for 2026–27
- Families can now apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026–27 school year through their MyCBE account. To help ensure transportation is in place for the start of the school year, families are encouraged to register by Sunday, June 14, 2026.
- Registrations received after the deadline will still be accepted; however, processing may be delayed and bus service may not begin until mid-October. Late registrations will be assigned to the nearest existing stop with available space.
- For more information, click HERE.
📝 Grade 6 PATs Begin Monday
Our Grade 6 students begin writing their PATs on Monday. To support a calm and focused testing environment, the school will implement a quiet learning environment by turning off bells and minimizing hallway transitions during exam times. This is an important time for our Grade 6 learners as they demonstrate their learning and growth.
- ELA Part A: Monday, May 25, 9am-1pm
- ELA Part B: Thursday June 4, 9-11am
- Science: Friday, June 12, 9-11am
- Math Part A: Monday, June 15, 9-10am
- Math Part B: Thursday, June 18, 9-10am
📣 Next School Council Meeting
- June 16 @ 12:15pm
- In-person or on-line [Meeting Link HERE]
- Last council meeting of the year. Hope to see you there!
📅 Upcoming Important Dates (April–June)
May
- May 28 – Pizza Lunch (Order Pizza Lunch HERE)
June
- June 1–3 & 8–9 – Lacrosse Residency
- June 4 – Fun Lunch (order Healthy Hunger HERE) (The LINK is UPDATED)
- June 10 – Welcome to Kindergarten
- June 18 – Pizza Lunch (Order Pizza Lunch HERE)
- June 19 – Grade 6 Farewell
- June 24 – Sports Day
- June 25 – Report Cards available on MyCBE
- June 26 – Last Day of Classes for students