Mission Statement
To create a safe and kind school environment that strengthens learning.
Dates to Remember
May 6 & 7: Kindergarten Meet & Greet for 2026-2027 students
May 12: Community Health Clinic
May 10: Mother’s Day
May 18: Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL
May 26: Community Health Clinic
May 27 & 29: MPI Bike Rodeo (Grades 1-5)
May 28: Spring Concert – see below for details
Latest News
Thank-you for a great fundraiser!
This month, I want to express our sincere thanks for another successful fundraiser. The “best before date” fiasco was unfortunate, but the bars were fresh and still sold very well. Thanks for helping your children with the sales and for doing your part as “taste testers” as well. It was an ordeal, I know, but I also convinced myself to taste test each flavour. It was all about quality control, of course. 😉 This morning, we awarded prizes to the… Read More
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What Will Spring Bring?
With snow still on the ground, it hardly feels like Spring. However, we do anticipate a Spring filled with opportunities to learn and celebrate learning at South Oaks School. So, what will Spring bring? On April 23, we will have our annual Open House event, which is an opportunity for your child to host you in their classroom to share some learning highlights. See details for this event below. On May 5, South Oaks will be presenting at the HSD… Read More
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When a Joke is Not a Joke
I love a good joke, don’t you? The laughter and joy we gain from a good joke is good for us. In fact, I can’t imagine a world without humour. How sad would that be? Lately, I have been noticing something odd from students. More and more frequently, I hear kids saying or doing something that we would consider unkind or disrespectful. Then, immediately afterwards, they will say, “It was just a joke”. So, it might look something like this;… Read More
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