Elphinstone Secondary School
840 Gibsons Way
PH: 604-886-2204 FAX: 604-886-7216

PRINCIPAL: MR. FRED THORSELL                    VICE PRINCIPAL: MR. PAUL BISHOP

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PURPOSE:
We assist students to become educated and productive citizens by providing them with a safe, orderly, and healthy environment in which they are:
•provided with the opportunities to gain the necessary academic and vocational preparation for post secondary job training and/or education.
•encouraged to work to the full extent of their individual capabilities, and to pursue areas of personal interest.
•encouraged to learn how to conduct themselves responsibly and to develop personally and socially, particularly to develop self-esteem.


PRINCIPLES:
All persons:
•treat others with respect, good humor and dignity
•support the school's Rights and Responsibilities
•encourage cooperation and cohesion amongst staff and students
•take pride in individual achievement
•take an active part in the educational and social aspects of the school
•support shared decision making with all the school's constituents


ODD SQUAD PARENT MEETING

THE 'ODD SQUAD' IS A WELL-KNOWN GROUP WHO WILL BE DOING PRESENTATIONS IN SCHOOLS APRIL 19-20. THEY WILL BE HOSTING A PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT IN GIBSONS ON WED, APR. 18 FROM 7:30-9:00 AT THE GIBSONS COMMUNITY CTR.

Check out their website for more info:
www.oddsquad.com

OR THE WEBSITE OF CHARLENE SMITH FOR INFO ABOUT THIS AND OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS.
SUNSHINE COAST YOUTH
SD 46 COMMUNITY FORUM

Everyone is Invited to Attend!
School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast)
COMMUNITY FORUM
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
at Chatelech Secondary School (foyer)

Please plan on attending this community forum to discuss future directions
of the School District's Strategic Plan (2012-2015)
Complete the online survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SD46_Strategic_Plan prior to April 23rd.
Survey results will be discussed at the forum.

RSVP your attendance at this event to:
Diane Wagner: telephone 604-886-4489
or e-mail: dwagner@sd46.bc.ca
YEAR BOOK IS NOW ON SALE!

The Elphinstone Yearbook is created by a dedicated group of students under the leadership of teacher Sarah Mani. This year's edition is well underway.

ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF BOOKS WILL BE PRINTED. ORDER YOURS NOW SO THAT YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

Check the Josten's link below and go directly to the Elphinstone School site to purchase your yearbook.

ELPHI YEARBOOK WEBSITE
KEVIN BROOKS

STUDENTS AND STAFF WERE TREATED TO A STIRRING PRESENTATION BY KEVIN BROOKS. HE IS AN INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER SPONSORED BY ICBC. "ONE OF THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN", SAID ONE STUDENT. THANKS, KEVIN FOR SHARING YOUR STORY AND INVITING STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIRS.

CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITE BELOW:
KEVIN BROOKS
PAC Meeting Schedule

Our PAC meetings happen the third Monday of each month. We invite all parents to come out meet the school administration, PAC executive and school trustees.
Homework Club

Homework Club has now started. Students may come in and work with instructor Pierre Fauchon for help in a variety of subjects.

Homework Club runs from 3:00 - 4:30 in Room 108, Monday to Thursday.
Information for Grade 12 Parents and Students

Please check the Grad Page on our website for important information about changes to the graduation program, exams and scholarships. This site will be updated regularly.