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

Provincial Exam Schedule

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PROVINCIAL EXAMS HAPPEN DURING THE WEEK OF JAN. 23-26 AND THE NORMAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE WILL BE AFFECTED.

EXAMS: (ALL IN LIBRARY)

TUESDAY, JAN. 24, 9 AM - 12 PM
MATH 10 (Foundations and Apprenticeship)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 25, 9 AM - 12 PM
ENGLISH 10

1PM - 4 PM SOCIAL STUDIES 11

THURSDAY, JAN. 26 9 AM - 12 PM
ENGLISH 12

1 PM - 4 PM SCIENCE 10 & COMMUNICATIONS 12

PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINS EARLY FOR THEIR EXAM AND BRING PEN AND PENCIL. CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TESTING AREA.

GRADE 8-9 STUDENTS ATTEND MONDAY - THURSDAY AS USUAL. GRADE 10-12 STUDENTS ONLY ATTEND MONDAY, TUESDAY, AS USUAL BUT WED/THURS FOR EXAMS ONLY.

THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, JAN. 27.

Course Selection Meetings

PARENT COURSE SELECTION MEETINGS WERE HELD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18. IF YOU MISSED THIS EVENT, PLEASE SEE COURSE INFORMATION LINK ON THE LEFT OF THIS PAGE.

COUNSELORS TALKING NOTES ARE LISTED ON THE GRAD PAGE.

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
INCLEMENT WEATHER ADVISORY

Not sure if schools are closed or not? Print off the attached form and keep it handy this winter. The district website and CKAY FM (91.7) will be able to provide you with updates!

Inclement Weather Handout
School Calendar Options

Our School and Athletics Calendars are avaible in two forms: the first is by going to our web link on this school page. The second is available on iCal if you have a Mac or Android phone. This calendar can be taken with you on your iPhone or iPod touch anywhere you go. Click on the link below to sync your iCal to the school calendar. Make sure to allow for automatic updates.

Feel free to call Mr. Bishop, the Vice Principal, if you have any questions about this iCal Calendar option
School Calendar

This calendar will tell you the daily class rotation, special days and lunch menus! Hold the link while in your safari browser to get the "Open Link" option and select the iCal option.


School Calendar iCal Link
Athletics Calendar

This calendar will update you on practice times, tournaments and games.

Athletic Calendar
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. Our next meeting will take place October 17, from 7:30 - 8:30 PM in the school library. Cookies, coffee and door prizes for those who attend!
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.