The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Track & Field team is gearing up for an exciting championship run as the season reaches its peak. On May 6th and 8th, our athletes will compete at the Burnaby New West League Championships at Swangard Stadium, looking to build on last year’s outstanding performance that saw ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ bring home multiple banners including overall championships.

The top four athletes in each event will advance to the Fraser North Championships at Percy Perry Stadium on May 12th and 13th, where the team will once again aim for a strong showing and build on the championship from last year.

From there, qualifying athletes will move on to the provincial stage at the BC High School Championships, held at McLeod Athletic Park from June 4th–6th. Competing against the best in the province, our athletes will represent ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ with pride, determination, and excellence.

We wish all of our Knights the best of luck as they chase another championship season!

Update

The survey will remain open to collect as much data as possible. We encourage candid and honest feedback. Your input will play a direct role in shaping our path forward as we build this strategic plan to carry us through the next five years.

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We’re getting ready to take an important next step in shaping the future of our school.

Over the coming months, we will be developing a new Strategic Plan that will guide ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for the next five years and we want to include the voices and experiences of our entire community: students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the school.

We’ll be taking a close look at everything from our Catholic and Edmund Rice identity, to academics, student life, wellbeing, and how we prepare our students for the future.

Next week, we’ll be sharing some more details about the process and what you can expect.

Shortly after, we will be inviting all members of our community to participate in a survey. This will be a key opportunity to share honest feedback, highlight what we’re doing well, and identify where we need to grow.

If you’re part of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ community, your voice matters in this process. Keep an eye out, we’ll be asking you to be part of it very soon!

We are currently collecting items to support interview kits for individuals facing barriers to employment.

Donations of new hygiene products—including deodorant, hair brushes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and hair ties—are greatly appreciated. We are also accepting gently used business-casual clothing to help individuals feel confident and prepared for job opportunities.

Collection boxes will be available in the foyer from April 20–24. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support in making a meaningful difference in our community.

Fine Arts Week is taking place April 20-24. A lot will be happening this week including LEGO challenges from Monday to Wednesday. The Music Department have their Whistler Music Trip and Junior Band Concert. Knights Watch is filming and Maker Monday is also still ongoing.

It’s a full week that celebrates the arts in all forms—something happening every day, and something for everyone to enjoy.

Tickets for Junior Spring Music Knight are now on sale!

Join us on April 20 at 7:00 pm in the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Gymnasium for an evening of music featuring our Grade 8, Junior, and Elementary Bands and Choirs, along with the Equinox Chorale. This concert is a wonderful showcase of the talent, growth, and enthusiasm of our younger musicians as they take the stage and share what they’ve been working on this year.

Come out and support these students as they build confidence, develop their skills, and bring their music to life.

This is a reminder that the upcoming Numeracy 10 Assessment will be taking place on Thursday, April 23.

All Grade 10 students involved are asked to check their email carefully for full details, including schedule, required materials, and important instructions for the day of the assessment. Everything you need to be prepared has been shared directly with you.

Please take a few minutes to review this information in advance so you know exactly what to expect. Being prepared ahead of time will help ensure a smooth and focused testing experience.

If you have any questions or are unsure about any part of the process, be sure to reach out using the contact information provided in your email.

As part of our Grade 10 Career Life Education (CLE 10) curriculum, students will be participating in mock job interviews as they develop and practice essential real-world skills. This experience allows students to apply what they have learned in class while building confidence in a professional setting.

To help create a more authentic interview environment, students are asked to come prepared with formal or professional attire. They will change into their interview clothing during the school day and remain in that attire through the afternoon, reflecting the expectations of a real workplace setting.

The mock interviews are part of Career Life Explorations. Staff and alumni will be acting as the interviewers. The process provides valuable hands-on experience and an opportunity for students to receive feedback that will support their future academic and career pursuits.

We are also grateful for the support of staff and community members who volunteer their time to serve as interviewers. Their involvement plays a key role in making this experience meaningful and impactful for our students.

We look forward to seeing our Grade 10 students take this important step in developing skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

Student Council is excited to host a Spring Dance for students in Grades 8–10 on Friday, April 24, 2026. The event will take place in the courtyard from 7:00–9:00 pm and promises to be an amazing time!

Tickets will be available for purchase throughout the week: $5 for one ticket or $7 for two tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door for $10 each, so we encourage students to purchase in advance.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Friday, April 24 is Jeans Day! Bring $2 or more to contribute to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Missions program and wear your favorite pair of jeans.

About the Missions Program

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Missions program is a collection of monies generated by the student body to help those in need. Our donations have supported both local and international causes over the past decades and continue to proudly do so in true Edmund Rice spirit. Recently we have generously given to our Christian Brother community in Dominica in the West Indies, Our Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in Peru, Our Lady of Guadeloupe Edmund Rice middle school in Brownsville Texas, grassroots programs for single indigenous Mothers in Vanderhoof.

Lastly, we also donate funds and food to various local breakfast and lunch programs.​

The Senior Music Trip to Whistler will take place from April 23–26.

During this trip, our senior musicians will have the opportunity to further develop their skills through workshops, rehearsals, and performances in a focused and inspiring setting. It’s also a valuable chance for students to grow as an ensemble, build community, and create lasting memories together.

We wish all participants a safe and rewarding trip as they represent ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ through their music.