Friday, June 7 we will be travelling to Paul Lake to participate in the Learn To Fish program sponsored by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. We will leave the school at approximately 9:00 and return for the end of the day. Our plan is to have our snacks upon arrival at the lake and some play time before our lesson. In previous years the presenters began our session with a lesson on fish and identifying them and knot tying with some hands-on practice. We then split into two groups and had some one-on-one lessons on how to cast a rod. The children will need to wait in line for their turn very patiently. We then each got our own rods and spent some time casting into the water and reeling them in. We are going to anticipate that our day this year will follow a similar format. Sometime in there we will also eat our lunches. At NO time will the children be allowed into the water as there will be no lifeguard.
The weather can be unpredictable so please plan accordingly and send both a jacket and a sun hat. Pre-dosing your child with bug spray and sunscreen in the morning is also a good idea. Please do not send these items with your child as they tend to overuse them and spray them everywhere, including in eyes, on food and on friends. The children seem to become voracious eaters on trips so some extra snacks or sandwiches would not be amiss and of course, a water bottle. There are washroom facilities at the park. Please join us if you are able as extra adult hands and eyes on field trips are always welcome. You could drive your own vehicle or there will also be some room on the bus. If you are taking your child home in your own vehicle at the end of the day, please inform us before leaving.​
Unfortunately, no one caught anything last time but there were plenty of fish tales to tell later! ​

The B.E.S.T PAC Spring Carnival is on Friday May 31st from 4:30-7:30 pm.
• If you pre-purchased wristband/tickets you can pick them up Friday May 31st from 2-3pm (in the school by the office) or from 4:15pm onwards (outside near the back parking lot and gym)
● You can also purchase tickets the day of from 4:15 pm onwards (this is a CASH ONLY EVENT- all tickets, concession and 50/50)
● This is meant to be a family fun event so children must be accompanied by an adult (Sorry no pets allowed)
● Cake Walk $10 a ticket (guaranteed to win a cake) @7 pm!
    o If you would like to donate a cake or a dozen cupcakes please bring on Fri May 31st between 2:15-3:00 pm or when you come to the carnival
  o If you are planning on donating a cake could you please email Kim at [email protected] by Thursday May 30th so we know how many tickets we can sell.
We greatly appreciate all your support and as always, all proceeds go right back to B.E.S.T! Thank you, B.E.S.T PAC

Hello Families, 
Team Awesome has been working hard this term on a dramatic performance piece that they are almost ready to present! Families are invited to come watch the performance! We will have a few classes joining in as audience as well.
Our play is entitled "Pirate Jamboree!"  and the students will be dressed up as Pirates! 
I have a number of eye patches and bandanas and a few pirate hats for costumes for some students, but the students are encouraged to create a pirate costume of their own for the day of the performance.
Our performance will happen on Tuesday, June 4 at 11:45 in the Gym. 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you!
Mrs. Phillips
Bert Edwards Fine Arts teacher