Sep
Statutory holiday. School not in session.
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First day of classes.
3-hour early dismissal.
"Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society."
![Literacy Child in purple shirt and grey jeans sitting holding an open book in one hand and tablet in the other.](/sites/default/files/styles/default_xs/public/images/2024-07/AdobeStock_92806977.jpeg?itok=fe4U100C)
"The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools.
![Orange Shirt Day Orange t-shirt with white text saying "Every Child Matters"](/sites/default/files/styles/default_xs/public/images/2024-07/every_child_matters_logo.jpg?itok=47qhAiMR)
Statutory Holiday - School not in session.
![National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day](/sites/default/files/styles/default_xs/public/images/2023-10/Truth%20%26%20Reconcilliation%20Assembly.jpg?itok=VCCMWp19)
Oct
Thank you to all of the hard-working custodians in SD8 - Kootenay Lake. You are so appreciated!
Statutory holiday - School not in session.
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Early Dismissal Day - 1-hour early dismissal.
Early Dismissal Day - 1-hour early dismissal.
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Provincial Specialist Association (PSA) Day - School not in session.
Nov
Statutory holiday - School not in session.
Dec
Last day of classes before winter break.
Statutory holiday - School not in session
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Statutory holilday - School not in session
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Jan
Statutory holiday - School not in session
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District Professional Development Day - School not in session
Feb
School based Pro-D - School not in session
Statutory holiday - School not in session
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Mar
Apr
District Pro-D Day - School not in session
Statutory holiday - School not in session
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Statutory holiday - School not in session
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Early dismissal - 1-hour early
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Early Dismissal - 1-hour early
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May
Statutory holiday - School not in session
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School based Pro-D Day - School not in session
Jun
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