BLAZERS
Birchview Dunes Elementary Newsletter
April Edition | 2025-2026
Main Office: 705-429-2551 | Report a student absence:
1-888-885-8065 or email [email protected]
School schedule:
Day Begins: 8:30am
Grades 6-8 outside for recess 10:10-10:30
Grades K-5 outside for recess 10:30-10:50
Half day 11:40
Grades 6-8 outside for recess 12:30-12:50
Grades K-5 outside for recess 12:50-1:10
School Dismissal 2:50
Important Dates
April - Sikh Heritage Month
Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month
April 8th - International Day of Pink
April 9th - Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
April 2nd
Wear Blue for Autism
April 3rd
Good Friday (No School)
April 6th
Easter Monday (No School)
April 17th
Spring Fling Dance
April 22nd
Book Fair Open until 4:30 pm (Public 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
April 23rd
Family Game Night & Boof Fair 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
April 24th
PA Day (No School)
April 30th
Grade 7 Immunizations
Information and updates from the SCDSB
This month, the SCDSB is sharing information related to the below topics. To read this information, visit the SCDSB website.
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Applications for the SCDSB Umoja Award are open
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Dreams Delayed
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Creating safe and welcoming spaces for students, staff, and visitors
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Learn about cybersecurity and digital well-being at virtual event for parents/guardians
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Prom Glitz 2026
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Spring into new math activities this April
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Say hello to SCDSB Weekly — coming soon!
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Kindergarten registration for September 2026 is open!
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Discover Kindergarten in the SCDSB at a Kindergarten orientation session
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Licensed summer school child care programs
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EarlyON Child and Family Centres
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Supporting your child’s mental health and well‑being
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Feedback, recovery and improvement days (secondary)
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Tick-Talk: Protect you and your child from ticks and Lyme disease
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April PA Day