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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit our meetings page.

Congratulations to Blewett School for receiving a $500 grant to support Blewett’s Accessible Softball Tournament!!  The grant is a collaboration between Blewett Principal Tim Mushumanski and Inclusive Education staff Occupational Therapist Rachelle Vogel and Physiotherapist Robyn Kinrade. The tournament highlights accessibility through a variety of equipment and flexible rules that wi

Blewett Elementary is busy this May and June trying out different sports as part of Spring Activities.  Our two youngest groups of learners get to learn some soccer skills from a certified Whitecaps soccer coach.  Our two middle groups of learners visited the Nelson Tennis Club for expert tennis lessons.  Our two oldest groups of learners spent some time at Granite Pointe Golf Co

Blewett Elementary will honour the memory of Terry Fox and support cancer research on Tuesday, September 28 at 1:30 pm.  Our entire school will participate in the run (weather-permitting) in a spaced-out and organized way.  We really would love to have every student and staff member donate a toonie for us to pass along to the Terry Fox Foundation.  Students and staff are encourag

Hello Blewett families!

StrongStart is a free early learning program for pre-school children 0 – 5 years old and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Come to enjoy play time, free play, circle time with songs, stories and crafts provided during each session. 

Halloween 2020 at Blewett was a big success!

Even though we couldn't host our annual Halloween open house, staff and students enjoyed class photos at our pumpkin display, a costume parade complete with a socially-distanced dance party and pizza, popcorn, juice boxes and a treat to top off the day.  Check out the great photos of our classes!

Happy Thanksgiving Blewett!

Here are a few photo certain to bring a smile to your face on the start of a long weekend!  See you all on Tuesday, October 13.  No school on Monday!

I'm thankful to be part of such a great school!

Mr. Mush

Blewett staff and students took time to honour the legacy of Terry Fox on Friday, October 2. Mr. Mush organized a Terry Fox Run for each learning group in the school.  (He might want to do some better math next time as he ran the whole time with each group.  He might be sore tomorrow!)