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Response required by March 30th, 2025

 

Who can sign up for band?

 

  • Band class is open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8.
  • No musical experience is required in grade 6. Everyone is welcome!

 

What do students learn in band class?

  • Students will focus on a wind or percussion instrument (some stringed instruments on special permission.) Students learn how to read music, play in an ensemble and express themselves through music
  • Students also learn teamwork, perseverance, dedication and develop a sense of community.

 

What is the commitment required?

  • Band is in the timetable (no before or after school practices) and is a year-long
  • Students are expected to practice for 15 minutes twice a week outside of class time. The band room is available for extra practice.

 

When does the band practice?

  • Band class is twice a week during the school day. Students choose between band and art class. All students still participate in the ADST rotation (foods, woodwork, etc)

 

How does instrument selection/rental work?

  • Instrument options for band 6 are: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, percussion or electric bass
  • In September, band students will watch and listen to various recordings of each instrument. They will then list their top 3 choices. Based on the needs of the group, the band teacher will then assign instruments. Most students get their 1st or 2nd choice.
  • Most students will rent an instrument from a local music store- rates from Long & McQuade are included here.
  • It is very important that finances not be a barrier to accessing music education. If there is financial need, students may rent an instrument from the school for $150, or the fee may be waived if necessary. There is a limited supply of school owned instruments so please reach out early to cdaykin@sd62.bc.ca and we will work something out!
  • While it is more musically meaningful to have a balanced band, the goal is for students to be motivated, and parents to be supportive. Some instruments are big, some instruments are expensive- if parents would like to request an instrument switch to accommodate personal circumstances, please reach out and we will work together to find a solution.

 

Are there concerts during the school year?

  • The middle school bands perform in 2 evening concerts for families in the school year, typically in the winter and spring.
  • Bands may also perform for events around the school, such as Tour de Rock, pep rallies, outdoor concerts during recess, flashmobs, and concerts for Elementary schools.

 

How to sign up?

 

The form to sign up for band can be found in several places:

  1. Scan the QR code
  2. Visit www.johnstubbsmusic.weebly.com/sign-up.html
  3. Visit https://forms.office.com/r/Jvw6Whgd0M
  4. Visit the Ecole John Stubbs Website
  5. Email Mme Daykin at cdaykin@sd62.bc.ca

 

 

Any questions?

 

Please reach out anytime to Mme Daykin at cdaykin@sd62.bc.ca I would be happy to answer any questions you may have!

 
 

 

School Bus Registration & Transportation Information

To comply with legislative requirements for maintaining up-to-date bus lists, all students must register for school bus transportation each year.

2025-26 Bus Registration

📅 Opens: March 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.
📅 Closes: April 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Bus assignments and routes will be developed based on registrations received during this period, so families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. If your child is eligible for transportation, you will receive route information in mid-to-late July. If your child is ineligible, you will be notified as soon as we reach your registration for processing.

⏳ Late Applications: Registrations submitted after April 30, 2025, including those for new students, will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible riders on existing routes. Registrations are timestamped and prioritized in the order they are received. Families who registered on or after May 1, 2025 will be notified of their route information after September.

Before You Register

Before completing registration, please review the following important documents:

📄 School Bus Transportation Fees & Payment Guidelines
📄 School Bus Rules – District Expectations for Riders

If you need more information about our fee waiver process for families facing financial hardship, please click here.

2025/26 Bus Registration

Register For 2025/26

Current School Year Registration

Limited spots remain for the 2024-25 school year. Click to register for 2024-25.

Student Safety & Conduct

Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring their child gets safely to and from their designated bus stop.

During registration, parents/guardians acknowledge and consent to their student(s) adhering to the School Bus Rules. We encourage you to take the time to review these rules with your child. Additionally, please note that our Student Codes of Conduct applies both at designated bus stops and while riding the bus.

Reporting Concerns: If your child experiences an issue on the bus, please contact their school principal promptly.

Route Delays & Cancellations

In the event of a significant delay or route cancellation, notifications will be sent through:

📧 Email alerts
📞 Phone recordings
🌐 Website updates (posted at the top of this page)

During winter and severe weather conditions, bus delays may occur due to road congestion, icy conditions, or mechanical issues. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for cold weather, as buses can cool down quickly.

Route Cancellations: While we make every effort to avoid cancellations, routes may be canceled due to driver shortages or hazardous weather. The Transportation Department will notify parents as soon as a cancellation is confirmed.

Need Assistance?

📧 Email: Send us an email
☎ Transportation Dispatch: 250-474-9845

Lost an item on the bus? Have a question about your route?
Due to a high volume of inquiries, we kindly ask that you do not send multiple emails about the same issue, as this slows our response time. We appreciate your patience and will reply as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the District’s Transportation Policy on Eligibility?
  • I registered, but did not receive an email prompting me to pay the bus fees. How do I pay the fees?
  • My children don’t show up in my School Cash Online account. What can I do?
  • My child does not attend their catchment school. Can I still register them for transportation??
  • How do I register my child if they split time between two addresses, and will the Safety Enhancement Fee need to be paid twice?
  • What is the transportation fee?
  • What is the refund policy for transportation fees?
  • What is the safety enhancement fee be used for?
  • My child left something on the bus. How can they retrieve it?
  • What time should my child be at the bus stop?
  • Can my child bring sports and/or band equipment on the bus?
  • I changed addresses over the summer, can I still register?
  • Our family just moved into SD62, can I still register for the school bus?
  • Must all Kindergarten to Grade 3 students be met by a parent or guardian at their drop-off stop?
  • Can drivers add a stop or change a route?
  • Will I receive a call if the bus is late?
  • Who do I call if the buses are running late?
  • Can my child bring a friend on the bus?
  • Can my child bring a pet animal on the bus?
  • Should I call if my child will be absent from school?
  • Can my child be picked up and dropped off at different locations?
  • Does my child need to ride a specific bus route?
  • Are e-cigarettes allowed?
  • Can I ride on the bus with my child?
  • My child is small. Can a booster seat be used?

Bus Registration HERE

 
 

Calendar 2024-25 – FINAL

Colour Calendar 2024-25

 
 

DOWNLOAD THE JOHN STUBBS CELL PHONE APP

A great way to ensure you are staying connected with communication from the school is by downloading the John Stubbs app.

Scan the QR code or find the app here: John Stubbs APP 

 

 
 

 
 

These two courses being are offered at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre.

 

Babysitters may 24 

Stay Safe April and June Spring Summer

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

🍫Our PAC Purdys Fundraiser begins….NOW!

 

Order here: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1926385-126201

 

Brochure linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ftooecuuTqtp1MKFSkQp3NkToXfjhsuu/view?usp=drivesdk

 

The deadline to order is March 23, 2025 @ midnight.

Pick up will be the week of April 7th. If you cannot come to the school to pick up your order, please ask a friend to grab it instead!

 

 
 

Hot Lunch Orders

PAC is excited to announce that hot lunches are back for this school year!

Everyone (those who are new and returning families of all grades (K-8)) will need to register for an account on the PAC hot lunch site (Access code:  JSPAC2024): 

 https://johnstubbs.hotlunches.net/admin

Once registered, add your students to your account and place your lunch orders.  Our lunches are completely optional and are a la carte, so please pick and choose whatever items on the menu that your student would like to eat/drink.

Lunches will be held every Friday

If you have any difficulties with placing an order or with anything related to hot lunches, please email Melissa (jshotlunch@gmail.com).