Alex Aitken Elementary Library

2026-2027 School Year Calendar!

Welcome to the 2026/27 School Year!

You can find information on the first day of school, info for new students, returning students, bus registration and schedules and more through the information below or at sd79.bc.ca We're excited to welcome our students back!

Summer reading starts here!

🌊 Registration is now open for Vancouver Island Regional Library's Summer Reading Club and Teen Summer Challenge!

Summer reading adventures begin July 2, but now's the perfect time to get signed up and start planning your reading list.

🐠 Summer Reading Club (ages 0–12) invites kids to dive Under the Sea with books, activities, trading cards, prizes, and library fun all summer long. Registration packages are available NOW for pickup at your local branch.
https://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/kids/src/

🐙 Teen Summer Challenge (ages 12–18) takes readers into a Sea of Monsters, where they can complete challenges, earn points, and enter to win some fantastic prizes. Learn more and register at:
https://virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen/audience/teens/tsc/

Whether you're raising a picture-book explorer, a graphic novel enthusiast, or a teen who loves a good challenge, we've got a summer adventure waiting. Plus lots of prizes to be won!

Learn more and register:
https://virl.bc.ca/summer-reading-starts-here-registration-now-open-for-kids-and-teens/

Time to get creative and fill those raffle baskets!! We're hosting a fun competition to see which class can bring in the most items/money - and the winner gets a pizza party!

Each year, the elementary schools in our district take turns hosting the District Track & Field Meet at Chesterfield Sportsplex — and this year it’s Alex Aitken’s turn!!
This is such a fun and exciting event for our students, and we are looking for parent volunteers to help make the day a success. We need help with things like setup/takedown, handing out ribbons, running stations, and more.

If you are able to help, please comment below, contact Heather at the office, or reach out to Mrs. Caljouw or Mrs. Bouma.
Thank you for supporting our school and athletes! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🥇🥈🥉