In order to keep the Stoney Creek Community better informed, we will be providing a week at a glance for each week to feature events that families might need reminders about and to keep everyone up-to-date on what’s happening each week. At the bottom, we will include large upcoming school-wide events and community programs to keep your eyes open for.

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER BREAK!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – LOOKING AHEAD:

Wednesday, July 1

Questcoast Kids Canada Day Chili Cook-Off and NEBCA Bake Sale (more details below)

Tuesday, September 8

First Day of School – students dismissed early at 10:00 am

Wednesday, September 9

First Full Day of Class

Wednesday, September 23

Early Dismissal and Goal Setting Conferences from 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Stoney Creek Community Council (PAC) Annual General Meeting – 7:00 pm in the library – all welcome!

Thursday, September 24

Goal Setting Conferences from 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Welcome Back BBQ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Friday, September 25

Pro-D Day – no school for students

Tuesday, September 29

Orange Shirt Day

Wednesday, September 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Stat – school closed

NEW BELL SCHEDULE FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR:

(also listed on our school site)

8:45 = warning bell
8:50 = instruction begins
10:30 = recess
10:45 = instruction begins
12:15 = lunch
1:00 = warning bell
1:04 = instruction begins
2:50 = dismissal

PRO-D DAYS FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR:

Friday, September 25
Friday, October 23 (Province-wde)
Friday, November 20
Friday, February 12
Monday, April 26
Monday, May 31

COMMUNITY NEWS:

BPL Summer Reading – Join the free Summer Reading Club for kids of all ages at Burnaby Public Library! Registration starts on Monday, June 15 at any BPL location or you can sign up online. Read anything, anywhere, any way, and in any language. Being read to also counts!

Check out activities for kids at the library this summer at all locations.

At the end of the summer kids can come in for their Summer Reading Club medals!

Have questions? Need reading ideas? Call us at 604-436-5400 or email eref@bpl.bc.ca

City of Burnaby Summer Information

-Summer Fun flyer about local, no-cost wading pool, playground service and Family Games Nights programs (view flyer here)

-Fair Play application form about our financial assistance program https://www.burnaby.ca/services-and-payments/seniors-and-family-support/fair-play-program

-Gr 5 Be Active pass application which is valid for the summer if you are a grade 5 student and have not received one yet (view flyer here)

-Please note our Summer Fun Pass program https://www.burnaby.ca/our-city/news/2026-05-29/summer-fun-pass-children-and-youth-now-available

The Summer Fun Pass for children and youth aged 5–18 returns this summer and provides unlimited access to a variety of drop-in activities across the city’s recreational facilities, including outdoor pools, for $20+GST. This pass allows for a range of activities from swimming to fitness classes and basketball, ensuring a fun-filled summer to keep children and youth active. Valid from June 26 to September 8, 2026, exclusively for Burnaby residents. Some activities may have age restrictions.

Creekside Summer Camps will be offered during the summer break. Registration is open – please check out this flyer for more details.

Summit Youth Centre Camps will be offered during the summer break. Check this flyer for more details.

Save the Date! Questcoast Kids Canada Day Chili Cook-Off and NEBCA Bake Sale: Join us July 1 at Peanut Park for the 2nd annual Chili Cook Off. Sign up now to join the competition or connect with us to include your small business in the event. Questcoastkids.com/chili-cook-off

Whether you cook a chili or not, everyone is welcome! We will have family yoga by Monkinya, a sensory tent by Monarch House, a Dino themed scavenger hunt by Questcoast Kids and more.

Bring some cash for the NEBCA bake sale and your best taste buds because at the Chili Cook Off – YOU are the judge of who will win the Golden Ladle. More info here: bake sale flyer and chili cook-off flyer

Stay connected about any upcoming school or community events as well as updates from our Community Council on our school’s website at stoneycreek.burnabyschools.ca