September 2026

Ey Swayel Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community Families,

Welcome back to a new school year! As we embark on another year of learning, we are grateful for the incredible staff who bring dedication, compassion, and expertise to our school every day. Grounded in strong relationships, community connections, and a commitment to place-based learning, we look forward to exploring, learning, and growing together. Here's to a year filled with discovery, belonging, and meaningful experiences for all learners.

Here is what the first week will look like:

Tuesday, Sept. 8 – 8:00 – 10:00 am (busses will pick up at 10:00)

Students will return to their last year’s line-up. The teacher will pick them up from there. 

Students new to Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community School will enter through the front door and meet in the library.

Wednesday, Sept. 9 & Thursday, Sept. 10 – 8:00 – 2:05

Students will return to their last year’s classroom. New students will join the class that they exited with yesterday. 

Friday, Sept 11 – 8:00 – 2:05

Students will return to their last year’s classroom. We should be able to move students to their new ‘this year’s classroom’ during the day.

Important Documents

The following forms are available on Permission Click and are due Sept 15:

  • Acceptable Use Agreement (students need this completed before they use technology at the school)
  • Media Release
  • Indigenous Education Enhanced Services Verification

The following paper forms will be going home Sept 11.  Due back Sept 15.

  • Student Verification
  • Walking Field Trip (students need this to go off-site for Outdoor Learning)

Outdoor learning is a key part of our school day, with classes outside at various times. If you’re picking your child up early, please let the teacher know in advance so they’re ready and not out learning when you arrive!

Bell Schedule

7:55 – Welcome Bell

8:00 – Classes start

10:15 – Recess

10:30 – Classes back in session

11:50 – Lunch Hour (eating – 15 min)

12:05 – Lunch Hour (playing – 30 min)

12:35 – Classes back in session

2:05 - Dismissal

School Supplies

This year, we’re once again able to offer bulk-ordered school supplies, providing quality items at a reduced cost and helping save families both time and money. Your child’s teacher will share the total cost for their supplies, and payments can be made easily through SD33 Pay Online, our online system.

If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the office  - we’re happy to offer support if needed.

Community School Coordinator

We are pleased to welcome our new Community School Coordinator, Kimiko Barr.  Kimiko has some great programs ready to go for this season!  As well, if you need Before/After School Care or Daycare, please connect with her via email at:  clcsacultuslake@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you next week!

 

Kind regards,

Lisa Wallace

Principal

I acknowledge that I am privileged to live, learn and play 

on the unceded traditional territory of the The’wa:li First Nation.

 

 

 

Lisa Wallace (she/her)

Principal 

Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community School

71 Sunnyside Blvd.   Chilliwack BC V2R 5B7

Phone: (604) 858-6266

 

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I acknowledge that I am privileged to live, learn and play 

on the unceded traditional territory of the The’wa:li First Nation.