Weekly Update

Hello Families,

I hope you all had a great weekend. I try to send out information updates to all families near the beginning of the week. It may not be every week, but I do like to communicate and keep everyone updated as much as possible.

Over the last week, I have met a few family members, chatted with a few on the phone, or communicated over email. I want to thank you all for the warm welcome I have received at Journey Middle School this week. The staff have been so kind and many students have made the effort to say ‘hello’. I am very excited to join this staff and look forward to building relationships with you all.

I must say, I was a bit nervous jumping right in last Monday as I had no idea what to expect. Those feelings were gone the second staff and students started to arrive. Middle school is busy and you just never know what to expect day to day. Last week was no exception, but it was a fabulous week. We had neighbour meetings, a bake sale, a pizza day, a pep rally, and not to mention everything else that pops up throughout the day. The school has a great feeling and I am happy to be here.

Routines and Expectations at Journey
It is way too early for me to commit on the rules and expectations in the school, but from my experience, I know December is a very busy month. We only have two weeks of school before the holiday break. As we get closer to this break, we tend to see more issues with student behaviour. The holiday season can be a very exciting time for some, but it might be stressful for others. Some students may make some poor choices and they may exhibit challenging behaviours over the next 2 weeks. Our staff will do our best to remain calm and patient, follow all routines and expectations and keep the students busy and engaged. Please have a conversation with your children and encourage them to continue to be kind and respectful to all over the next 2 weeks. We very much appreciate the family support and look forward to the next two weeks.

Thank you.
Darren Russell

Darren Russell (He/Him)
Acting-Principal
Journey Middle School
5422 Throup Road, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0W6
O: 250-642-5881

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