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DRK E-NEWS April 24, 2026

DRK E-NEWS April 24, 2026
DRK E-NEWS April 24,2026

Principal's Message Principal's Message

As we move through the spring season, I want to take a moment to express sincere gratitude to the many staff members who continue to bring our school theme of Creating Connections to life through athletics, clubs, leadership opportunities, music festivals and the many experiences that happen beyond the classroom walls each day.


These connections matter deeply. They help students find belonging, build friendships, discover strengths, develop confidence, and feel connected to something larger than themselves. For many students, a team, club, or activity becomes the place where school feels a little smaller, relationships grow stronger, and memorable middle school experiences are made.


I also want to extend heartfelt appreciation to our community and parent volunteers who coach, sponsor, organize, drive, supervise, and cheer students on. Your generosity of time and care allows us to offer the wide range of opportunities that help make our school so vibrant. We simply could not provide many of these experiences without you.


To our students and families, I encourage involvement. Whether it is athletics, the arts, leadership, service, or clubs, there truly is something for everyone. Trying something new is often where new friendships, confidence, and connection begin.


Thank you to everyone who helps make our school community such a connected and caring place.


Falcon Pride,

Nina Ferguson

The Next Two Weeks: The Next Two Weeks:

Monday/lundi, Apr 27: 2-1-4-3


Tuesday/mardi, Apr 28: 6-5-8-7

  • Learning Lounge


Wednesday/mercredi, Apr 29: 21-4-3

  • Bald Falcon Participant Meeting
    • Bring in signed permission form
    • Not too late to sign up!
  • Learning Lounge
  • Dr. Knox Theatre presents: Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery (showtime 6:30 PM)
    • $5 for students / $10 for adults

Thursday/jeudi, Apr 30: 6-5-8-7

  • Rainbow Riot - wear as many bright colours as you can!
  • Learning Lounge
  • Dr. Knox Theatre presents: Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery (showtime 6:30 PM)
    • $5 for students / $10 for adults


Friday/vendredi, May 1: 2-1-4-3

  • Dr. Knox Theatre presents: Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery (showtime 6:30 PM)
    • $5 for students / $10 for adults


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Monday/lundi, May 4: 8-7-6-5


Tuesday/mardi, May 5: 4-3-2-1

  • Learning Lounge


Wednesday/mercredi, May 6: 8-7-6-5

  • Learning Lounge


Thursday/jeudi, May 7: 4-3-2-1

  • Learning Lounge
  • Sportswear Day

Friday/vendredi, May 8: 8-7-6-5

Highlights and Items to Note: Highlights and Items to Note:

April 29 - May 3 - Dr. Knox Falcon Theatre Show Week 6:30 pm

April 30 - Rainbow Riot (wear as many bright colours as you can!)

May 7 - Sportswear Day

May 15 - Anything But a Backpack Day

May 18 - Victoria Day - No school

May 20 - Formal Day

May 26 - WEB Play Day

May 28 - Reverse Day

May 29 - Bald Falcon Day

Student Leadership & Events at DRK Student Leadership & Events at DRK

April 27 to May 1 - 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Watch the Knox News for more details to come soon!


April 30 - Rainbow Riot

Wear as many bright colours as you can to earn Flock points & an entry into a prize draw!


May 4 to May 8 - Ball Hockey Tournament

Games in the parking lot next to the field at lunch.

Watch the Knox News for the schedule!


May 7 - Sportwear Day

Wear your team gear, sports clothes, or a jersey to earn Flock points & a chance to win a prize!


May 11 to May 15 - Knox Kickoff Cup

Games on the field at lunch.

Stay tuned for the schedule!


May 15 - Anything But A Backpack

Bring your supplies in anything BUT a backpack to earn Flock points & an entry into a prize draw!


May 20 - Formal Day

Dress in your fancy, formal attire to earn Flock points & an entry into a prize draw!


May 28 - Reverse Day

Students dress like teachers & teachers dress like students! Participants will earn Flock points & an entry into a prize draw!

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We are very excited to announce that we are running our "Bald Falcon" School Fundraiser again this year as we raise money for the B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation. This foundation supports the hospital in providing young patients with the treatment they need while also allowing the children's families to be with them during periods of long-term care.


On Friday May 29th, we will gather our entire school together for a special assembly to celebrate our cause as well as our students’ efforts. Some students will be choosing to raise money by fundraising locally, others will also be offering to "go bald" in an effort to raise awareness of this worthy cause. Some students will be donating 10+ inches of hair for the making of wigs for cancer patients.


Over the last 18 years, we have raised over $560,000 as a community!! Amazing!!


Participating students must return a signed permission form to take part. They return their signed form or pick up this form at our next meeting on Wednesday, April 29th at lunch in room 205.


We would LOVE involvement from our parents & guardians! You can get involved in various ways:


  • If your child is participating, you can support them as they fundraise and/or prepare them to have their hair cut or shaved
  • You can donate to one of the students or staff that are fundraising! Check out our donation page at tinyurl.com/baldfalcon (participant pages will start showing up at the beginning of May)
  • If you or someone you know has a business that would be willing to donate prizes for participants, you can forward that information on to Amy Gunn at amy.gunn@sd23.bc.ca



If your student is participating this year, they need to bring their signed form back on Wednesday, April 29th.


We can't wait to watch students change the world as they fundraise for such a worthy cause! Go Falcons!!

Clubs & Athletics at DRK Clubs & Athletics at DRK

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ATHETICS

Fall (Sept- Dec)

Gr 7/8/9 Volleyball

X-Country Running

Gr 7/8 Rugby

Gr 7/8 Girls Field Hockey

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Gr 8/9 Basketball

Extended Winter (Feb-Mar)

Gr 7 Basketball

Spring (April-May)

Gr 7/8/9 Track and Field

Gr 7/8/9 Ultimate Frisbee

Gr 7/8/9 Archery

School Store Daily Specials School Store Daily Specials

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Bulletins Bulletins

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Helpful Links for Parents Helpful Links for Parents

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  • SafeArrival - student absence reporting
  • MyEd Parent Portal
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Parent Coaches Always Needed

DRK PAC DRK PAC

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School Contact Info

Principal: Mrs. Nina Ferguson

Vice Principal A-K: Rebecca Austin

Vice Principal L-Z: Kevin Auclair

Email: drk@sd23.bc.ca

Website: drk.sd23.bc.ca
Location: 121 Drysdale Blvd.
Phone: (250) 870-5130

École Dr. Knox Middle School
drk@sd23.bc.ca
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