Ballenas Mission Statement
"We are committed to providing our students with a common core of learning opportunities, and to creating a learning environment which recognizes, understands and appreciates the students' individual and collective intellectual, emotional, physical, and social needs and potential."
School Motto: "Eye to Eye with Respect"
Words of the Whalers
Ballenas Newsletter
February 09, 2010- Newsletter - February 8th
Student Bulletin
February 05, 2010- Student Bulletin - Feb. 8-12
Student Bulletin
January 29, 2010- Student Bulletin - Feb. 1-5
Host families needed for visiting Japanese student
January 20, 2010This spring Ballenas will be hosting a group of students from Niijima Gakuen High School. We are requesting assistance in finding families who would be interested in hosting our Japanese visitors. During their 12 day visit (March 24-April 4) they will be experiencing our local hospitality and learn about Canadian culture. Host families will receive financial remuneration. If interested please contact Mr Philip 250-248-5721 ext 2300 or email: jphilip@sd69.bc.ca
Ballenas 2010 Fashion Show
February 10, 2010-
February 10/2010
Time - Doors open at 6:30. show starts at 7 PM.
Fashions by A to Zebra, Disco Lemonade, Mercedes Lane, Prom fashions by the SOS, Olympic fashions by the Bay and our own Grade 12 fashion designer Michelle Larsen will be showcasing her original designs as well. Tickets are $8.00/adult; $5.00/student and are available at the local businesses participating in the fashion show or by calling Jen @ 250-954-7324.