Children and youth in the Saanich School District who need short-term, specialized educational support are moving into a new seismically safe school right in time for the school year.

Students and families in the Cedar Hill neighbourhood will soon have a safer, environmentally friendly middle school.

Children and youth in the Saanich School District will soon benefit from a new, seismically safe school with expanded mental health resources, as construction on the replacement of the Children’s Development Centre is underway.

A new, seismically safe facility is on the way for children and families benefiting from the Children’s Development Centre in Cordova Bay, along with additional support services.

Students, teachers and staff at Sidney Elementary school in the Saanich school district will benefit from $200,000 in provincial School Enhancement Program funding.

Aboriginal student success was a key focus in Saanich with the signing of a second Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement on National Aboriginal Day.

A $1.4-million project agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Saanich Board of Education will result in a seismic upgrade for Deep Cove Elementary school.