News Stories

On Friday September 26th staff and students wore their orange shirts in a show support to truth and reconciliation and to honour Indigenous peoples.

The school met on the upper field and formed a circle with our Indigenous Support Worker leading the group.

Reconciliation is not a destination but a process. We encourage you to discuss with your child(ren) what they have learned at school. 

Our school was treated to a presentation by Science World on "The Science of Sport." Students were thrilled to experience their first school presentation of the year. Please ask your child(ren) what they thought of it.

For the second year in a row, Sandy Hill Elementary kicked off the school year with a lively Fête de la rentrée celebration. Inspired by SFU’s Back-to-School French Fete (French Fête de la rentrée)—an annual campus tradition hosted by the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA)—Mme Rodriguez introduced the celebration to Sandy Hill, and it has quickly become a highlight for the school community.

Kindergarten Families - Please click here for the kindergarten newsletter.

Our Grade 4 and 5 Cross Country team held their first meet on Monday at Bateman Park. Well done Suns! Next meet is Monday October 6th. 

Students from Mrs. Adi's Kindergarten class, along with their buddies in Mrs. A. Hall's class, helped spread kindness and fill the buckets of all the special and hard-working adults at Sandy Hill!

In celebration of returning back to school Sandy Hill Elementary enjoyed a fun morning of games and activities. Staff and students in Grade's 1 through 5 were treated to their choice of fries or poutine and kindergarten students were given a special treat.

Please click here to read the back to school letter from Fraser Health.

Hello, Abby Schools community!

We are pleased to introduce you to our new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Nathan Ngieng. Please enjoy his welcome back message below.

The start of a new school year always brings a sense of energy and possibility. On September 2nd, more than 20,000 students will walk through the doors of our 46 schools, supported by 3,000 staff who are ready to guide, inspire, and celebrate their growth this year. The Abbotsford Board of Education is excited to see what this year will bring for our students-new learning, new friendships, and new opportunities to thrive.