On May 8, John Muir is hosting a read and ride event for students who are entering Kindergarten in September 2026. This is a great opportunity for incoming Kindergarten students to be introduced to their new school, meet one of our Kindergarten teachers, take a ride on a school bus, and receive a book. Please see the attached poster to register! 

Read and Ride RSL 2026

Children who turn 5 by December 31, 2026 are eligible to begin school in September 2026. Regular Kindergarten registration is from January 26-30. Registration is done online. Please connect with the office at 250-642-5427 if you have any questions.

HOURS

Mon. 8:30-11:30 – John Muir Classroom

Tue. 11:45-2:15 – Ed McGregor Park

Wed. 8:45-11:45 – John Muir Classroom

Thur. 8:30-11:30 – outdoor day John Muir Nature Playground

Fri. 8:30-11:30 – John Muir Classroom

The John Muir StrongStart Program operates five days each week and is open to parents/caregivers and their child(ren). It is a drop-in program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Please bring your child’s birth certificate to register for the program.

Weather restrictions for outdoor StrongStart Programs:

If the administration and/or StrongStart Facilitator feel that the program participants are at risk due to weather including high winds (30 km/hour + and swaying tree tops); persistent, strong rainfall; lightening; and/or temperatures below -5 degrees C, then program will end/close for the day.

strong start registration form