NEWS

Join a SISP Homestay Information Evening!

March 7, 2023

The Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is hosting three information evenings for parents and staff in the Saanich School District who may be interested in becoming a Host Family for an International student in the 2023-2024 school year.

Join the SISP Homestay Team to learn what being a SISP Host Family is all about! Have your questions answered, meet current Host Families and International Students, and enjoy refreshments.

Dates & Locations:

  • March 16 @ Keating Elementary School, 6:30-7:30pm
  • April 5 @ Claremont Secondary School, 6:30-7:30pm
  • April 11 @ Parkland Secondary School, 6:30-7:30pm

Sign up HERE

Quick Facts about Hosting for SISP:

  • Welcome a student for 4, 5 or 10 months
  • Provide a private bedroom, three meals a day, healthy snacks, and inclusion in your family life
  • Receive a monthly honorarium of $1,150 per student for expenses incurred
  • Take a look at the SISP Host Family Brochure for more information

Mental Health and Wellness Snapshot

January 1, 2023

The Saanich School District remains committed to wellness and the promotion of positive health in our schools and communities. These monthly snapshots are an invitation to learn together as we foster and promote positive health in our own lives, and the lives of those around us.

Mental Wellness Hub

Here are links to past snapshots: