Hello Peter Ewart Families,

As we move into the final stretch of the school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. June is always a busy and exciting time, filled with celebrations, special events, and opportunities to reflect on a year of growth and learning.

In this edition of our newsletter, you’ll find important updates, upcoming dates, and highlights of the wonderful things happening in our school community. Please take a few minutes to read through so you don’t miss any key information.

Wishing you all a wonderful start to June!

The following are a few reminders of upcoming events and some new information.

 

I would like to share an important update regarding administrative appointments within our school community and across the district.

Ms. Erin Favero has been appointed Principal of Peter Ewart Middle School, effective October 19, 2026. Ms. Favero is a familiar and valued member of our school community, currently serving as Vice-Principal at PEMS. She brings extensive experience from her previous roles as Vice-Principal at H.D. Stafford Middle School, District Teacher in the Instructional Services Department, Team Leader, and Classroom Teacher at Simonds, Peterson Road, and Uplands Elementary Schools. Ms. Favero is very excited to step into the role of Principal and continue her work with the Willoughby Slope Family of Schools.

Since early May 2026, Ms. Favero has been serving as Acting Principal at Glenwood Elementary School. She will remain in that role until October 19, 2026, at which time she will begin her principalship at PEMS.

I am also pleased to share that Mr. Mark Stanton has been appointed Vice-Principal of Peter Ewart Middle School. He brings strong leadership, experience, and a deep understanding of our school community. We are excited to welcome him into this role.

Finally, I would like to share that I have been assigned Principal of stɑtl̓əw̓ Middle School, effective October 19, 2026. I will continue in my role as Principal of Peter Ewart Middle School until that time. It has truly been a pleasure to serve this community over the past three years. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such dedicated staff, engaged students, and supportive families. The relationships built and the experiences shared at PEMS will always be meaningful to me.

While I am very excited to take on the opportunity and challenge of opening the district’s newest middle school, I remain fully committed to Peter Ewart Middle School and look forward to continuing our work together through the fall.

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for your ongoing support and partnership. Please join me in congratulating Ms. Favero and Mr. Stanton as they step into their new roles.

Warm regards,
Stephanie Labby
Principal

We are excited to invite our school community to a special evening of music at our Year-End Band and Choir Concert on June 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Our students have been working hard to prepare and are eager to showcase their talents and growth. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their achievements and enjoy an evening of music together. Family and friends are warmly welcome, we look forward to seeing you there!

RE Mountain Grade 12 Graduates will be coming for a grad walk at 9:00 am on June 18th. The entire school will be on hand to congratulate the graduates as they walk through our school.

We will be taking part in the nə́c̓aʔmat Cup Middle School Finals. This is a soccer final where all middle schools in Langley will participate.  The games will take place on the township fields attached to PEMS.  The games will take place between 9:00 am and 1:30 pm.  Students should come with a lunch, and dressed for the weather.  A concession stand will be available, however the wait times have been quite long in the past.

Date: June 23rd

Location: PEMS Gym

Details: 

Students from division 801-805, 809 and 810 will have their ceremony taking place in the morning.  Doors will open at 10:00 am and the ceremony will be starting at 10:15 am.  The ceremony will take approximately 1 hour.

Students from division 806-808, 811-813 will have their ceremony taking place in the afternoon.  Doors will open at 1:00 pm and the ceremony will be starting at 1:15 pm.  The ceremony will take approximately 1 hour.

All Grade 8 students will take part in a Farewell lunch here at the school during our scheduled lunch.  This will give an opportunity for all of our Grade 8s to come together and connect with friends.

NOTE: Please carpool if possible.  Parking is limited. Signs of where to line up will be posted.

 

All library books are due back to the learning commons June 10. Please return all books as soon as possible.

 

 

In September, there will be some staffing and room changes as a result of increased enrollment and seismic completion.  This information will be updated in the last week of August, please check for your child’s division number, teacher and classroom assignment on MyEd BC starting this week (The week of August 31st). 

June 10th : All Library Books Must Be Returned

June 11th: Year End Band and Choir Concert

June 19th: nə́c̓aʔmat Cup Middle School Finals

June 23rd : Grade 8 Farewell

June 23rd: Last Day for All Students

June 24 and 25: Student Success Day (By Invitation Only—Teachers will send the invite to those who will need to attend.)

June 25th: Final Learning Update Issued