From crafting spooky artwork to pumpkin patches at school, students across the District have been getting into Halloween with a blend of learning and fun. What follows are some examples, including spirited charity drives.
Leadership students from Alpha Secondary led some pre-Halloween fun with children at Brentwood Park Elementary, making spider and other crafts together. The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) at Brentwood Park put on a Pumpkin Patch, complete with games, face-painting, fall photo stations and treats.
The PAC at Buckingham Elementary organized a Family Halloween Dance. Kindergarten children made pumpkin art at Montecito Elementary, while their peers in Grade 1/2 learned about bats.
As leaders in the school, Grade 6/7s at Nelson Elementary set up the school’s pumpkin patch, which is an annual tradition supported by the school’s PAC. Children at Edmonds Community School also enjoyed a festive school pumpkin patch and treats.
Students at Kitchener Elementary also enjoyed a pumpkin patch at school. At Brantford Elementary, “little buddies” navigated the pumpkin patch with the help of their “big buddies.” Older students at Brantord have also been creating a haunted house.
Students often give back to the wider community. Leadership students at Alpha Secondary organized a sock and leftover Halloween candy drive for the Kilala Lelum Health Centre, an Indigenous health co-op on the Downtown Eastside. A class at Lakeview Elementary has also been gathering socks, with nearly 470 pairs and counting for The Society to End Homelessness. To raise money for the same charity, another class at Lakeview has been holding a Halloween Treat Sale.
Halloween-themed contests and dress-up days are a fun way for students of all ages to come together and build school spirit. Many look forward to showcasing their creativity. To help ensure the celebrations are respectful, this District resource offers tips for keeping Halloween costumes thoughtful for everyone without causing unintentional harm.
Posted October 2025