For the past 25+ years, Sooke Elementary has hosted a pumpkin carving contest (often imitated by never replicated by other schools in the district. Ours is the original!) We are looking forward to seeing all of the creations!

WHEN: October 30^th 2026

WHERE: Sooke Elementary Gym

WHO: Students from SES K-5

Choose a category: Scariest, Funniest or Most Original. Carve or decorate your pumpkin at home. Bring it to the gym in the morning between 8:00 and 8:45 (Please no violence-themed pumpkins).

ADDITIONAL INFO:

1. Please enter the school through the doors by the office and to the gym to fill out your ticket and set up your pumpkin
2. We have some electronic tealights for inside, but please provide one if able.
3. Students who enter the contest will be eligible for prizes
4. Pumpkins will be sent home with your child after school. If you need to pick it up sooner, please arrange that with your child’s teacher

QUESTIONS: Please email Mrs. Mahoney mstupich@sd62.bc.ca or call the school at 250-642-5431