Procedure

Procedure 9510.1 - Flags - Canada and British Columbia

PROTOCOL - FLAG DISPLAY

1.	The Canadian flag should be displayed outside the school building from either a ground or wall mounted pole/staff. Each school will have a single flag pole installed.
2.	No flag, banner or pennant should be flown or displayed above the Canadian flag.
3.	Flags flown together should be approximately the same size and shall be flown from separate staffs at the same height. The Canadian flag should be given the place of honour when flown or displayed with other flags.
4.	The British Columbia flag should be prominently displayed inside the building using either of the following methods: (1) attached flat to a wall with fasteners penetrating the hem area only; or (2) hung from a beam in the gymnasium.
5.	It is only appropriate for the flags of Canada and British Columbia to be flown or displayed properly and treated at all times with dignity and respect.
6.	All flag(s) should be in good clean condition when flown or displayed. When the flag(s) do become worn, noticeably faded or otherwise unfit for service, they should be replaced and the old flag disposed of by private burning.
7.	The flag should be flown from sunrise to sunset each day and it is not contrary to etiquette to have the flag flying at night.
8.	Flags can be displayed inside the building, either on staffs or fastened to a wall. If flat, it may be hung horizontally or vertically. If it hangs vertically against a wall, the flag should be placed so that the upper part of the leaf is to the left and the stem is to the right as seen by spectators.
9.	Flags flown at half-mast will be by special instruction of the Surrey Board of Education.

Revised:	2005-06-30
Approved:	1997-01-09