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Message from the superintendent: updated mask guidelines

April 1, 2021 10:08 AM

Dear families,

On Monday, March 29, the provincial health officer announced an important change to public health guidance for schools regarding the wearing of non-medical masks by elementary students. Yesterday evening, we received the updated health and safety guidelines from the Ministry of Education and I am writing to share with you the key details. (more…)

District Education Office will be closed during spring break

March 15, 2021 9:32 AM

Please note that while the District Education Office will be closed during spring break. If you need to speak to someone urgently, please call 604.466.6228. 

Livestream: March 10, 2021, Meeting of the Board (6 pm)

March 10, 2021 2:46 PM

The March 10, 2021, regular meeting of the board will be live-streamed at https://www.sd42.ca/online-board-meetings/ starting at 6 pm.

Health and safety update for families from Superintendent Harry Dhillon

February 24, 2021 10:15 AM

Dear families,

I am writing today to share with you a summary of the revisions to the Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings announced by the Ministry of Education earlier this month. (more…)

Equity in Action: Student Input

February 19, 2021 3:48 PM

This year, School District 42 joined the provincial Equity in Action Project as one of the 15 school districts that will be starting the project during the 2020/2021 school year.

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Livestream: February 17, 2021, Meeting of the Board (6 pm)

February 17, 2021 2:55 PM

The February 17, 2021, regular meeting of the board will be live-streamed at https://www.sd42.ca/online-board-meetings/ starting at 6 pm.

Trades and apprenticeships virtual information sessions

February 5, 2021 1:09 PM

The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District will be hosting virtual information sessions on Zoom for all trades and apprenticeship programs.

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Feb. 3, 2021: Letter to families from Superintendent Harry Dhillon

February 4, 2021 7:29 PM

Dear families,

This morning Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside announced updates to the Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 School Settings. The updated document is available on the Ministry of Education website with a summary of key changes highlighted in yellow. The modifications include changes to mask guidelines in schools, which are outlined below.

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Registration: Wheelhouse, District CyberSchool, Late French Immersion

February 4, 2021 2:43 PM

Please note that registration is coming up for the following district programs:

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Policies and Procedures Posted for Public Input

February 1, 2021 4:13 PM

At its January 27, 2021, public meeting, the Board of Education received for information and continuation with the consultation process the following policies:

Policy 4204 – Contingency Reserve
Policy 5310 – Disposal of Surplus Assets
Policy 6530 – Environmental Sustainability

To provide feedback, email Karen Yoxall at karen_yoxall@sd42.ca. For the district policy manual, click here.

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