District Highlights

Two Maple Ridge schools joined thousands of Canadians across the country in the Coldest Night of the Year walk to raise money for local organizations that support those in need.  read more

French helping teacher Sandra Turbide recommends Ce que lisent les animaux avant de dormir by Noé Carlain and Nicolas Duffaut to celebrate Semaine de la Francophonie (Francophonie Week). I absolutely  read more

One of the best parts of playing para ice hockey, according to students from the SD42 Environmental School, is you don’t have to wear skates. “I liked that I didn’t  read more

Deputy Superintendent Cheryl Schwarz recommends Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Rafael López for International Women’s Day. Drum Dream Girl by Margarita  read more

Come out for an evening of music put on by Garibaldi Secondary’s senior concert band students and the Maple Ridge Concert Band, a community association. The Sweet Sounds of Spring  read more

Hammond Elementary teacher-librarian Kristen Power recommends Moon’s Ramadan by Natasha Khan Kazi to mark the start of Ramadan.  I recommend Moon’s Ramadan by Natasha Khan Kazi for a meaningful exploration  read more

“If you are having a bad day, look at this and remember you’re not alone.” Grade 7 student LJ wrote that message inside one of the kindness cards he created  read more

Alouette Elementary teacher-librarian Briana Magnuson recommends I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoët for Pink Shirt Day. I love this book because it shows how a simple act of kindness can  read more

Fairies, magic and mischief – step into Shakespeare’s world with the Thomas Haney Sightline Theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience a timeless classic  read more

District teacher-librarian Leanne Dunbar recommends The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant for Family Day. This book is a warm hug and tugs at our hearts as it offers a peek  read more