District Highlights

District Highlights

‘Tis the season of giving at Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows schools

December 20, 2024 11:37 AM
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows students got into the spirit of giving this holiday season by collecting toys and money for donation, writing cards to raise spirits, and knitting warm  read more

Maple Ridge schools create holiday bulletin boards celebrating diversity

December 18, 2024 9:39 AM
Westview Secondary and Laity View Elementary are getting into the festive spirit with bulletin board displays celebrating different holidays around the world at this time of the year. Indigenous Education  read more

#FridayReads: Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light this holiday season

December 13, 2024 2:13 PM
Laity View Elementary teacher-librarian Natalie Clark recommends Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light by Apryl Stott for the holiday season. Apryl Stott’s Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light is a  read more

Thomas Haney Secondary puts on largest student-led craft fair in province

December 12, 2024 1:02 PM
The Thomas Haney Secondary student council is being recognized for their hard work and dedication in putting on the largest student-led craft fair in the province. “It surpassed all expectation  read more

#FridayReads: Dream big and make positive change with Something, Someday

December 6, 2024 2:05 PM
Superintendent of Schools Teresa Downs recommends Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman. Amanda Gorman’s Something, Someday, brought to life through Christian Robinson’s beautiful illustrations, is a stunning reminder of the power of  read more

Maple Ridge Elementary choir performs Indigenous language song for national contest

December 6, 2024 10:09 AM
The choir club at Maple Ridge Elementary put on their best performance for a national music contest held by the CBC. There are more than 70 submissions in their category,  read more

Garibaldi Music presents The Polar Express

December 5, 2024 11:11 AM
Enjoy an evening of music with the Garibaldi Secondary jazz and concert bands on December 10, 2024. The Polar Express will feature performances by concert and jazz bands from the  read more

#FridayReads: Great Scots! Learn about the contributions of Scottish Canadians

November 29, 2024 11:56 AM
Garibaldi Secondary teacher-librarian Keith Thomson recommends Great Scots!: How the Scots Created Canada by Matthew Shaw and How the Scots Invented Canada by Ken McGoogan for St. Andrew’s Day. As  read more

Alexander Robinson Elementary students team up with city to plant trees

November 28, 2024 3:03 PM
Students at Alexander Robinson Elementary rolled up their sleeves last month to plant nearly a dozen trees next to the school as part of a planting drive with the City  read more

#FridayReads: Discover the power of The Magical Yet

November 22, 2024 11:43 AM
Assistant Superintendent David Vandergugten recommends The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi for World Children’s Day this week.   I recommend The Magical Yet, a New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrated  read more
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