District Highlights

District Highlights

Thomas Haney Secondary teachers receive Premier’s Award for Excellence

October 27, 2023 10:59 AM
Two teachers at Thomas Haney Secondary are being recognized by the premier for their collaborative approach to education. Mark Biggar and Todd Goodman have taught several classes together: Law, human  read more

#FridayReads: Embrace what makes you different with Stumpkin the stemless pumpkin

October 27, 2023 3:16 PM
Harry Hooge teacher-librarian Fiona Bisset recommends Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins, an endearing story for Halloween. There is so much to love about this story! I was attracted to Stumpkin  read more

Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows schools raise tens of thousands during Terry Fox Runs

October 24, 2023 3:17 PM
Whether it was throwing a pie in a teacher’s face or participating in a school run, students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows found different ways to raise money for  read more

#FridayReads: Celebrate the importance of school libraries with The Loud Librarian

October 20, 2023 3:37 PM
Westview teacher-librarian Krystyna Eddy recommends The Loud Librarian by Jenna Beatrice, just in time for DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) and BC School Library Day on October 23. October is  read more

#FridayReads: Celebrate Women’s History Month with The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

October 13, 2023 11:57 AM
Garibaldi teacher-librarian Sharmila Miller recommends The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley, highlighting the importance of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). October is  read more

c̓əsqənelə Elementary connects school and community centre with kindness snake

October 10, 2023 11:56 AM
The trail behind c̓əsqənelə Elementary is lined with painted rocks that form a lengthy snake. “It looks like a real snake… that’s made out of rocks,” explained Abigail, a Grade  read more

#FridayReads: Give thanks with Gratitude is my Superpower

October 6, 2023 10:28 AM
Webster’s Corners teacher-librarian Lindsay Lane recommends Gratitude is my Superpower by Alicia Ortego just in time for Thanksgiving. One of my favourite series for teaching a growth mindset is My  read more

Laity View Elementary transforms hallway into gallery to teach about residential schools

September 30, 2023 12:13 PM
Walking down Laity View Elementary’s intermediate classes hallway is a learning experience this Truth and Reconciliation week. The bulletin boards lining the walls on either side are full of art,  read more

#FridayReads: When We Were Alone paves the path for children to learn about residential schools

September 29, 2023 10:47 AM
Aboriginal Education teacher-librarian Alison Garneau recommends When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson and Julie Flett. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30th and this is  read more

Alouette Elementary students create artwork for Truth and Reconciliation community event

September 28, 2023 5:07 PM
Sitting on the steps inside Alouette Elementary, Brayden pointed at the middle of his poster. “The kid at the bottom is supposed to be me going to residential school,” the  read more
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