Grade 12 students who studied career development during the first term have unveiled their Capstone projects across the district, as part of their Career Life Connections course.
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Brain Bikes and Battery Recycling in SD83
School District 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) has been involving their students in some very interesting activities as of late, including teaching them about the importance of recycling!
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Congratulatory Letter to B.C.’s New Minister of Education
[Sent December 3, 2020]
President Higginson to Minister Whiteside:
“First and foremost, I wish to formally congratulate you on your recent appointment as British Columbia’s new Minister of Education. You have taken on an incredible responsibility during a uniquely challenging time in our province’s history…”
Letter of Appreciation to Outgoing Education Minister
[Sent December 2, 2020]
President Higginson to Minister Fleming:
“Congratulations on your new appointment as Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. I am sure you are excited for a change of pace and a new challenge.”
Surrey Students Write 50 Postcards for Veterans
In the weeks before Remembrance Day, a group of École Salish Secondary students enlisted the help of classmates to write 50 postcards to mail to veterans in Surrey.
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Media Release: Chilliwack School Trustee’s Reprehensible Comments Condemned
[Vancouver, B.C. – November 27, 2020] – Recent social media comments by Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld are unacceptable and inexcusable said BC School Trustees Association President Stephanie Higginson.
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Building Community, One Piece of Driftwood at a Time
Passing by the courtyard at Robron Centre one can’t help but stop and stare in awe at the larger-than-life unicorn made entirely by driftwood!
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2021 BCSTA Scholarships for Student Citizenship
BCSTA will be awarding three graduating B.C. public school students who have shown exemplary citizenship in their school and community with scholarships worth $500 each.
Application deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021.
Embracing Nature’s Playground and Classroom
Taking learning outside is a concept long embraced in the Burnaby School District. With the emphasis on outdoor learning in our back-to-school restart plans, teachers are seizing opportunities to immerse education in nature.
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Lake Trail Recognizes Orange Shirt Day with Story Walk in SD71
On Wednesday, Lake Trail Community Middle School recognized Orange Shirt Day with an awe-inspiring interactive activity that students and staff had been preparing for much of September.
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