Two students in the Samuel Robertson Technical hairstylist program are heading to the national hairstylist skills championship after taking home medals at the provincial competition earlier this month.
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BCSTA is once again recognizing three graduating B.C. public school students who have displayed exemplary citizenship within their school and community as recipients of our Student Citizenship Scholarship.
[Sent May 18, 2022]
President Broady to Minister Whiteside:
“B.C.’s boards of education would like to see that such spaces are included in the development of all new schools and that funds be provided for existing schools to be retrofitted appropriately. “
[Sent May 18, 2022]
President Broady to Minister Whiteside:
“Unfortunately, the conversation is not limited to responding to COVID-19. Another crisis impacts this ask, as the most recent heatwave of 2021 illustrated how ill-equipped many facilities are when it comes to cooling and providing safe, comfortable learning environments.”
[Sent May 18, 2022]
President Broady to Minister Robinson and Minister Whiteside:
“As you know, school districts in B.C. must adopt a balanced budget for the upcoming school year by June 30, 2022. This year, boards of education are tasked with developing a budget and making decisions that impact students while not being provided with adequate funding.”
School trustees are ordinary citizens elected by other citizens to represent the interest of the entire public in the education process of creating our next generation of citizens to strengthen Canadian democracy.
The SD83 Individual Achievement Program (IAP) is designed to support students with diverse abilities reach their full potential and transition into the larger community.
BCSTA was proud to sign a memorandum of understanding with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) at our recent AGM.
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BCSTA’s board of directors for 2022-23 were elected during our AGM.
Students at Burnaby North Secondary are getting ready for the first ever cross-district art exhibit for youth with diverse needs.
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