Something Awesome is a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) group of passionate students and two teacher leaders, Ms. Lane and Ms. Lusk, at Seymour Heights Elementary.
Advocacy: Increased Annual Facilities Grant Funding
[Sent December 9, 2021]
President Higginson to Minister Whiteside:
“Boards of education across B.C. share a common interest in having safe, healthy schools for students to learn within. Annual Facilities Grants, which focus on the regular maintenance of schools and related facilities, are intended to contribute to this goal.”
Advocacy: Declaration of National Opiate Death Crisis
[Sent November 30, 2021]
President Higginson to CSBA President French:
“Conversations on substance use education, prevention and intervention are common concerns for students, families and staff in our province’s schools.”
Burnaby Students Celebrate Kindness Day
The efforts of a Kindergarten class connected to World Kindness Day were spread far and wide when a video of their infectious dance of joy went practically viral.
Floods & Extreme Weather Response
Our thoughts are with everyone around the province impacted by the recent storms.
2022 BCSTA Scholarships for Student Citizenship
BCSTA will once again be awarding three graduating B.C. public school students who have shown exemplary citizenship in their school and community with scholarships worth $500 each.
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Advocacy: Provincial Teacher Shortage
[Sent November 9, 2021]
President Higginson to education degree-granting institutes:
“School districts throughout the province repeatedly report difficulties in recruiting new teachers… these ongoing staffing shortages require immediate and collaborative attention to ensure that student learning outcomes are not negatively impacted.”
Kamloops-Thompson Students Launch Music Video
Four Directions Secondary School was the site of a music video launch on Tuesday, November 9.
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Celebrating Langley’s Spaces
A concrete structure resembling a Greek amphitheatre and bright, bold murals are just some of the things you will see at schools in Langley.
Wellness Takes Priority in North Okanagan-Shuswap
Len Wood Middle School students are being challenged! An invitation has been given!
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