[Sent December 11, 2020]
President Higginson to Minister Whiteside:
“We are certainly looking forward to working with you and your staff to advance initiatives of common interest and to tackle issues of importance to the K-12 education sector.”
[Sent December 11, 2020]
President Higginson to Minister Whiteside:
“We are certainly looking forward to working with you and your staff to advance initiatives of common interest and to tackle issues of importance to the K-12 education sector.”
Move over chocolate-covered almonds or wrapping paper sales, several School District 72 schools have opted for a fundraiser that not only helps their school, but also benefits the community and those in need this fall and winter.
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.
Continue Reading “Helping Grads Prepare for the Future in SD73”
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!
Continue Reading “Brain Bikes and Battery Recycling in SD83”
[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…”
[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.”
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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[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.
Continue Reading “Media Release: Chilliwack School Trustee’s Reprehensible Comments Condemned”
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!
Continue Reading “Building Community, One Piece of Driftwood at a Time”
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.