Across the District, there are a variety of opportunities throughout the school year to celebrate diversity, inclusion and kindness.
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Advocacy: Inclusive Education Guidelines
[Sent May 26, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Singh:
“We understand that your ministry has been actively working on updating the document and ask that this work be further prioritized so that we may focus on providing more inclusive schools today rather than tomorrow.”
Have You Heard of Conseil Scolaire Francophone?
The Conseil scolaire francophone (CSF) is a public board of education that serves over 6,300 students in 47 French-language schools throughout the entire province of British Columbia.
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Delta School District Students Create Rain Garden
Delta Secondary students’ vision to make a positive difference to their environment has led to the creation of a rain garden at the school.
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BCSTA’s Board of Directors for 2023-25
BCSTA’s board of directors for 2022-25 were elected during our AGM.
Advocacy: Student and Family Affordability Fund
[Sent March 31, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Singh:
“As you know, the Student and Family Affordability Fund is set to expire on June 30 of this year. While the fund generally achieved its goal of supporting families that would otherwise struggle with the rising costs of sending children back to school, this one-time allocation does little to stem the tide of future global inflation concerns, which continue to grow. “
Advocacy: Funding for Exempt Staffing Compensation
[Sent March 31, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Conroy and Minister Singh:
“Having the province fund exempt staff wage increases will allow districts to focus on what is best for students and their future success. Together we can enable boards of education to focus on student success rather than how they will afford, retain and budget for their exempt staff.”
2023 BCSTA Scholarship Recipients
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 Scholarships for Student Citizenship.
Students Gather Donations For Earthquake Victims
Surrey and White Rock students from schools across the district are raising money to provide humanitarian aid to victims of last month’s Turkey-Syria earthquake.
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Skwo:wech Mural Honours the Land and Brings Hope in New Westminster
On a cold and crisp winter day, students at Skwo:wech Elementary were slowly drummed into the gymnasium to gather in the round, to share appreciation and questions about a new art piece that’s adding brightness and hope to their school.
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