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!
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
Continue Reading “2021 BCSTA Scholarships for Student Citizenship”
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
Continue Reading “Embracing Nature’s Playground and Classroom”
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.
Burnaby School District Recognized for Supporting Immigrants & Refugees
The Burnaby School District has received both local and national recognition for its support of families who have recently immigrated to Canada or arrived as refugees.
Advocacy: B.C. Education Groups on Return to School Plan
[Sent July 31, 2020] A joint letter from BCSTA, BCCPAC, BCASBO, BCPVPA and BCSSA: “On Wednesday, July 29 B.C.’s Minister of Education Rob Fleming and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr.
Continue Reading “Advocacy: B.C. Education Groups on Return to School Plan”
Advocacy: BCSTA’s Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services
In follow-up to the June 15, 2020 presentation by BC School Trustees Association President Stephanie Higginson, BCSTA provided the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services with some additional
Appreciation of Combined COVID-19 Response in Public Education
[Sent April 24, 2020] President Higginson to Minister Fleming: “I write you on behalf of the British Columbia School Trustees Association to share our appreciation for the efforts put forward
Continue Reading “Appreciation of Combined COVID-19 Response in Public Education”
Ministry Announces Online Tool for K-12 Continuous Learning
Originally posted on news.gov.bc.ca. Educators will have an easy-to-use video-conferencing and collaboration platform to communicate remotely with their students while in-class learning is suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Minister Fleming Suspends In-Class Instruction
Under the direction of the Provincial Health Officer, the Minister of Education has suspended in-class instruction in all schools until further notice.