SD83’s AED Program Continues to Grow
The three year plan to implement automated external defibrillators (AEDs) into SD83 schools got a boost as the Regional District of the North Okanagan (RDNO) donated an AED to Grindrod
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By BCSTA
Posted: December 28, 2020
The three year plan to implement automated external defibrillators (AEDs) into SD83 schools got a boost as the Regional District of the North Okanagan (RDNO) donated an AED to Grindrod
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By BCSTA
Posted: December 14, 2020
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
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By BCSTA
Posted: December 13, 2020
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.
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By BCSTA
Posted: December 4, 2020
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!
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By BCSTA
Posted: November 30, 2020
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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By BCSTA
Posted: November 25, 2020
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!
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By BCSTA
Posted: October 21, 2020
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
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By BCSTA
Posted: October 2, 2020
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.
By BCSTA
Posted: September 11, 2020
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.
By BCSTA
Posted: February 26, 2020
BCSTA’s Professional Learning Committee has been hard at work curating a diverse and exciting professional development program as part of the association’s annual general meeting this April. Below we highlight
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