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SD44 School Receives Farm to School Award

Cheakamus Centre was awarded this year’s Farm to School BC Pollinator Award – Vancouver Regional Hub. The award was presented during the Spring Celebration event at Van Tech Schoolyard Market Gardens

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SD42 Student Hairstylists Chase Championship

Two students in the Samuel Robertson Technical hairstylist program are heading to the national hairstylist skills championship after taking home medals at the provincial competition earlier this month.

What is a School Trustee?

School trustees are ordinary citizens elected by other citizens to represent the interest of the entire public in the education process of creating our next generation of citizens to strengthen

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Making Coding Fun for Students in SD83

The SD83 Individual Achievement Program (IAP) is designed to support students with diverse abilities reach their full potential and transition into the larger community.

Art Exhibit Showcases Work of Students with Diverse Abilities in Burnaby

Students at Burnaby North Secondary are getting ready for the first ever cross-district art exhibit for youth with diverse needs.

Recognizing 20+ Years of Service

During election years trustees who have served 20 or more years on a board of education are recognized by the British Columbia School Trustee’s Association with an honorary life membership.

SD8 Makes Classrooms More Inclusive

This year, the SD8 International Program was fortunate to host a Grade 12 student from Italy at LV Rogers Secondary School (LVR). The student is blind, so the first job

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Focusing on Cultural Awareness in SD27

In October and November, SD27 staff had the opportunity to take part in a cross-cultural workshop presented by elders and knowledge keepers at Esk’etemc.

Sa-Hali Students Explore Social Justice

Students in Sa-Hali Secondary School’s Social Justice Club in School District 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) created an amazing video on anti-racism, discrimination and allyship.

Surrey Launches Black Studies Course

The district is set to launch Black Studies 12, a new course exploring the rich and diverse history of Black peoples in B.C. and Canada, as well as the historical

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