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$1.4 million extra for Maple Ridge School District No. 42
May 9, 2012 - 9:31am — adminBy Robert Mangelsdorf
School District No. 42 is getting $1.4 million in additional funding from the province to help teachers cope with overcrowded classrooms.
The money is part of the provincial government’s Learning Improvement Fund, first announced last year and included in the Liberals’ Bill 22, which sent striking teachers back to work in March.
Kanaka models flex calendar: The province plans to scrap standard calendar so districts can be more creative in scheduling
May 1, 2012 - 10:37am — adminBy Maria Rantanen, The Times
While the provincial government mulls over changes to the school calendar to allow for year-round schooling, Kanaka Creek Elementary students already know a balanced calendar "gives the brain a rest," according to their principal.
Student receives rare scholarship: Jeff Chen maintains high marks at school, while also giving back to his community
April 29, 2012 - 10:26pm — adminBy Maria Rantanen, The Times
He gets top marks, excelling in all his classes from sciences and math to humanities, and despite the academic demands he still finds time to help out at community dinners served weekly at his school.
Ridge students expand cheap dinner program: Culinary pupils serve up meals every Thursday, for a good price.
April 29, 2012 - 10:23pm — adminBy Maria Rantanen, The Times
Maple Ridge Secondary's Thursday night dinners are usually sold out so they have started offering pickup service for those who can't get a reservation.
The school started offering community dinners to seniors three years ago, but they have now expanded it to include all community members.
B.C. schools could adopt year-round schedules: Districts could end traditional September to June semesters in 2013
April 27, 2012 - 10:04am — adminMany students around B.C. may soon be taking their last traditional summer vacation this year, under new legislation that will allow school boards to scrap the standard calendar.
The B.C. government introduced the amendments to the School Act on Thursday that will allow local school districts to set their schedules, provided they meet a minimum number of teaching hours, starting in the 2013-2014 school year.
Michael McEvoy, the head the B.C. School Trustees Association, weclomed the changes.
Do what you can do: students to give back to community as part of the Celebration of Respect (COR) project
April 20, 2012 - 1:13pm — adminThe School District 42 Student Advisory Council (DSAC) is holding its annual Celebration of Respect (COR) at the Greg Moore Youth Centre on May 2nd. This year’s theme, “Do What You Can Do,” highlights the value of engaging with the community in order to make a positive impact.
Actor up for another young artist award
April 19, 2012 - 2:27pm — adminPitt Meadows’ Connor Levins has been nominated for the third time for a Young Artists Award.
This time, it’s his performance in the television series End Game that’s drawing accolades.
“One thing I love about the awards is all the people. I get to see people I have met before, which is very cool. It’s lots of fun,” says Levins, 12.
Pitt, Ridge players picked for B.C. basketball all-star teams
April 19, 2012 - 2:25pm — adminBy Robert Mangelsdorf - Maple Ridge News
The B.C. High School Basketball All-Star Games are set for this Saturday at UBC, and Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows secondary schools will be well represented.
Maple Ridge dancer's got talent
April 19, 2012 - 2:20pm — adminBy Monisha Martins, The Maple Ridge News
Synchronized like a well-oiled machine, Freshh explodes onto stage to thunderous applause.
For Ryan Morrissette, the hoots and hollers are like electricity, giving him a boost.
“We feed off the crowd. When people cheer it gives us so much adrenalin,” says Morrissette, one of seven dancers from Freshh, which earned a spot two weeks ago in the finals of the CityTV talent show, Canada’s Got Talent.
Maple Ridge elementary takes district basketball title
April 12, 2012 - 10:08pm — adminThe Maple Ridge elementary boys’ basketball team took home the School District No. 42 elementary title, defeating Harry Hooge 30-20 in the final last Wednesday at Pitt Meadows Secondary School.