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2019 Leaders of Tomorrow: Meaghan Durupt, Golden Ears
Browse our retrospective feature, which captures district highlights from the 2018/19 school year
2019 District Highlights
2019 Leaders of Tomorrow: Meaghan Durupt, Golden Ears
December 31, 2019
Meaghan Durupt is a compassionate and thoughtful Grade 7 student at Golden Ears Elementary (2018/19). She participates in several clubs at school including Tech Club and Student Voice. Meaghan likes being part of the creative and technical force behind the scenes in her work with the Tech Club, bringing... read more
2019 Leaders of Tomorrow: Manvir Dulay, Fairview
December 24, 2019
Manvir Dulay is a Grade 7 student at Fairview Elementary (2018/19 school year). Manvir’s school work is excellent and she works hard to make connections between her learning and life. Manvir is willing to help any of her fellow students with whatever they need; she is kind and compassionate.... read more
#FridayReads: The Night the Lights Went Out on Christmas
December 20, 2019
Pitt Meadows Elementary teacher-librarian Diane Simard recommends “The Night the Lights Went Out on Christmas” by Ellis Paul. “This is a fun rhyming story about a neighbourhood where, year after year, the neighbours try to outdo one another with their Christmas lights and decorations. One year, on Christmas night,... read more
2019 Leaders of Tomorrow: Miguel Farinha, Fairview
December 17, 2019
Miguel Farinha is a Grade 7 student at Fairview Elementary (2018/19). He is known at Fairview as a kind and helpful student who takes on a leadership role. He is always willing to spend time with people and is trusted by all staff to complete tasks with care. He... read more
Fairview Elementary students learn about Coast Salish weaving and the gift of giving
December 16, 2019
Today, Katzie First Nation elder Eileen Pierre is teaching a hands-on lesson in Coast Salish weaving at Fairview Elementary. Sitting at their looms, the class of Grade 5/6 students listen intently to Pierre as they learn how to turn wool into personal pieces of art. “My favourite part about... read more