District Highlights

District Highlights

Westview Secondary students tell ‘The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood’ on stage

February 17, 2026 4:23 PM
Take a jaunt through Sherwood Forest at Westview Secondary as students prepare to bring The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood to life – a classic tale with a comedic  read more

#FridayReads: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

February 13, 2026 2:26 PM
Hammond Elementary teacher-librarian Kristen Power recommends Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim for the Lunar New Year.   Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim, illustrated by  read more

#FridayReads: Discover Le carnaval de Malaika in Quebec City

February 6, 2026 2:20 PM
French helping teacher Sandra Turbide recommends Le carnaval de Malaika by Nadia L. Hohn to celebrate the 72nd Québec Winter Carnival that runs from February 6 to 15.  Le carnaval de Malaika (Malaika’s Winter Carnival) follows young Malaika as she adjusts to big  read more

Garibaldi Secondary jazz bands to put on dessert and dance event this weekend

February 5, 2026 12:10 PM
Treat your valentine to an evening of smooth jazz and sweet treats at Garibaldi Secondary’s annual Dessert and Dance event this weekend. Garibaldi Secondary’s junior and senior jazz bands will  read more

SD42 students join city effort to plant trees at Maple Ridge parks

February 4, 2026 2:20 PM
Alouette Elementary students swapped out their pencils for shovels to help plant three trees in a joint initiative between the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District and the City  read more

#FridayReads: Deepen your understanding of how Black History is Your History

January 30, 2026 3:14 PM
Maple Ridge Secondary teacher-librarian Karen Aitken recommends Black History is Your History by Taylor Cassidy for Black History Month. “Real change is more than just about going viral,” says Taylor Cassidy, an African-American TikTok content creator.  read more

District Highlights Magazine 2024/25

June 25, 2025 2:53 PM
We hope you enjoy our annual District Highlights magazine – a round-up of stories that showcase the work and inspiring achievements of our school communities during the 2024/25 school year. Some  read more

#FridayReads: Miya Wears Orange for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2025 10:24 AM
Katzie First Nation Elder Ed Pierre recommends Miya Wears Orange by Wanda John-Kehewin to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on  read more

Technology and innovation power learning at Yennadon Elementary

June 20, 2025 3:38 PM
At Yennadon Elementary, being an Apple Distinguished School is more than a title. It’s about creating an accessible, inclusive learning environment where students and staff use technology to collaborate, think  read more

Fairview Elementary puts spotlight on literacy at after-school family event

June 18, 2025 2:46 PM
Families gathered around a glowing faux campfire in a classroom at Fairview Elementary, as music filled the air. “We were like, singing rhyming songs with Dr. Saul,” said Grade 3  read more
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