District Highlights

District Highlights

#FridayReads: Dive into the water but maybe Don’t Trust Fish

May 28, 2026 10:00 PM
Laity View Elementary teacher-librarian Natalie Clark recommends Don’t Trust Fish or Méfiez-vous des poissons by Neil Sharpson. I laughed out loud reading Don’t Trust Fish, illustrated by Dan Santat. It is  read more

#FridayReads: Find out why Books Make Good Friends

May 22, 2026 3:57 PM
Blue Mountain Elementary teacher-librarian Amanda Terris recommends Books Make Good Friends by Jane Mount. In Books Make Good Friends, author-illustrator Jane Mount introduces us to Lotti, a shy girl who  read more

High school students write stories for elementary students in book buddy literacy project

May 20, 2026 11:52 AM
Hammond Elementary students are the main characters in this story, written by Westview Secondary students. This story takes place at the Westview library on the morning of April 29, 2026.  read more

Samuel Robertson Technical drama serves up a double feature of romance and mystery

May 15, 2026 10:29 AM
Samuel Robertson Technical (SRT) drama is back with a double feature starring young and veteran performers alike. This year’s show begins at a train station with Variations on a Theme, a  read more

Thomas Haney Secondary to hold annual Arts Gala on May 21

May 15, 2026 10:27 AM
Explore student creativity at Thomas Haney Secondary’s annual Arts Gala on May 21, featuring more than 200 pieces of student artwork, food prepared by culinary arts students, and live music  read more

#FridayReads: Discover the endless potential you hold inside with Maybe

May 8, 2026 2:37 PM
Harry Hooge Elementary teacher-librarian Karla Vernon recommends Maybe by Kobi Yamada. Illustrated by Gabriella Barouch, this beautiful story is all about possibilities, reminding us that we can try new things,  read more

#FridayReads: Find Home in a Lunchbox this Asian Heritage Month

May 1, 2026 2:46 PM
Alexander Robinson teacher-librarian Anita Neufeld recommends Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo to celebrate Asian Heritage Month this May. Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo is a stunning wordless book that  read more

#FridayReads: Welcome to the Wonder House this National Poetry Month

April 24, 2026 2:25 PM
Literacy helping teacher Cynthia Penner recommends Welcome to the Wonder House by Rebecca Kai Dotlich and Georgia Heard for National Poetry Month. Welcome to the Wonder House by Rebecca Kai Dotlich  read more

Arts Night returns to Garibaldi Secondary on April 23

April 14, 2026 2:49 PM
Garibaldi Secondary is hosting its fourth annual Arts Night on April 23, 2026, celebrating student creativity through culinary arts, visual art and live performances. The evening will begin at 6  read more

#FridayReads: Discover the spirit of Vaisakhi with Mahi and Daya

April 10, 2026 12:33 PM
English Language Learners (ELL) teachers Harjit Kaur Chauhan and Kawaldeep Kaur Ghuman recommend The Adventures of Mahi and Daya: Discovering the Spirit of Vaisakhi  by Harpreet Kaur Mandair. This engaging story  read more
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