District Highlights

A 16-foot Coast Salish house post now stands at the entrance of c̓əsqənelə Elementary, welcoming students, staff and visitors into the school with a message of connectedness. The carving on  read more

Director of instruction for learning services, Michael Scarcella, recommends Rainbows After Rain by Melanie Scarcella ahead of summer break. Rainbows After Rain by Melanie Scarcella is more than a book—it’s a songbook  read more

Literacy helping teacher Andrea MacInnes recommends Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall to celebrate Pride Month.  I recommend Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall because it explores the  read more

Bring home the flavours of Thomas Haney Secondary’s Thunder Kitchen with a new cookbook by culinary arts instructors Brian Smith and Karen Carruthers. “Our students are the heart of this  read more

Indigenous education helping teacher Jessica Bedard recommends Indig-Enough by Nikki Soliman to honour and celebrate National Indigenous History Month. I chose Indig-Enough by Nikki Soliman for National Indigenous History Month  read more

Whonnock Elementary teacher-librarian Megan Emond recommends The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach. This hilarious book about metamorphosis will keep children entertained while they learn how a caterpillar transforms into  read more

Glenwood Elementary teacher-librarian Michiyo Watanabe recommends The Invisible String by Patrice Karst in honour of the International Day of Families on May 15. The Invisible String by Patrice Karst shares  read more

Garibaldi Secondary is holding its third annual Arts Gala Night this month, featuring a student visual arts exhibition and an open mic. The open mic, called Coffee House, is new  read more

Edith McDermott Elementary teacher-librarian Krista Kong recommends My Day with Gong Gong by Sennah Yee to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. My Day with Gong Gong is a great children’s story  read more

Step into the Roaring Twenties with the Thomas Haney musical theatre class’ production of Chicago: The Musical (Teen Edition). Get ready for a bold, high-energy musical packed with drama, humour,  read more