District Highlights

District Highlights

New playground unveiled at c̓əsqənelə Elementary

November 2, 2023 2:05 PM
c̓əsqənelə Elementary has a new playground for students to enjoy, made possible because of a large community effort. “We have a lot of great kids that are super happy to  read more

Hammond Elementary puts on outdoor fall fair

October 30, 2023 3:27 PM
Students at Hammond Elementary put on their rain boots and celebrated the fall season with an outdoor pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, crafts, and fun games. Each class was taken  read more

Thomas Haney Secondary teachers receive Premier’s Award for Excellence

October 27, 2023 10:59 AM
Two teachers at Thomas Haney Secondary are being recognized by the premier for their collaborative approach to education. Mark Biggar and Todd Goodman have taught several classes together: Law, human  read more

#FridayReads: Embrace what makes you different with Stumpkin the stemless pumpkin

October 27, 2023 3:16 PM
Harry Hooge teacher-librarian Fiona Bisset recommends Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins, an endearing story for Halloween. There is so much to love about this story! I was attracted to Stumpkin  read more

Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows schools raise tens of thousands during Terry Fox Runs

October 24, 2023 3:17 PM
Whether it was throwing a pie in a teacher’s face or participating in a school run, students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows found different ways to raise money for  read more

#FridayReads: Celebrate the importance of school libraries with The Loud Librarian

October 20, 2023 3:37 PM
Westview teacher-librarian Krystyna Eddy recommends The Loud Librarian by Jenna Beatrice, just in time for DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) and BC School Library Day on October 23. October is  read more

#FridayReads: Celebrate Women’s History Month with The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

October 13, 2023 11:57 AM
Garibaldi teacher-librarian Sharmila Miller recommends The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley, highlighting the importance of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). October is  read more

c̓əsqənelə Elementary connects school and community centre with kindness snake

October 10, 2023 11:56 AM
The trail behind c̓əsqənelə Elementary is lined with painted rocks that form a lengthy snake. “It looks like a real snake… that’s made out of rocks,” explained Abigail, a Grade  read more

#FridayReads: Give thanks with Gratitude is my Superpower

October 6, 2023 10:28 AM
Webster’s Corners teacher-librarian Lindsay Lane recommends Gratitude is my Superpower by Alicia Ortego just in time for Thanksgiving. One of my favourite series for teaching a growth mindset is My  read more

Laity View Elementary transforms hallway into gallery to teach about residential schools

September 30, 2023 12:13 PM
Walking down Laity View Elementary’s intermediate classes hallway is a learning experience this Truth and Reconciliation week. The bulletin boards lining the walls on either side are full of art,  read more
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