District Highlights

District Highlights

#FridayReads: Celebrate Ramadan through the Moon’s journey

February 28, 2025 11:38 AM
Hammond Elementary teacher-librarian Kristen Power recommends Moon’s Ramadan by Natasha Khan Kazi to mark the start of Ramadan.  I recommend Moon’s Ramadan by Natasha Khan Kazi for a meaningful exploration  read more

‘You’re not alone’: Glenwood Elementary student makes kindness cards for the Salvation Army

February 26, 2025 9:26 AM
“If you are having a bad day, look at this and remember you’re not alone.” Grade 7 student LJ wrote that message inside one of the kindness cards he created  read more

#FridayReads: Walk with Vanessa this Pink Shirt Day

February 21, 2025 11:58 AM
Alouette Elementary teacher-librarian Briana Magnuson recommends I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoët for Pink Shirt Day. I love this book because it shows how a simple act of kindness can  read more

Thomas Haney Sightline Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

February 21, 2025 1:02 PM
Fairies, magic and mischief – step into Shakespeare’s world with the Thomas Haney Sightline Theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience a timeless classic  read more

#FridayReads: The Relatives Came for Family Day

February 14, 2025 10:52 AM
District teacher-librarian Leanne Dunbar recommends The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant for Family Day. This book is a warm hug and tugs at our hearts as it offers a peek  read more

Albion Elementary students celebrate Lunar New Year with lion dance

February 13, 2025 2:03 PM
Students line the hallways at Albion Elementary as bright red and yellow lion heads bob up and down to the beats of a drum. The lions are making their way  read more

Follow the yellow brick road to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Westview Secondary

February 10, 2025 3:51 PM
Get ready to step into the Emerald City as the Westview Theatre Company raises the curtain for its production of The Wizard of Oz.  “This is a student-led production,” said  read more

Garibaldi Secondary jazz bands to put on an evening of dessert and dance this weekend

February 7, 2025 9:15 AM
Sweet treats and smooth jazz – that’s what you can expect from Garibaldi Secondary’s annual Dessert and Dance event this weekend. Garibaldi Secondary will be performing with the Golden Ears  read more

#FridayReads: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

January 31, 2025 12:51 PM
Eric Langton Elementary teacher-librarian Debbie Vermette recommends Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang for the Lunar New Year. Author Kat Zhang and illustrator Charlene Chua have created  read more

Students at Alexander Robinson Elementary get ‘cirrus’ about the weather

January 28, 2025 2:09 PM
Alexander Robinson Elementary students are forecasting a blizzard of fun in the weather club. “It’s like, you’re looking at weather, you’re learning about it,” said Grade 4 student Willow, who  read more
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