In the News

By Colleen Flanagan, The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows News Two students in the SD42 masonry program have received awards for their outstanding work. Gabriel Fitzpatrick and Shae Laing both received the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Masonry. The award – usually only given out... read more

While bullying is not just an issue for children, setting the example that the behaviour is not to be tolerated is best done while people are young. Many local schools are participating in initiatives that promote kindness among their students for Pink Shirt Day, which is coming up on Feb.... read more

Maple Ridge Secondary’s culinary arts instructor, Trevor Randle, is passionate about three things: cooking, teaching, and local food. His students at the high school have been able to witness that passion over the past 16 years. “I get to showcase what I love to do every day, and having... read more

by Ronan O’Doherty, Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows News Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows students are graduating at an impressively high rate. School District 42 is seeing grad rates which exceed the provincial average, and reach the highest levels in close to a decade. B.C. Ministry of Education data... read more

Graduation rates continue to soar in Maple Ridge — Pitt Meadows School District No. 42, exceeding the provincial average and reaching the highest levels in close to a decade. B.C. Ministry of Education data shows the percentage of resident students that completed Grade 12 within six years of enrolling... read more