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The Ministry of Education defines numeracy as “the ability, willingness and perseverance to interpret and apply mathematical understanding to solve problems in contextualized situations, and to analyze and communicate these solutions in ways relevant to the given context.”
The district’s 2019 – 2020 Learning Action Plan lists numeracy as one if its top priorities. Numeracy is considered a foundational skill and core competency.
Grade 6 and 7 students...
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From the regular meeting of the Board of Education. All about results from the mid-term inaugural meeting, the District Learning Plan and new Board policy manual. Read Board Notes here .

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From the regular meeting of the Board of Education. All about student leaders focus on diversity, Aboriginal Education Report, a date for cake, and a new assistant superintendent. Read Board Notes here .

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Fifteen BC universities and colleges will host a free public post-secondary information session Nov. 14, starting at 7 pm at the Henry Grube Centre.
The evening event is designed to allow parents and students to meet university and college representatives, ask questions and gather current information from these institutions as they make decisions about attending college or university. 
Post-secondary reps have visited high schools in the region for many years,...
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The countdown to Christmas is on, and as schools across the district prepare for Christmas craft fair and concerts season, keep track of events and dates here. This list will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back with us as the countdown continues. 
Date
School
Event
Time
Nov. 9
Arthur Stevenson Elementary
PAC Christmas Craft Fair
10 am – 2 pm
Nov. 9
David Thompson Elementary
Christmas...
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