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Posted On Thursday, September 26, 2024

Orange Shirt Day 01 Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director of Communications and Board Administration
On Friday, September 20, 2024, Kay Bingham Elementary School hosted Orange Shirt Day Founder Phyllis Webstad.
Phyllis Webstad, whose grandchildren attend Kay Bingham Elementary, graciously shared her story and the origins of Orange Shirt Day with students and staff in advance in advance of Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 23–27, 2024). Starting in the Kindergarten class,...

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Posted On Friday, September 20, 2024

Moon and StarsDear Parents and Caregivers:
As we near the end of the third week of September, I hope that you and your family have been able to reconnect with existing friends and make new ones. In this update, I focus on the core value of relationships and connections in the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan .
Savona Elementary School – September 17, 2024
Principal Galloway and Secretary Lamberton started the day by sharing how much they each appreciated where the school...

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Posted On Friday, September 20, 2024

Bike Rodeo 01 Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director of Communications and Board Administration
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, students at David Thompson Elementary School (DT) started their day learning about bike safety at the DT Bike Rodeo. This fun and educational day aimed to promote physical health and safety for a vibrant school community that values outdoor play.
“David Thompson Elementary is in a community that values and promotes children playing outside,”...

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Posted On Friday, September 13, 2024

Moon and StarsDear Parents and Caregivers:
As we continue into September, thank you for embracing changes in school schedules and class configurations as enrollment stabilizes. This month, I connect to the core value of relationships and connections, the Grandfather Teaching of humility, and District Priorities (Intellectual Development, Human and Social Development, Cultural and Identity Development, Career Development, and Systems Development) in the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan...

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Posted On Friday, September 13, 2024

George Hilliard Reopening 03On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education and District staff joined George Hilliard Elementary students and families to celebrate the reopening of their neighbourhood school.
“On behalf of the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education, I want to thank everyone who has made this school reopening possible, from district staff, to Principal Colleen Topolovec and the George Hilliard teachers and staff, to all the students, parents,...

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