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Dear Parents and Caregivers:
As we come to the end of April, it is timely to honour and celebrate accomplishments and to consider how we can continue to work and learn together safely and joyously.
National Day of Mourning
On April 28, we lowered our flags to half-mast to honour those workers who lost their lives in workplace incidents. We continue to advocate for health and safety measures designed to prevent workplace harm, injuries, and tragedies.
Employees’...
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From the regular meeting of the Board of Education. All about Budget for 2022-2023 approved, new day care spaces, and support for a school at Batchelor Heights. Read Board Notes here .

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A District gem is celebrating a major milestone this year.
Since its inception 50 years ago, the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre has been dedicated to providing residential and day programs in environmental education to children, parents, teachers, and the public. Since its official opening in 1972, approximately 200,000 visitors have benefited from the programs offered.
The Centre’s specialized curriculum allows students to engage in activities that...
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The Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 Annual Budget of approximately $207 million at its Regular Public Board Meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022. 
Based on similar student enrollment projected at this time last year, this year’s budget is comparable to last year’s $211 million budget. Enrollment is expected to increase as families continue to register in schools throughout Spring and Summer. 
“While this budget considers...
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The Ministry of Education has provided formal support for the Kamloops-Thompson School District to develop options for a new school in Batchelor Heights. 
The District’s Capital Plan, submitted to the Ministry in June 2021, listed the elementary school in Batchelor Heights as its top capital priority. 
“The Ministry’s positive response to our capital plan submission for 2022-2023 is much needed and appreciated,” Board Chair...
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