News

Story provided by Literacy Coordinators,Tricia Persad and Mike Carson
In the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan , we are committed to supporting students to develop foundational literacy skills and to develop a passion for multi-literacies—reading, writing, speaking, listening, and composing in the fine arts.
We learned how successful a virtual launch of a Young Authors’ Writing Conference could be on February 14, 2024 when we had 70+ classes take part in...
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Dear Parents and Caregivers:
The month of May is full of hope with many special days of celebration and recognition. In this update, I concentrate on the many ways that we continue to build relationships and connections.
Sun Peaks K-9 School
Principal Boyle began our visit in Ms. Rinaldi’s Gr. 1-2 class, where prep teacher Ms. Erickson and the students shared the topics of the upcoming Spring concert songs —“Salish Sea”, Watershed”,...
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Story provided by Chelsea Isenor, Director, Communications and Board Administration
In the  2022-2027 District Strategic Plan , we are committed to students developing a sense of cultural safety and humility in communities so every learner can feel safe and thrive personally and culturally.
On Sunday, May 5, 2024, we encourage everyone to take a moment to honour Red Dress Day and remember the countless Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people who have experienced...
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Story provided by Sheila Brown, District Coordinator - Trades and Transitions
In the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan, students who are exploring hairdressing are learning about one possible career pathway, which is the Career Development Priority.
On Wednesday evening, the Fourth Annual Hairstylist Industry Dinner was held at Norkam Secondary and the La Bella Saints salon. Kamloops-Thompson School District is a designated training provider under Skilled Trades BC,...
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In the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan , we are committed to students developing multiliteracies (print, visual, music, digital, drama) as part of the Intellectual Development Priority to share their talents and to explore career pathways.
On April 30, 2024, we celebrated the creative young artists in our district at the Young Artists’ Conference Gallery Grand Opening Celebration at the Old Courthouse on Seymour Street.
“This year, like every year, our young...
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