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Hello, My name is Terry Sullivan and I was appointed as the superintendent of schools for School District 73 Kamloops-Thompson effective September 1st of this year.
I want to introduce myself and to give you some information about school start up next week. You should have received information via email this week from your child or children’s principal regarding orientation...
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As school staff prepare for the return to school, they are responding to questions from parents and caregivers, who want to know how their children will navigate hallways and handwashing, how ventilation systems and other school systems will keep students safe during this time of pandemic.
Barb Hamblett is the Principal at Valleyview Secondary, one of the largest, most crowded schools in the district. She outlined ways VSS is changing to keep students safe, and said schools...
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The Valleyview Secondary Expansion Project already has something in place for students and staff on the first day of school.
A new parking lot and a newly-turfed school field will be available for their use.
The new addition is on track to open by September 2022. It will add 525 seats, bringing the school’s capacity from 675 to 1,200 students, and eliminating the need for the nine portables currently in use.
“Kamloops is a growing community, and we are...
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From the regular meeting of the Board of Education. Find out about the Re-start Plan and an update on the Summer Learning Program. Read Board Notes here .

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By Rhonda Kershaw, Chair Board of Education
September 1, 2020
There is a feeling of uncertainty for some members of our communities as the first day of school approaches. Parents, students, teachers and staff are being asked to trust the District and the SD73 Education Re-start Plan . I know this is a big ask. The Board of Education understands people may feel concerned. Let me explain why we support this plan.
We trust the direction provided by our Provincial Health...
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