News

By Heather Grieve, Trustee
October 6, 2020
The commencement of the 2020-21 school year has brought with it changes to the school system that we have not seen before and many of them are challenging our mental wellness. As a school district we are all trying to navigate through the uncertainty of this Global Pandemic.  Traditionally the start of school brings familiar structure and certainty.   As we see in the news daily, society continues to struggle to...
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From the regular meeting of the Board of Education. Find out about Trades and Transitions, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Report. Read Board Notes here .

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Keeping everyone safe in our schools is our biggest priority, and we are following strict health and safety measures outlined by the Provincial Health Officer and the Ministry of Education.
In the case of a confirmed or alleged case of COVID-19 in a school, the school district will follow the direction of the Medical Health Officer and will provide documentation to the health authority to support contact tracing of all individuals impacted by an exposure to COVID-19.
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Enrolment levels for some Trades and Transitions(TNT) programs are at historic highs this fall, and more students seem keen to experience hands-on learning, according to District Vice-Principal Rob Wielgoz. In a presentation to the Board of Education regular meeting on Oct. 5, Weilgoz said 105 students are registered in the Youth Work in Trades (YWIT) program, up from the previous high of 89. Participation in the Hairstyling and Trades Sampler programs is also higher than ever. 
“We...
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There’s a great learning opportunity at McQueen Lake this fall for secondary students considering forestry or environment careers.
The Forestry and Environmental Studies Camp is planned for Oct. 15 at the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre.
Grade 11 and 12 students can apply to attend a one-day hands-on camp to learn about careers involving ecology, silviculture, tree planting, and aquatic ecosystems on 640 acres of forest, lakes and grasslands located...
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