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‘Tis the season, and in schools across the district, students and staff are going that extra mile to give hope and comfort to those less fortunate. Here are just a few examples:
Lloyd George Elementary students have taken on an additional fundraising project, even while they are busy collecting food for the food bank and working with the Mustard Seed to donate hats, gloves and blankets. They are also filling stockings with gifts. A student in their school who is a newcomer...
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Robert Hogeveen, a long-standing advocate for music education was recognized with the Owl Award for Excellence in Public Education for his contributions to learning throughout the region at the regular public meeting of the Board of Education on Monday. 
“We are proud to honour Robert Hogeveen for his important roles in the community as an advocate for music education,” said Chair Kathleen Karpuk, SD73. “He is being recognized for his dedication, passion...
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A group of SD73 students explored potential careers in welding, carpentry, auto mechanics, and instrument technology Dec. 11 at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).
“There’s only five per cent of women in trades right now across the province,” said Kerry Gairdiner , District Trades and Transitions Coordinator. “A day like today is offering our young females a chance to see this as a career for them, to increase the number of women in trades, and to get ...
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Six district students lent their voices to the spectacular The Sound of Music production by the Western Canada Theatre (WCT), which wrapped up Dec. 10, following its last performance. 
"It's been a wonderful experience working with local students on this production," said James MacDonald, Artistic Director, Western Canada Theatre. “They impressed everyone involved with their talent and commitment. We all very much enjoyed working with them." 
The...
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School District No.73 (Kamloops-Thompson) in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and Safer Schools, has developed a specialized Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Protocol to address the need for a multi-disciplinary approach to potential threats in schools and communities.
Representatives from SD73 and its five partners from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Lii Michif Otopemisiwak Child and Family Services, Secwepemc Child and Family Services, RCMP...
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