Registration for the 2011 – 2012 classes is now closed.

Until further notice, registration for the 2012 – 2013 is unknown at this time. As we are advised by the board, we will update this blog on a regular basis. 

There are no classes on Good Friday, April 6th and Easter Monday, April 9th.

Have and safe and Happy Easter week-end! 

Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 10th.

Just a reminder that Spring Break this year  will take place the weeks of March 12th – 16th and March 19th – 23rd. We trust you will have a relaxing and enjoyable break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 26th.

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:

Subject: British Columbia Teachers’ Federation’ Strike Action – March 5, 6, and 7, 2012

The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) served notice this morning that teachers throughout the Province of BC will strike for three days beginning Monday, March 5th and continuing through Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Student safety is our first priority and a shared responsibility. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their child at home and/or make alternate arrangements for their supervision during the time that teachers are on strike. Although schools will remain open during the strike action by the BCTF, no instruction will be provided to students.

The BC Labour Relations Board has ordered:
• BC teachers may strike for up to three consecutive days without seriously disrupting students’ education, as long as they provide at least two school days notice
• After that, they may legally withdraw their services for one day each week without violating the law that declares education an essential service
• The LRB ruling states that “during any job action, BCTF members will not picket, block access or egress or otherwise restrict or cause to be restricted in any way, the full and complete access to schools by members of all support unions or impede the operation of other employers who occupy the same premises as schools or school districts.”

Under the Labour Relations Board Order, community and private day-cares, preschools, before and after-school programs, lessees, renters, and contractors that are located at schools or School District facilities are not to be impacted by the BCTF strike.

Next week was scheduled as Education Week in the North Vancouver School District, a week-long celebration of students, teaching, and learning. Several extra-curricular events were planned. Unfortunately, we may be required to cancel or reschedule events. We will do our utmost to keep you informed of all changes.

The Government has introduced legislation to resolve the strike action. If Bill 22 is passed into law, it will impose a cooling off period until August 31, 2012. We will provide parents with updates at the earliest opportunity as more information becomes known. Information updates will be posted on our School District homepage at http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca. We encourage you to stay informed.

We hope that labour negotiations will be speedily concluded so that normal school operations will resume as quickly as possible.

Yours sincerely,

John Lewis
Superintendent of Schools

If you are a currently enrolled NVSD Secondary student

Currently enrolled NVSD Secondary Student

For students currently attending Argyle, Balmoral, Carson Graham, Handswo

On behalf of the North Shore Continuing Education’s fund raising efforts, a cheque in the amount of $1,248.10 was presented to the Vancouver Eastside Dental Clinic. This clinic is run by Coordinator Lynn Yancovitch and provides dental services by dentists who volunteer their time to assist those in need of dental care.

Accepting the cheque from Doreen Tompkins is Coordinator Lynn Yancovitch and Assistant Stephen. This donation will be used to further the good work done by the dentists.

 A sincere thank you to those who donated clothing and household items in December to help raise these funds.

Please follow the link below regarding District-wide Closures and/or Delayed Openings of Schools:

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A reminder of our campaign in support of the Developmental Disabilities Association.

Now is a good time to clean out those drawers, closets and cupboards to get rid of all your unused items, before you get new things for Christmas. Teachers, please remind your students of this worthwhile project. Perhaps it can become a class project of filling bags and boxes.

Bags are available from the front office.

Each student could be given one, or you can have them in your classroom for students to bring in items to fill the bag. Please see the posters around the building, to see what are acceptable items.

The campaign will run until January 11th, 2012, giving us time over the Christmas break to purge!

If you require anymore information, please see Doreen in the main office.

Thank you for your support to this worthy cause!