Over the course of the past school year, the Board of Education engaged all partner groups in a collaborative process in the development of our 2011-2021 Strategic Plan. After months of collaboration and careful consideration of input, perspectives, interests and passions, I am confident that the goals and values we have collectively developed for the [...]
Archives for September, 2011
Our 2011-2021 Strategic Plan
category: Communications, Integrated Communities
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Capital Plan Update
The September 13, 2011 Finance and Facilities Standing Committee Meeting featured an update on Board’s Five Year Capital Plan. To date, the Ministry has not provided a response to the projects requested in the 2010/2011 Capital Plan submitted in June 2010. The 2010/2011 Capital Plan identifies the complete replacement of Argyle Secondary, Seymour Heights Elementary [...]
category: Facilities Revitalization
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AfK After-School Art Programs
Our very popular Artists for Kids After-School Art Programs are now open for registration. Classes for Fall 2011 will be filled on a first called, first served basis. Don’t miss out! Click here for more details and registration information.
category: Program Diversity
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Cove Cliff Mural
If you have been by Cove Cliff Elementary lately, you may not have noticed the new addition to the outside of the building. As part of a Parent Advisory Council playground improvement initiative, a beautiful West Coast inspired mural now graces the sides of the two portables, situated at the back of the school. The [...]
category: Community Connections
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Tribes Training and Summer Institute
During the first week of July our school district was pleased to host the first west coast International Tribes “Train the Trainers”. Participants ranged from all over BC, Alberta and Ontario, as well as California, Washington and Arizona. Thanks to the commitment of three of our Vice Principals – Kelly La Roue, Sandra Singh and [...]
category: Instructional Practice
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Handsworth turns 50!
The 50th Anniversary of the opening of Handsworth Secondary School in 1961 kicked off with a ribbon cutting on September 7, 2011. Joining in the festivities were District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton; Handsworth PAC Chair Sandy Hancock; Board Chair Franci Stratton; Handsworth Teaching Alumnus Briar Ballou; John Lewis, Handsworth Teaching Alumnus Neil Salkus, [...]
category: Sharing & Celebrating Success
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Instructional Practice
The Instructional Practice statement supporting our School District Vision states: We provide meaningful assessment and relevant instruction to support the success of every student and, to ensure this outcome, encourage professional growth for all staff. During the summer months our dedicated staff continue ongoing professional growth by actively participating in training sessions, often provided by [...]
category: Instructional Practice
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Ridgeway Elementary school reopens
After two years of construction, the doors are ready to re-open on the “brand new” Ridgeway Elementary, welcoming students back to school. This heritage restoration project will continue in the coming weeks with the focus shifting to the extensive landscaping work to be done on site. An official opening will take place on the morning [...]
category: Facilities Revitalization
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Welcome to 2011/12: A Message from the Board Chair and Superintendent
Welcome to September! We hope you have many good memories of a rejuvenating summer and are feeling energized and ready to begin a new school year. This year marks a dramatic stage in the renewal and revitalization of our school district. As we welcome staff and students back for the first day of school, we [...]
category: Communications
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