As Superintendent of the North Vancouver School District, it is my privilege to congratulate the following individuals on their successful election to our Board of Education: Lisa Bayne; Barry Forward; Cyndi Gerlach; Mike McGraw; Christie Sacré; Susan Skinner and Franci Stratton. In the coming weeks, we will provide more information on our website about the [...]
Archives for November, 2011
International Student Program in North Vancouver
The local media recently featured an article on International student programs on the North Shore, highlighting the number of students drawn to our community for the educational opportunities available in our schools. With an outstanding international reputation, the North Vancouver School District and community continues to be regarded as one of the premiere locations in [...]
category: Program Diversity
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BC’s Education Plan
BC’s Education Plan is the blueprint for an improved education system in our province. The Plan is being made available online in such a way that parents, students, teachers – in fact everyone interested in education – can get involved in shaping its implementation. Citizens are invited to share their thoughts and to get involved [...]
category: Communications
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Remembrance Day Assemblies
I was honoured to attend the Argyle Secondary Remembrance Day Service on Thursday, November 10. Along with 1500 students and nearly 100 guests, the program developed by staff and students was truly memorable and inspirational. The thoughtful words, music, dance, and touching moments all contributed to a worthy tribute to our veterans, their families, and to our country. Assemblies throughout the [...]
category: Community Connections
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First Snow & Reminder to Vote – November 19
Thanks to Marilyn McVey for sharing this November 16th photo of Lynn Valley Elementary students enjoying the first snowfall of the year at Outdoor School. “Snow at Outdoor School heightens everyone’s excitement and it makes the experience even more memorable. It also means that it’s just about “eagle time” here with a few already [...]
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Building connections and partnerships
One of the six high-level goals in our 10-Year Strategic Plan is: Expand the availability of best instructional practices and enriched curriculum. A key objective in supporting this goal is: Build connections and partnerships with other educational organizations to support and strengthen our own instructional practice and to stay current with educational research. A current [...]
category: Instructional Practice
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Canada invests in Culture: Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation
As a Member of the Smith Foundation, I was delighted to witness the announcement by James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, of the Government of Canada investments of nearly $3.8 million for 77 cultural projects. Among the organizations across British Columbia receiving support are the Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young [...]
category: Sharing & Celebrating Success
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North Shore Credit Union Environmental Learning Centre taking shape!
As we enter into our 41st year of continuous operation of the North Vancouver Outdoor School, we are currently involved in an exciting campus revitalization that will ensure the best in environmental education and facilities for future generations. At a late October weekend planning session of the Environmental Learning Centre Advisory Committee, we were thrilled [...]
category: Facilities Revitalization
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Showing “Global Initiative” in curriculum creation
As part of our commitment to providing relevant and engaging learning opportunities for students, every year, the Board of Education invites our educators to create unique Board Authority Authorized (BAA) courses that respond to the diverse interests and concerns of our students. Introduced in 2008 at Seycove Secondary and Carson Graham Secondary, the Global Initiatives [...]
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