Across the School District, stories of generosity abound at this time of year. On December 14th, Grade 6 and 7 students at Blueridge Elementary hosted a “Santa Mall” to sell donated items as a fundraiser for the Make A Wish Foundation. I’m pleased to report that the students raised over $1,400 in this way. Band [...]
Archives for December, 2011
In the holiday spirit
category: Community Connections
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Inauguration of the 2012-2014 Board of Education
On Tuesday, December 6th, the seven trustees of the 2012-2014 North Vancouver Board of Education took their Oaths of Office and Allegiance in a formal ceremony held at the Artists for Kids Gallery. The Honourable Madame Justice Loryl Russell administered the Oath to returning trustees Barry Forward, Franci Stratton and Susan Skinner and to new [...]
category: Sharing & Celebrating Success
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Brooksbank builds community with a creative collaboration
Throughout the School District we’re experiencing an ever-expanding understanding of 21st Century learning. This video, produced in partnership between Brooksbank Elementary and students in the Digital Media Academy was an inspiring collaboration that speaks to our Vision for Integrated Communities. The proof the students worked well together is found in the results of their succinct [...]
category: Integrated Communities
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School Completion and Beyond – Getting the Most Out of Your Education
I was pleased to be able to join members of our Student Leadership Council (SLC) and Ms Brenda Gilby, Vice Principal of Argyle and co-sponsor of the SLC, for a portion of the recent School Completion and Beyond Forum held in Vancouver,. The purpose of the event was to have students network regarding how they [...]
category: Instructional Practice, Integrated Communities
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A gift of art and art education
Our Winter Program for the After School Art courses has now been published. Don’t miss out on these popular classes! This season give the gift of art and art education! Winter after-school art courses start in the New Year. Register now. Classes run in various schools across the North Shore. All of our After School [...]
category: Program Diversity
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