Notes from the desk of John Lewis, Superintendent of Schools
Bringing it all together: a message from the Chair and the Superintendent Coming to the end of the 2011/12 creates an opportunity for us to look back and highlight a few of the many achievements we have realized over the course of the past year. While we wish we had room to report on every [...]
On behalf of the entire School District, I extend sincere congratulations to each of our 1500 plus Graduates. Graduation ceremonies have been held over the past weeks to acknowledge our students at the culmination of their thirteen years of formal education. We are delighted that we had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful [...]
We were pleased to welcome our partners with the North Shore Credit Union, the Squamish Nation, staff, friends and supporters of the Outdoor School to the official opening of the Environmental Learning Centre in Paradise Valley on June 20. This remarkable structure reflects the environmental principles it will convey through the educational programs and events [...]
In recognition of National Aboriginal Day, many of our schools arrange for special assemblies and events to acknowledge the contribution of our First Nations people to our local communities and to our country. I was pleased to be able to join the celebrations at Sherwood Park Elementary where students shared their learning about the Pow [...]
The Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Ridgeway is a great example of collaboration between the North Vancouver School District, North Shore Neighbourhood House (NSNH) and the North Shore Multicultural Society (NSMS). This partnership is enabling us to progress towards fulfilling our mandate to create a true ‘neighbourhood of learning’ at Ridgeway. The ELSA program (English Language [...]
Our North Vancouver Schools and students have an outstanding record of accomplishments in BC High School Sports. In addition to excellent sportsmanship and active participation in Provincial Championships, our schools are regularly competing for the Championship title. I am pleased to highlight two of our more recent Championship teams. The Seycove Senior Girls Soccer Team qualified for their [...]
Our Carson Graham students gained tremendous experience working with Squamish Nation carver, Ray Natraoro, in preparing this welcome figure for North Vancouver City Hall. Ray has also done other fabulous welcoming figures for the School District at both Windsor and Seycove schools. Students carved alongside Ray to transform the log from the [...]
A few months ago, the District Student Leadership Council held a forum at Windsor Secondary. An invitation was extended to all high-school students within the district and we were pleased to see some 50+ students in attendance. We enlisted the help of the ever-so-talented Alex Ross, whom we met through BC Student voice, to film [...]
Along with MLA Ralph Sultan, I was pleased to be able to join the Free the Trees Celebration on May 25 at Cleveland Elementary. Students, teachers, parents and the administration of Cleveland Elementary can all be proud of their accomplishments over the past few years, removing invasive plant species, restoring the forested areas, and [...]
