A visit from the Chief
Among the honoured guests at the official opening of the new Carson Graham Secondary was my friend, and Carson alumni, Chief Gibby Jacob, Hereditary Chief of the Squamish Nation. As a strong advocate for education, Chief Jacob’s message to the Carson students in attendance stressed that getting an education “is the only thing you can [...]
category: Community Connections, Integrated Communities
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Students of Aboriginal ancestry day at IRMACS
On October 23, four students of Aboriginal ancestry were able to experience a day at the IRMACS (Interdisciplinary Research in the Mathematical and Computational Sciences) Centre at Simon Fraser University. These four high achievers participated in the “Aboriginal Students in Math and Science Workshop.” The main goal of the workshop was to give the opportunity [...]
category: Instructional Practice, Program Diversity
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A statement of apology to Mr. Robin Tomlin
October 22, 2012 This morning, I had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Robin Tomlin. I was pleased to be able to provide a sincere and heartfelt apology on behalf of the entire North Vancouver School District for the cruel and offensive entry next to Robin Tomlin’s name in the Argyle yearbook of 1970. As [...]
category: Communications, Community Connections
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Who was Carson Graham?
October 19, 2012 When we rebuild a school, the project is designed with present and future generations in mind. At the same time, we also know that a school’s history, from its earliest beginnings to its most recent evolution, forms a central part of its culture and place in the community. I had the privilege [...]
category: Community Connections, Facilities Revitalization
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City and School District receive Climate and Energy Action Award
As an update to my posting of September 17, 2012, the City of North Vancouver and the North Vancouver School District have been recognized for leadership in addressing climate change. At the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria at the end of September, the Honourable Terry Lake, Minister of Environment, presented the [...]
category: Community Connections, Facilities Revitalization
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Neptune Terminals hosts Seycove staff
I was pleased to learn recently of an exciting new professional development initiative underway at Seycove Secondary. On September 26th, a delegation of Seycove staff visited North Vancouver’s Neptune Terminals, one of the largest, multi-product bulk terminals in North America. Neptune’s operations include potash, steel-making coal and fertilizers, handling over 5% of Canada’s offshore exports. [...]
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World Teachers Day 2012
October 5, 2012 It’s with pride that we acknowledge today, October 5th, as World Teachers Day. The theme of this year’s commemorative day for educators is: “Take a stand for teachers”. There are many good reasons to support public education, and those who deliver it, just as there are a variety of ways to take [...]
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Environmental Learning Centre
The North Shore Credit Union Environmental Learning Centre at the North Vancouver Outdoor School is now hosting students for educational programs and adults for conferences, workshops and learning opportunities. As the school year commences, one of the first North Vancouver School groups enjoying our new facilities and engaging in environmental learning activities are the Grade [...]
category: Instructional Practice
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