Congratulations to our Superintendent of Schools, Brian Pepper, on updating his blog on engaging learners. A recent blog entry made reference to DPAC: http://blog.sd57.bc.ca/?p=327 The DPAC is a valued partner group in our district. These hardworking volunteers are passionate about supporting parents in each of our schools and they make …
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Please take advantage of this opportunity to come and see first-hand, some of the math instruction taking place in elementary schools in School District No. 57. Hands on, interactive, discussions This session will focus on FRACTIONS Dec. 4, 6:30-8:00pm Van Bien Training and Development Center Attached to Van Bien Elementary …
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alfie-kohn/homework-research_b_2184918.html A brand-new study on the academic effects of homework offers not only some intriguing results but also a lesson on how to read a study — and a reminder of the importance of doing just that: reading studies (carefully) rather than relying on summaries by journalists or even by …
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DPAC supports our PACs – if your PAC has an event you’d like to see publicized, please send it in! You are invited to the Beaverly Christmas Festival Sponsored by Beaverly West Leisure Society and Beaverly Elementary PAC Saturday, December 1, 2012, 10:00am – 4:00pm beaverly christmas festival
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The latest statistics for child poverty in 2010 show British Columbia held onto its second-highest child poverty ranking in the country for the second year in a row. But while Manitoba has again taken the undesirable top spot, B.C. still has more poor children than the national average. The 2012 …
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[Alberta] Premier Alison Redford has dropped her promise to eliminate standardized testing in Alberta elementary schools. Her education minister, Jeff Johnson, says the tests will continue, although they might be changed. “I think those have been really valuable,” he’s quoted as saying in the Edmonton Journal. “If you talk to …
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On Wednesday November 14th, the Prince George RCMP issued a media advisory about two suspicious incidents that occurred near local elementary schools. Following the media advisory, the person of interest in the Blackburn Elementary School report, attended the Prince George Detachment to speak to officers. As a result of this …
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As parents may be aware, school districts may now change school calendars without the permission of the Ministry of Education. There appears to be discussion at at least one school in this district about moving to an all year calendar: We are exploring the idea of modifying the school calendar …
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