Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective August 1, 2012: Rob Larson – Principal, Pinewood Elementary Deb Kaban – Principal, Van Bien Elementary Lori Dennill – Principal, Blackburn Elementary and Giscome Elementary Deanna Hood – Principal, Quinson Elementary We wish all four of these …
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District Parent Advisory Council – 2011.10.03 Superintendent’s Speaking Notes World Teachers’ Day – Since 1994 World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5th. It is an opportunity for UNESCO and Education International to celebrate the profession and to promote international standards for the teaching profession. The theme for this year …
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From October 3, 2011’s speech from the throne on education: In British Columbia, we are fortunate to have thousands of dedicated teachers in our elementary, middle and high schools. Day in and day out, they prepare our children for their future and, in turn, the future prosperity of our province. …
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If you are interested in finding out more about the mathematics being taught in school, and how you can help your child succeed in math, you are invited to attend an informative evening session with Canadian author, educator and international education speaker Dr. Marian Small. Hosted by UNBC in conjunction …
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According to the BC Public School Employers Association: Each school district (SD) has a few options for how they can coordinate recess and outside supervision before and after school. These options include cancelling recess, restricting access to certain areas of playgrounds, or staggering recess times. Each SD will consider which …
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According to school district sources, there will be no recess for students during the job action. Morning recess breaks will be cancelled for the length of Essential Services job action. This is being done in recognition of the challenges for exempt staff to supervise this additional period of time. For …
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The school district has just announced on their website that the first day of school has been moved a day earlier than previously announced. Back to School – Date Changed to September 6, 2011 Due to the uncertainty of pending job action by the Prince George Teachers’ Association, the non-instructional …
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At least three sitting school board trustees will be running for reelection this fall. Trish Bella, Valentine Crawford and Rhonda White all confirmed Thursday they’ll be seeking a second term when local elections are held in November. … School board chair Lyn Hall and trustee Sharel Warrington could not be …
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