Mayor’s Crime Task Force Feedback Form (2) Mayors Task Force on Crime – Stakeholder Consultation Power Recommendations Overview – Mayor’s Task Force on Crime (2) As discussed by the Superintendent at Monday’s DPAC’s meeting: Just a reminder to forward Crime Task Force Recommendation Feedback Forms to Wendy De Marsh by …
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The Teachers Act is based on two foundational principles: the paramount nature of the public interest and transparency. The purpose of publishing discipline decisions is to provide the public with the confidence that educators who fail to meet the Standards are held accountable. Disciplinary decisions are published publicly on this …
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Fascinating article: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/school+districts+adopt+unique+strategies+help+students+stay/8860653/story.html Imagine students log rolling down the hallway as they move from their classroom to the library, or pedalling furiously on stationary spin bikes as they listen to their teacher. These strategies and more are being used in a new educational initiative that is being implemented in …
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Parents at Highglen Montessori School in Prince George have been able to secure a bus for the coming school year. The Education Society has signed a contract with Diversified Transportation to have a bus pick up and drop off students at the Highglen school for the year. Education Society Chair …
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math made fun for everyone – PDF file Many caregivers struggle teaching K-3 kids basic mathematical principles. However, teaching and learning math can be fun! Using three-dimensional manipulative games, this interactive twelve session program will provide caregivers with the skills and tools necessary for learning and teaching basic mathematical concepts. Math …
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/28/bc-school-supply-fees.html A former school trustee is once again telling parents they do not have to pay for pens, paper, glue and any fees for other school supplies. In 2006 John Young successfully sued the Victoria School Board and the Education Ministry to ensure schools would provide all supplies. Read more about the …
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http://sd41.bc.ca/learning_support/pdf/meaningfulConsultation.pdf from British Columbia Council of Administrators of Special Education (BC CASE) Meaningful consultation is not a structure; rather it is a process that underpins educational decision making. Meaningful consultation is necessary when decisions are made that will have an impact on a student’s educational program, and it is essential that this …
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http://thetyee.ca/News/2013/08/28/Back-to-School-Stike-Averted/ Staff, teachers and parents of public-school kids can breathe a sigh of relief because CUPE-BC is headed back to the negotiation table. Until last week it looked like they were headed in the opposite direction. With just three weeks left until school started, CUPE-BC had announced the breakdown of …
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The first day back to school is coming up fast. Students will go back to school Wednesday, September 4th. The start time and length of day will depend on your school; check your own school’s website, or call the school office, for more information. School calendar for year: School District …
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Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective August 1, 2013: Joanne Shaw – Principal, College Heights Elementary Tanya Goodwin – Vice-Principal, Heather Park Elementary Lisa Horswell – Vice-Principal, Ron Brent Elementary We wish Joanne, Tanya and Lisa all the best in their new positions.
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