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From an email sent from the Ministry of Education July 25th: This morning, Education Minister George Abbott sent an email to BC teachers outlining the government’s plan to make reading in Kindergarten to Grade 3 a primary focus for the coming school year. Building on the ministry’s ongoing commitment to literacy …
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This site, from school district 57, is designed to help students, parents and teachers see how topics in mathematics may be taught using math manipulatives. Click on the HOME option in the left side panel to see the topic selections available. Select the specific topic you would like to see …
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As of June 28th, the following PACs have applied for the gaming grant from the communities of Hixon, Mackenzie, McBride, Prince George, Valemount, and Willow River: City Organization Name Hixon Hixon Elementary PAC Mackenzie Mackenzie Secondary School PAC Mackenzie Morfee Elementary Parent Advisory Council Mackenzie Morfee Elementary Parent Advisory Council …
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Typically the end of the school year is a time of reflection and wonder;  a time to contemplate the events of year gone by and to dream of the possibilities of the summer to come, and this year there is plenty  to ponder.   Breaking news of the tentative contract agreement …
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Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective August 1, 2012: Jill Jackson – Principal, Beaverly Elementary Tom Makowsky – Vice-Principal, Quinson Elementary Pam Spooner – Vice-Principal, Prince George Secondary
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http://www.healthyschoolsnetwork.ca/images/stories/junefinal2012pdf.pdf
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According to online reports, Susan Johnston, from School District 67, has been appointed as an Assistant Superintendent of Schools in SD57 Prince George.
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DPAC Minutes June 2012   DPAC MINUTES FOR June 6, 2012 7:00 p.m. Van Bien Training and Development Centre   Attendees: DPAC Executive:               Don Sabo (Chair), Gillian Burnett (Recorder), Steve Shannon, Sarah Holland, Darlene Campbell Partner Groups:               Brian Pepper, Superintendent; Kate Cooke, Trustee; Matt Pearce and Tina Cousins, PGDTA; Lorraine …
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DPAC is hosting a FoodSafe course for PAC volunteers on Saturday, June 16th, at the Van Bien Training Centre. The course will be run by ABC FoodSafe, and a book and certificate will be provided for each participant. dpacfoodsafe.eventbrite.ca Class runs from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. COST: $17  (to …
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From the School District website: Opportunity for Input – Proposals to Utilize Unappropriated Surplus to Improve Student Learning and Increase Teacher Capacity At the May Public Board Meeting, Management and Finance Committee brought forward a proposal to utilize a $650 000. of the $2.9 million unappropriated surplus to improve student …
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