National mail service disruptions may once again affect the delivery of printed transcripts. As an alternative, an official, password-protected PDF transcript via email remains an available option for students using the StudentTranscripts Service. The next scheduled monthly distribution of printed certificates to schools is set for June 2. Some schools may experience delays depending on …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has released a report on First Nation teacher recruitment and retention. This initiative was identified through a joint working group with the ministry, the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA), and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS). …
Premier David Eby will be hosting a virtual call with two graduating students from each BC secondary school on the afternoon of Friday, June 20. Premier Eby will speak to the graduates and respond to questions. The ministry invites secondary schools to nominate two Grade 12 graduating students by Tuesday, June 3 who would want …
The Capturing Health and Resilience Trajectories (CHART) lab is currently seeking passionate young people interested in youth health and well-being to join the 2025/2026 YAC. The CHART lab is based at Simon Fraser University and collaborates with schools, public health organizations and youth partners to improve youth mental health and well-being. The CHART Youth Advisory …
A reminder that access zones are in place to protect students, staff and families from disruptive and harmful protest activities at school. Police can arrest or issue tickets to anyone found impeding access, disrupting or interfering with educational activities or attempting to intimidate an individual within 20 metres (66 feet) of school property. These zones …
Developed with the help of Grades 8-12 students who sit on the McCreary Centre Society’s BC Health and Wellness Youth Advisory Council, the 2025 Youth Vaping Survey is a great way for students to share their views and experiences with vaping and nicotine pouches, and suggest how schools and community services can better support students …
Schools throughout BC are invited to take part in the provincewide Bike to School Week from May 31–June 6. This annual event inspires students and families to choose cycling over driving. It also helps boost physical fitness and mental focus, cut down on carbon emissions and foster a stronger sense of school community. Two participating …
The 15th annual BC Child and Youth in Care (CYIC) Week is from June 2-8, 2025. You are invited to register for the kick off celebration, which will be held on Zoom on Monday, June 2 from 6:00–7:00 pm PDT. This event will highlight the amazing history of Children and Youth in Care Week, honour this year’s Recognition Award Recipients and …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has been working with partners since early 2023 to develop and implement the K–12 Workforce Plan. Information on this Plan and progress to date can now be found on our K-12 Workforce development web page. Information for individuals aspiring to work in K-12 education, as well as inspirational …
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, an outcome was posted regarding Evgueni Vladimirovitch Melnik, who agreed to a reprimand.
