The Ministry of Education and Child Care is recognizing Canadian Mental Health Week with the Mental Health in Schools Conference on May 2-3 in Richmond, B.C. This year’s theme is ‘Connections’ with a focus on how connections promote mental health and well-being. Schools are encouraged to sign up for Canadian Mental Health Week updates for …
COLA allocations have been confirmed for the 2023/24 school year. Labour settlement funding for Teacher and Support Staff Benefit Enhancements has also been added to the Summary of Grants to Date tables. Please contact Tim.Jah@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Please see this erase Spring Updates document for reminders and requests regarding the BC Student Safety Communications Protocol, Community VTRA Protocol/Partnership, updates on the anti-racism inclusion calendar, and erase training.
Pursuant to the British Columbia policy on half-masting, the Canadian flag at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria will be flown at half-mast until sunset on Sunday, April 23, 2023, acknowledging the request from shíshálh Nation to honour those who suffered trauma and harm at the former residential school in Sechelt and their families and communities …
Chefs Jared Qwustenuxun Williams and Andrew George are hosting a webinar on April 26 from 3:00 pm –5:00 pm on how to integrate Indigenous recipes, traditional foods, and practices in B.C. schools. Please see this attachment for more information and meeting details.
Updated Operating Grant tables are available on the 2022/23 Interim Operating Grants web page based on actual enrolment data from February 2023. Labour settlement funding for Teacher Benefit Enhancements has also been added to the Summary of Grants to Date tables. Funding will be disbursed beginning in late April 2023. Please contact Tim.Jah@gov.bc.ca if you …
On May 11, school districts are invited to participate in Moose Hide Campaign Day as a commitment to reconciliation and ending gender-based violence in Canada. This year’s theme is “Storytelling to create change” and there will be K-12 specific livestreams and pre-recorded workshops for all grade levels. Schools can register their participation, order pins and …
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 for Blair Howard Murray Hughes whose certificate was suspended for one day.
In alignment with the Feeding Futures funding announced this week, this new website provides information and resources to help guide districts and schools in creating or enhancing their school food programs. Visit the Build a School Food Program website to learn more
The First Nations Education Steering Committee, the Ministry of Education and Child Care, and Indigenous Services Canada invite you to register for one of two drop in sessions being held on April 12, 2023 or May 17, 2023 regarding Transportation planning and Reporting. These sessions are intended to answer any questions you may have during …
