Nominations are being accepted for the Province’s two highest honours: the Order of British Columbia (OBC) and the Medal of Good Citizenship (MGC). Any citizen is welcome to nominate a deserving individual. Nomination forms are online and a brief promotional video related to the Order of B.C. is available for sharing as well as a …
The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning website has a new data resource video: Taking a Closer Look at Data. This video explores the BC K-12 Education Data Portal and demonstrates how districts can use the filters in the portal to view, disaggregate, and analyze data for use in the Enhancing Student Learning Report.
Graduation assessments will be administered between January 15 to 26, 2024. A variety of support materials are available on the graduation assessment web page for students, teachers, counsellors, and parents/caregivers to review, including informational videos, sample assessments, and marking rubrics. Contact assessments@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
The Province has developed a Distinctions-Based Approach Primer to assist the provincial government in building an understanding of the legal basis for, and core elements of, a distinctions-based approach in all of the Province’s relations with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. Please see this letter from Deputy Minister Christina Zacharuk for more information.
Brain Waves is a free, informative, and fun neuroscience program for Grades 4-6 students in B.C. Delivered by trained university student volunteers between February and March, 2024, these 1 to 1 ½-hour virtual live presentations focus on basic anatomy and functions of the brain, reviewing the nervous system and spinal cord. Highlights include proper helmet …
While the holiday season is a time for celebrations, it can also be a time of year when people may feel lonely, stressed, or triggered. Crisis supports and resources are available online, over the phone, and in person for youth and adults. Learn more on the mental-health, substance-use supports available during holiday season web page …
Earlier this fall, the ministry announced it was moving forward with a new ChildCareBC Operating Funding Model (OFM) test and invited roughly 50 current $10 a Day ChildCareBC centres to be test sites for the new model. As this test evolves, Government will continue to learn and improve the model before it is expanded further, …
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 Deisy Maritza Ospina Ostios, whose certificate was suspended for five days.
The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions’ new poison drugs campaign directed at young people shares the dangers of using toxic drugs. The website includes resources for youth and families on talking about drugs with youth, how to help if someone is using drugs, and safe places for seeking help.
Schools and districts are invited to join the Ninandotoo Society and Burnaby School District (SD 41) in celebrating Black Excellence Day, a virtual event for students in grades 4-12, on January 15, 2024, to stand in solidarity with Black Canadians. The event will include an address from Minister Singh. Schools may host their own celebrations …
