TRAX to GRAD Update
Learn about phase 1 improvements, ongoing system stabilization work, and next steps for requirements gathering by visiting the project’s information hub.
Feeding Futures School Food Survey
Schools will be asked to complete a School Food Survey in February 2024 to provide an update on the establishment of school food programs through Feeding Futures funding. This survey will collect information about the delivery of school food programs, including: Questions about the School Food Survey can be sent to the School Food Programs …
School Health Grant for Youth
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) will be accepting applications for the 2023 School Health Grant for Youth until October 25. This grant is an opportunity for youth across Canada (ages 13 to 19 and in grades 9 to 12) to receive up to $3500 to create and lead a project that encourages and …
Upcoming School-Aged Child Care Demand Parent Survey
The Ministry of Education and Child Care will conduct a parent survey this November to better understand the regional and provincial demand for school-aged child care. Schools with Kindergarten to Grade 7 students will be asked to distribute the survey to parents to help inform long-term planning and policy development for child care in B.C. …
TRAX First Data Submission
The first TRAX data submission of the school year via the School Secure Web (including registrations for the Grade 10 and Grade 12 November Graduation Assessments) is now available.
Reminder: Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement
The Indigenous-focused graduation requirement has come into effect for the 2023/24 school year. All students working towards the B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) – in English or French – are now required to complete the new graduation requirement, including students at B.C. certified offshore schools. Updated resources, including an Implementation Handbook, Parent Brochure (available …
Tools to Support Safe, Caring, and Inclusive Schools
The creation of safe, caring, and inclusive schools is important for both students and staff. Human rights legislation protects B.C. students from discrimination based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. The following tools and …
ISC BC Region – 2023/2024 Nominal Roll Instructions
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has updated the Nominal Roll Instructions for First Nations for the 2023/2024 school year. The ISC BC Region – 2023/2024 Nominal Roll Instructions are primarily intended for First Nations peoples when completing their Nominal Roll for submission to Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). However, under the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA), Nominal Roll …
School District French Federal OLEP Funding FP-01
For the 2023/2024 school year, school districts will receive a single, 100% payment of OLEP federal funding in early October. This payment will cover the entire base funding for the year, eliminating the previous split of 70% and 30%. From 2023/2024 onward, there will be no carryover of OLEP funds allowed. Any unspent funds will …
Discipline Outcomes
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 Amira Mounir Abraham who agreed to a reprimand.