Changes have been made to the erase training schedule. Information is now available on a new website hosted by Safer Schools Together with two distinct options: Professional Sessions (for district staff) and Family Sessions (for families, students, and the wider school community). The Family Sessions link may be circulated among your school communities. All are …
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 …
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 2023/24 Student Learning Survey (SLS) for students in Grades 4, 7, 10 and 12, as well as parents, staff and principals/vice-principals is now open and available until May 3, 2024. The student and staff surveys are available in English and French, and the parent survey is available in 18 languages. For information on administering …
Please remind staff and students that applications for the BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education scholarships are open. Applicants must be on track to graduate and meet core eligibility and scholarship-specific requirements by August 31, 2024. Recipients are awarded a $5,000 scholarship voucher for tuition reimbursement at a designated post-secondary institution or B.C.-authorized trades …
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 …
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 …
