Friday April 17, 2026 250-880-3451Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca It was great to see some of you at the B.C. School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) Spring Forum this week in Vancouver – a timely opportunity to provide some ministry updates with board members. This week’s bulletin includes an invitation to the first annual Indigenous Education Council (IEC) Chairs’ Gathering.The deadline …
Friday April 10, 2026 250-880-3451Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca We are wrapping up Education Week, and I hope you have created opportunities to recognize and celebrate the immense contributions of everyone in your district in delivering high-quality education and support to families throughout B.C. I want to draw your attention to several action items in this week’s bulletin, including …
Thursday April 2, 2026 250-880-3451Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca I hope you had a rejuvenating spring break and the recharge continues through this long weekend. It certainly feels like we’re in the final stretch of the school year, with budgeting season afoot and the many year-end activities upon us. This week’s bulletin shares a variety of updates, including a …
Friday March 13, 2026 250-880-3451Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca With spring break on the horizon, I hope you’re able to take some time to rest and return recharged for the final semester of the 2025-26 school year. The Deputy Minister’s Bulletin will be on hiatus for the next two weeks and will return on April 2nd to accommodate Good …
Friday March 6, 2026 250-880-3451Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca I hope that the news of permanent daylight saving time has you looking forward to brighter evenings and a little more consistency in your routines. If your district is considering amendments to its school calendar because of this change, please see the article below for information and contacts. Earlier this …
Friday February 27, 2026 250-880-3451Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca Hello everyone, Like many of you, my thoughts remain with the community of Tumbler Ridge, and with all students, staff, families, and first responders affected by this month’s tragic events. Some encouraging news from the district: students and staff have begun to return to the elementary school, and many families, …
Friday February 20, 2026 250-880-3451Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca I hope you are all finding ways to enjoy the longer daylight as we head towards the start of spring. I know all of our thoughts remain with the community of Tumbler Ridge this week, and our colleagues in the Peace River South School District. Earlier this week, government introduced …
Special Update – February 13, 2026
Special Update – Wednesday February 11, 2026
Friday February 6, 2026 250-880-3451Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca I hope that you have had a great start to the month and the new semester for some of you. The Legislature sits again starting next week, with the Throne Speech on Thursday, Feb. 12. I look forward to providing you with some key ministry updates at the upcoming All …
