In partnership with the Metro Anti-Racism Network, the Ministry is pleased to host a virtual anti-racism networking session on Tuesday, November 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. This session is intended for district anti-racism leads from across B.C., and we invite two anti-racism leads from each district to attend. The session will provide an opportunity to share insights, discuss current initiatives, and strengthen connections across districts. To confirm attendance, please ensure that each participant completes this form by Thursday, November 13.
Friday October 31, 2025
Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care
250-880-3451
Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca
Hello, everyone, and happy Hallowe’en to those of you who celebrate it. I’m happy to let you know that the BCGEU has reached a tentative agreement with the Province, which means unionized staff have returned to work, while they wait for the ratification vote in the coming weeks.
It will take a bit of time for us all to re-adjust and to catch up on work that we haven’t been able to action, so I ask for your continued patience for the time being. Below are some important updates for the week ahead.
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November Graduation Assessment Administration Session Remains Cancelled
Due to the impact of the recent strike action, the Graduation Assessment Session for November 3-7, 2025 will remain cancelled for all grade 10 and 12 assessments. The next available session will begin on January 12, 2026 and will be extended by an additional week, to January 30, to allow more time for a larger administration. A revised assessment schedule can be found at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/exams/2025-2026…
If you have any questions regarding assessment administration sessions cancellation or specific concerns related to impacts for students, please contact the Ministry by email at assessments@gov.bc.ca.
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Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) Information
Although strike action has concluded, due to ongoing impacts we will not be able to send additional FSA materials; we will also not be extending the existing FSA administration timelines from October 1- November 10.
FSA scoring materials (including student exemplars) will be made available for use by November 14, 2025, for local scoring. The score entry deadline has been extended from December 5, 2025, to December 15, 2025.
If you have any questions about FSA and FSA score entry, please contact the Ministry by email at educ.fsascore@gov.bc.ca
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