Friday August 25, 2023 Hi, everyone. As we near back-to-school and what is a busy time for all, our thoughts are with the many communities in British Columbia and Northwest Territories impacted by wildfires. We want to thank school district leadership and staff, firefighters, first responders, emergency management teams, and communities who are working tirelessly …
Friday August 18, 2023 Hi everyone, Thank you again for the great collaborative conversations at the BCSSA Leadership Gathering. The executive team and I were pleased to have some time on the agenda to talk about our collective priorities for the coming school year. I would also like to note that these great discussions were …
Friday August 11, 2023 Hi, everyone. I look forward to connecting next week at the BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) Summer Leadership Gathering to kick off the 2023/24 school year. In advance of the meeting, please find a few updates this week, including: a continuation of the procurement process for expertise and knowledge to support …
Friday August 4, 2023 Hi, everyone. I’m acting for Deputy Minister Christina this week while she is on vacation. Firstly, I’d like to acknowledge the ongoing impact of wildfires across the province, including the evacuation orders this past week in Osoyoos and Downton Lake. We’re reminded that the impacts of climate emergencies are unpredictable and …
Friday July 28, 2023 Hi, everyone. I’m acting for Deputy Minister Christina Zacharuk this week while she’s on vacation. This week’s DM Bulletin includes information on the Nominal Roll Joint Verification Process webinars/drop-in sessions, the June 2023 Graduation Assessment results, and recent discipline outcomes. Have a great weekend, Melanie StewartAssistant Deputy Minister, Learning and Education …
Friday July 21, 2023 Hi, everyone. Just a short update this week, as I’m sure many of you are enjoying a well-deserved break. Of course, we all know that many communities are dealing with the ongoing realities and threats of wildfires and drought. Our thoughts are with the families of Devyn Gale and Adam Yeadon, …
Friday July 14, 2023 Hi everyone, Our Deputy Minister has been on the road this week supporting our Ministers at the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada in Saskatoon and at the Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care, in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Congratulations to the 45,000 BC graduates …
Friday July 7, 2023 Hi everyone, a few end of year reminders as we head into July and hopefully for everyone some well-deserved time off: Indigenous Education year-end reporting, ELCC environmental scan reports for July 15th, and a SharePoint clean-up reminder. For the coming 2023/24 School Year, please find updates on the graduation assessment schedule, …
Thursday June 29, 2023 Hi, everyone. We’re here – the final week of school! A few quick updates this week on capital project progress changes, a survey coming in the fall around school-aged care demand in your districts, and awareness of a publicly available survey from government on the recent Anti-Racism legislation. Thanks also to …
Friday June 23, 2023 Hi, everyone. As we approach the end of the school year and look ahead to the next, please find a number of reminders and information below, including: Nominal Roll webinars, requests to complete a survey about Indigenous language teachers, a new Online Learning Policy and Interim Procedures Guide, and new information/opportunities …
