Friday June 16, 2023 Hi everyone – as we near the end of the school year (we’re almost there!), as always, there is a lot of information, updates, and information requests. We are also pleased that staff and students in Tumbler Ridge can return home, but recognize SD 70 and their communities impacted by the temporary …
Friday June 9, 2023 This week’s bulletin is from acting Deputy Minister, Chris Brown – Assistant Deputy Minister, Resource Management Division.
Friday June 2, 2023 Hi, everyone – June has arrived and with it the coming end of the school year and summer vacations. Christina got a jump on it and is off for the next week, so I will be doing my best to cover for her with the assistance of my colleagues. I hope …
Friday May 26, 2023 Hi, everyone – May is not only Child Care Month, but it’s a busy period with stakeholder events (good to see so many people at JCAM), graduation, and other school-based events. I hope everyone is pacing themselves! There are a lot of updates below, including important funding information for management compensation …
Friday May 19, 2023 Hi, everyone – it was great to see everyone at the all superintendents’ session and the Framework calibration; thank you again for the good discussion. Just a short update this week as we head into a long weekend, including drawing your attention to an updated version of the Aboriginal How Are …
Friday May 12, 2023 Hi, everyone – I look forward to seeing you next week at the All Superintendents’ Meeting and the Framework session the following day; hopefully the sun stays with us through next week! Amongst other updates, please see below information on the Public Health survey being launched, as well as an invitation …
Friday May 5, 2023 Hi, everyone. To begin today, I’d like to acknowledge that this is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, also known as Red Dress Day. To honour this occasion, Kelli Paddon, the Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has issued a statement on …
Friday April 28, 2023 Hi, everyone – I hope you’re all enjoying some of the spring sunshine that has finally arrived around the province, including those of you who are at the BCSTA AGM in Vancouver. After three years of managing to avoid it, COVID finally caught up with me – otherwise I would be …
Friday April 21, 2023 Hi, everyone – another week comes to a close that feels more March than April, but I am watching the longer days and cherry blossoms as promises of spring on the way! Please see below for important items, such as a flag half-masting notification regarding the former residential school in Sechelt; …
Friday April 14, 2023 Hi, everyone – it’s the end of a short week that felt like every day should be Friday but still a number of items to update you on. Nominations are now open for the Premier’s Awards for Excellence for Education so get your packages in! Also, please find a reminder about …
