Thursday November 10, 2022 Hi, everyone – this week is a short one with tomorrow being Remembrance Day. It’s an opportunity to take a moment of silence to remember and honour the sacrifices of people who served, and continue to serve, our country. I also want to acknowledge that November 8 was National Indigenous Veterans …
Friday November 4, 2022 Hi, everyone – just a short update this week, including an important reminder and practical information for educators on their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright-protected materials. And don’t forget to turn your clocks back this weekend!
Friday October 28, 2022 Hi, everyone – we are well and truly into the windy and rainy fall season. However, a highlight is being able to share the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education videos after a successful event on Friday, October 14 and a wonderful evening of celebrating the finalists. There are short videos …
Friday October 21, 2022 Hi, everyone – just a quick update as we head into the weekend and welcome some rain here in Victoria (and I hear snow is coming to our northern colleagues). A reminder about our monthly analytics session and information about recent discipline outcomes. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Friday October 14, 2022 Hi, everyone – tonight at long last are the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. The winners will be announced tonight and a news release will follow tomorrow; thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and please join me in wishing all the nominees good luck this evening! Please also …
Friday October 7, 2022 Hi, everyone – as we head into the Thanksgiving weekend with the lovely fall sun, a few updates for you. Starting this fall the ministry will introduce a modified SADE survey with the intent to decommission the SADE by the end of the school year. Please also find below information on …
Thursday September 29, 2022 Hi, everyone. Tomorrow is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, a day of recognition, awareness and acknowledgment of B.C.’s colonial history and the ways in which the residential school system has affected, and continues to affect, Indigenous communities. In addition to the many events and activities in schools, I invite …
Friday September 23, 2022 Hi, everyone – next week is Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 26–30, 2022). In addition to all of the activities and events that will be underway at schools across the province, please find below additional educational resources created by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation for teachers to use to …
DM Bulletin – September 16, 2022
Friday September 9, 2022 Hello, everyone – below you will find a number of important items for this week, including updated resources for the Administration of Seizure Rescue Medications, a reminder to register for the Nominal Roll Learning Series-Joint Verification Process Webinar, and a link to updated guidance for HVAC systems. With the death of …
