Special Update – July 2, 2024

Friday June 28, 2024 Hi, everyone. Happy end of the 2023/24 School Year! I know it’s not the end of the work for you but thank you and congratulations on another year nonetheless! I’ve seen so many posts and articles with happy smiling faces as students move from one grade to the next and look … Read More

Friday June 21, 2024 Hi, everyone. As I write this, I am wrapping up a visit with Minister Singh in the Nisga’a School District (92) and it’s a fantastic way to (almost) end the school year. The highlight (and there were many) was primary year students practising their numeracy skills, in their traditional Nisga’a, to … Read More

Friday June 14, 2024 Hi everyone, This week, Deputy Minister Christina Zacharuk has been in Toronto with ADM Jennifer McCrea at the Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC) Annual Meeting. Christina was on a panel on Artificial Intelligence, and I understand it was very well received. At CMEC, they also discussed Indigenous Education, digital … Read More

Friday June 7, 2024 Hi, everyone. It was good to see all of you this morning as we head into the last weeks of the school year. While there are only a few weeks left of instruction, as per Minister Singh’s letter, thank you for continuing to ensure districts provide appropriate and relevant learning opportunities … Read More

Friday May 24, 2024 Hi, everyone. While it’s a short week, there is no shortage of events and updates! Please see information below on the 2024 FESL templates (with pre-populated data for your convenience) as well as information on how to register for the August Learning First Peoples Summer Institute put on by FNESC. I’d … Read More

Friday May 31, 2024 Hi, everyone, In today’s bulletin, we have information on Access Zones that have been established around K-12 schools and child care centres located on school grounds. The below article, prepared Q&A document, and news release link provide additional information. Access Zones are an important step for preserving safe access to education … Read More

Friday May 17, 2024 Hi, everyone. As you’re aware, the wildfire season in B.C. has already started. I want to recognize that many in the Fort Nelson community, including SD 81 staff and students, have been evacuated. Thank you to SD 60 and others for supporting Mark Theobald and SD 81 during this challenging time. … Read More

Friday May 10, 2024 Hi, everyone. Thank you for the robust and rich discussion over the two days at JCAM and the All Superintendents Meeting. I expect most of you are en route home or waiting to tune into the hockey game, but a few follow-ups from our discussions. While we are only in May, … Read More

Friday May 3, 2024 Hi, everyone. We have a few updates and reminders this week. I know everyone is in the middle of budget consultations and processes with your boards. A reminder that the updated school trustee Codes of Conduct should already be submitted unless you’ve let us know about any delays. Also a reminder … Read More