SD46 celebrates the contributions that our facilities can make to the community when schools are not in session or are being used by our learners in classrooms. Check out the information presented in our infographic that showcases the dynamic and cohesive contributions made by our schools within the broader community.
Circle of Care: Students Pink Shirt Day: We are proud to celebrate Pink Shirt Day in February each year, and we are thankful for the support of the Ministry of Education and Child Care in working alongside our community to stand up to bullying. Staff and students make it a practice every day to show kindness
2023-2024 Proposed School Calendar Please find attached and below the 2023-2024 Proposed School Calendar.
Circle of Care: Students Kindergarten Registration begins February 13th! We look forward to welcoming kindergarten families to our school communities. Families are encouraged to complete the online registration process via MyEd. (1b) Literacy Week: Thanks to our partnership with the Writers Festival & their ‘Celebration of Books, Authors & Community’, we were treated to a host
In February our focus is inclusion. Many boards across the province have been given the opportunity to articulate how sexual orientation and gender identity fits into the rich and vibrant tapestry of inclusion in our schools. The foundation and strength to support SOGI as part of inclusive practices is the Canadian Human Rights Act, the British Columbia Human Rights Code, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, all of which protect sexual orientation and gender identity. In 2012, the Board of Education of School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast) developed a district specific policy regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.
Circle of Care: Students Beebots and cutebots: Careers Coordinator Cathy Gordon and Inclusive Technology Teacher Pam Kaatz collaborated to purchase additional coding robots. Based on recommendations from the District’s TETT Committee (Teachers Empowering Teachers Through Technology), Cathy and Pam have added six of the new versions of BeeBots complete with a charging “hive” and 15 Cutebots
Being able to welcome students back into our learning community as schedule may seem like a given; however, thinking back only one year we were still deeply impacted by COVID-19. The return to school was delayed by one week and functional closures were looming. Uncertainty was a constant in our planning. I am pleased that we had a calm and peaceful winter break and we have returned to a place where breaks welcome periods of rest and are predictable for our students, staff and community.
In the last year we have seen a transformation in how we understand our affirmation and Truth and Reconciliation. All of our District staff have participated in learning and many staff have led and participated in actions that exemplify Truth and Reconciliation in education in the past year.
Circle of Care: Students DSLT Grade 10 Selection Process: Secondary schools promoted the DSLT application process for grade 10 members this fall. Candidates were shortlisted and interviews conducted to complete the selection process. The selected Grade 10 members will join the District Student Leadership Team beginning at the January 2023 meeting. (1a) Fundraisers: Across the district,
SD46 Youth Fire Fighter Academy is Accepting Applications! The SD46 Youth Fire Academy is accepting applications. The deadline is December 16th. To apply, visit: https://career-programs.sd46.bc.ca/applications/For more on the program, check out this article in the Coast Reporter.
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