Category: News
Wrestling Nationals
Wrestling Nationals Four Elphinstone Secondary wrestlers headed to Nationals this last weekend. They wrestled three days, Friday through Sunday. They joined hundreds of wrestlers from across Canada, who converged on Calgary to battle it out to determine who would stand above all others as the best wrestlers in Canada. Coaches Eric Sullivan, Mike Rines and
Trustee Blog – Student Trustee Report
When I joined the District Student Leadership Team last year, I didn’t really know what I was applying for. All that I really knew was that it was an amazing opportunity, and that I would figure everything else out pretty quickly during the meetings. I’m currently weeks from finishing my second and final year on the team, and I feel as though I am only finally discovering its true purpose.
Message from the Chair – June 2022
Celebrate! In June we focus on our value of celebration and this year is particularly special because it is a return to in person celebrations after two years of recognizing our special days and milestones virtually or in other ways. This is especially important for our students graduating, for our staff retiring and for our learners transitioning to high school because these celebrations will look as imagined!
Superintendent’s Report to the Board | June 2022
Circle Of Care: Students Early Learning: SD46 has been awarded three more Seamless Day programs and one JustB4 program for next year. Such wonderful news as we watch SD46 continue to lead the province in the work of early years and childcare. (1b) KinderSpark! with Mem7iman, KinderSPARK! and SPARK! to kindergarten: The KinderSpark! with Mem7iman is a
Tragic News Family Resource
May 25, 2022 Dear SD46 families, Our hearts are heavy with the tragic news of what has happened in Texas. Safer Schools has provided us with a resource for Families: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)’s Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting. This resource covers common reactions, things I can do for myself, and things I can
Trustee Blog – What Makes an Exceptional Trustee?
What makes an exceptional trustee? Do I have what it takes? I find that I ask myself this question each time I attend a board meeting, committee meeting, engage with community or represent the board to other levels of government. It is also a question I ask more frequently as this term comes to an end and the question of running to be elected to the Board of Education for another term is being asked.
Child Care Spaces Announcement
NEWS RELEASE 2022NRSD4609 May 13, 2022 Pender Harbour and Sechelt parents to benefit from new child care spaces SUNSHINE COAST, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Families in Pender Harbour and Sechelt will have access to 66 new licensed child care spaces as part of the government’s commitment to increase access to child care throughout the province. In Pender
Message from the Chair – May 2022
May is the month we embrace our values of respect and responsibility. These, like our other values, are evident at every school on the coast. These values were also present at the recent British Columbia School Trustees Association’s (BCSTA) annual general meeting. The event entitled From Grief to Medicine was an honouring of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action in a very real and palpable way.
Superintendent’s Report to the Board | May 2022
Circle Of Care: Students DSLT Student Spring Forum: Students from all SD46 secondary schools gathered in-person recently for this annual DSLT event. The forum brings together trustees, secondary principals and vice-principals, the District Student Leadership Team, senior management and grade 8 – 12 SD46 students to discuss relevant topics of the student journey and learning experience.