March 11, 2022 Dear SD46 Learning Community, The Provincial COVID-19 Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings have been updated to reflect changes to Provincial Health Officer orders announced Thursday, March 10, 2022, and updated public health guidance from BCCDC. Updated information is also available on the COVID-19 safe schools web page. These changes come into effect
Circle Of Care: Students Kindergarten Registration begins February 14, 2022! This is a very exciting time for us all as we welcome new families in to our school communities. Families are encouraged to begin the process by filling out the online registration via MyEd. (1b) Just B4: We are pleased to announce the opening of the
SD46 Gibsons Elementary Tree Removal and Reforestation Project The School District hosted a virtual information session on Wednesday, March 2nd regarding the planned tree removal at Gibsons Elementary. Secretary-Treasurer Nicholas Weswick, Principal Lynda Brisebois, Manager of Facilities Rob Collison, and Integrated Forestry and Environmental Consultant Bill Lasuta spoke to the need to remove the hazardous trees
If you are planning to travel for Spring Break and beyond, please consult the Federal Guidelines for advice on your family situation. For more information on federal guidance and restrictions, visit canada.ca/coronavirus. For provincial measures, see Travel and COVID-19 – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) or visit bccdc.ca/covid19 or call 811. Also, the VCH Rapid Response Team has created
Collaboration and Equity is on our focus this month, a perfect fit for the month that celebrates International Women’s Day. This years’ theme for International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias.
Bias is located in our culture and our identity. Bias reveals itself in our communities and organizations. It reveals itself when we look around to see who is beside us, who we report to, who we learn from, and who is welcome. Bias is both conscious and unconscious.
Ski/Snowboard Provincials 2022 This was a historic season for Alpine Racing for our school district. For the first time ever Elphinstone Secondary sent a team of ski racers to the Provincial Championships recently held in Golden, BC. The Elphinstone Boys Ski Team placed 10th overall in the Province for Giant Slalom amidst a deep field of
Conversations About Global Issues We recognize the invasion of Ukraine may contribute to a range of feelings and trauma for students, staff and families. It is important to be mindful of how these events impact each of us and those around us. During these times, we are also reminded of the importance that children have access to caring adults to help them to feel safe
February 22, 2022 Dear SD46 Learning Community, Following the winter break and a delayed start, we returned to school with increased BC Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health measures as we faced the more transmissible Covid-19 Omicron variant. The efforts to keep one another safe, to support one another when times were tough, and to
Becoming a trustee was a difficult choice for me. At the time, I did not know what a trustee was, let alone how to do it. It had some abstract ideas around it, things like keeping education public, or passing a budget and hiring a superintendent.
SD46 SUNSHINE COAST WRESTLERS HONOUR THEIR COACH During hard times, true character emerges. From the effects of fuel shortages to the ongoing pandemic, this was a difficult wrestling season for the SD46 Sunshine Coast team. The hardest blow this year was losing their coach and friend Mr. George Richey. Elphinstone team Captains, Hayden Van Der Stelt
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