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Candy Cane Fundraiser Raises Money for Disaster Relief

Last week teacher Jeanette Lewis’ grade 3 & 4 class at Halfmoon Bay Elementary held a Candy Cane Fundraiser for the Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund. They gave each student in the school a candy cane and collected donations and raised a total of $814.20. Photos attached of the carts the students decorated and used to deliver candy

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Travel Restrictions, Fuel Prioritization and Impact for School District

November 22, 2021 Dear SD46 Families,  The last week has been incredibly difficult for our province and for many who are working and living in areas directly impacted by flooding and landslides. The Province has now implemented two temporary emergency orders to restrict non-essential travel in some areas and to prioritize fuel for essential vehicles. Copies of the Fuel Prioritization Order and the Travel

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Superintendent’s Report to the Board | November 2021

Circle Of Care: Students Halloween: SD46 schools know how to get in the spirit of Halloween! Fun, spooky and spirited play was on display throughout the district on Friday, October 29th. From pumpkin carving and ghoulish cake contests to costume parades and haunted houses, it is always a special and memorable day for staff and students

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SD46 will not mandate Covid-19 vaccination for staff at this time

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2021SD4606 November 10, 2021 A statement on behalf of the Sunshine Coast Board of Education: SD46 will not mandate Covid-19 vaccination for staff at this time SUNSHINE COAST, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Sunshine Coast Board of Education Chair Amanda Amaral has released the following statement regarding Covid-19 vaccination mandates for staff. Since

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Chair's Update

Message from the Chair – November 2021

In October board chairs met in Vancouver where a key focus of our work was discussing the importance of strategic planning in supporting student achievement. The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL) is intended to formalize the strategic planning that boards do to support equity in student achievement by requiring that all boards to have strategic plans and report outcomes annually. This meeting prompted a reflection on the importance and benefit of a mission statement as part of the process.

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Halloween 2021

Today was a spooky and fun day across the district. SD46 knows how to get in the spirit of Halloween! Enjoy the gallery of pictures. 

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Chair's Update

Message from the Chair – October 2021

October is our month to focus on vision. A vision statement is intended to anchor our desired future state and create purpose in our daily work. It describes what is in front of us and up close as well as what is on the horizon and out of focus. A vision statement is also intended to inspire and move staff, students and key stakeholders towards a place where what is currently on the horizon comes in to focus

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Chair's Update

Board Advocacy – Provincial Budget Consultations

Near the end of August, Vice-Chair Maria Hampvent advocated for additional funding and supports for schools as part of the provincial budget consultation. View Vice-Chair Hampvent’s presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services here.

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