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CELEBRATING A MONTH OF PRIDE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZQFzotnHa8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGqBWBO0rQkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk1IStMVVIg

In the month of June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. On Monday, June 21st, 2021 National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis! In our places of learning, the Inuit, Métis and First

The Chatelech Jazz Band has been invited to participate in the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival which is being held virtually this year. The photos above show the students dressed in their new SD46 band uniforms recording their performance. Be sure to watch for their performance and enjoy!

NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release2021SD4602June 2, 2021 SD46 board of education appoints Kate Kerr as superintendent of schools SUNSHINE COAST, BRITISH COLUMBIA–School District 46 (SD46) has named a new superintendent of schools. Following a nation-wide search, the Board of Education of School District 46 has appointed Kate Kerr as superintendent of schools beginning August 1, 2021. She

SCHOOL DISTRICT 46 REAFFIRMS INCLUSION AND EQUITY FOR ALL WITH RAISING OF PRIDE FLAG For the month of June, School District 46 will fly the Pride flag. What is the Pride flag? Rainbow flags have existed in many configurations representing many peoples and experiences throughout human history. The current Pride flag’s exact colours and dimensions have changed

As a learning community, we are deeply saddened to learn about the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The tragic news is heartbreaking and devastating. The impact of this news is far reaching and complex.  Today we think about the children, their families and the First

The Sechelt Hospital Foundation, Kern’s Furniture and generous community members have funded the creation of student masks throughout this school year which were sewn by Julie Astalnok, Christine Fearn, Marian Williamson, Karen Biddlecomb and the enthusiastic team of volunteer sewers from the Mask Makers Group, the Sechelt Hospital Auxiliary and the Sunshine Coast Quilters Guild for

Forever Learners This year Ms. Wozney, teacher at Kinnikinnick Elementary, learned to felt at our district Pro D day. She took her talents back into the classroom and the students are thoroughly enjoying the new story board felting mats. 

SUNSHINE COAST HOSTS NEEDED Dear families, Thank you to everyone who has supported us by continuing to host a student from overseas. It has been wonderful to be reminded that we live in a welcoming, compassionate community. We are now in need of more host families to join us hosting students coming to the Sunshine Coast to attend