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Milo the robot helps students with autism
Published on November 22, 2017West Vancouver Schools is the first school district in Canada to pilot Milo, the teaching robot, who is helping students with autism practice social skills.
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Programs draw out of district students
Published on October 26, 2017West Vancouver Schools specialty programs help attract students from outside of the district. About one-quarter of students are from outside of West Vancouver,
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Vital conversation taking place in West Vancouver
Published on October 25, 2017On behalf of the Board, I have used this space frequently in the past to discuss the importance of relationships and community building to the success of students and our school district as a whole.
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Success is a personal journey
Published on October 25, 2017
Sofie Jarvis, currently in Grade 7 at Bowen Island Community School (BICS), started taking on responsibility at school while she was still very young.
Work experience offers important lessons
Published on June 27, 2017Sentinel student Shirin Mirsalimi took part in a very satisfying work experience program last year that offered her a glimpse into the work done by a pharmacist.
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Thank you to our work experience employers
Published on June 27, 2017West Vancouver Schools would like to thank the following employers for their participation in the 2017 senior work experience program…
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Imagine A Canada Contest
Published on June 14, 2017Mr. Lowewn’s grade 6/7 class from Hollyburn Elementary participated in an inquiry project on reconciliation, and then took part in a national arts and communications initiative through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Graduation message from WVPD and WVS
Published on May 18, 2017Read the joint letter from Chief Constable Len Goerke (West Vancouver Police Department) and Superintendent Chris Kennedy (West Vancouver Schools) here.
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site unseen: Mural of Merging Voices
Published on May 16, 2017Students in Jackie Wong’s WVSS Art West45 program have been working together with students in the Gitga’at nation to create a mural and educational opportunity,
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Rockridge teacher Tom Harding recognized with Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Published on May 10, 2017Life-changing. Tangible. Engaging. Passionate. Connected.
These are just a few of the words used to describe Rockridge Secondary science and leadership teacher Tom Harding’s impact.