Learning Curve
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.
True North Street Party
Published on September 20, 2017More than 100 volunteers welcomed some 600 visitors of all ages to the True North Canada 150 Street party
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The Power of Pride
Published on September 20, 2017By Maureen Lee
On Sunday August 6th, West Vancouver Schools participated, for the first time, in the Vancouver Pride Society’s 39th Pride Parade.
Orange Shirt Day – Working towards Reconciliation in West Vancouver
Published on September 20, 2017by Lynne Tomlinson, Director of Instruction
O Siẏáṁs
West Vancouver School District respectfully honours and acknowledges the history and culture of the Skwxwú7mesh Nation,
Homecoming: Full circle
Published on September 20, 2017For many educators in B.C., last year’s restoration of government funding for the teachers’ contract offered greater flexibility around where to work,
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Our Kids, Our Schools, and Our Work Together
Published on September 19, 2017This year, as is our tradition in West Vancouver Schools, administrators, teachers and staff came together on the Thursday before Labour Day for our opening day event at the Kay Meek Centre.
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Brave New World: Helping students with digital literacy at home
Published on September 19, 2017By Sean Sallis-Lyon
The internet is a vast, enthralling, and sometimes scary place. There are wonderful areas where creativity flourishes, and dark places where negativity runs rampant.
An excellent time for education
Published on September 19, 2017This is my 11th year at West Vancouver Schools, and I can’t recall a better time for education in the province.
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Coding for the real world
Published on September 19, 2017Around the district, there’s been an increased emphasis on coding at both the elementary and secondary levels in recent years. For many students,
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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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