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Building Support for North Shore Youth Mental Health
Published on November 18, 2016During this week’s public Board meeting, we were treated to a presentation from a group of Sentinel students about their trip to help build a simple home in a community in the Dominican Republic.
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Report cards: An ongoing conversation
Published on November 18, 2016Very soon, students will be bringing home the first of three report cards for the current academic year. In the past,
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Notice of draft policies under revision
Published on November 17, 2016Board policies 8 and 9 are currently under consideration for revision and adoption by the Board of Education. Draft changes to these policies are being shared for public comment for a period of 60 days.
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Mental Health Curriculum Info Session
Published on November 16, 2016Info Session for Families & Caregivers – December 6 at 7:00PM
Info Session for Professional – December 7 at 6:30PM
A Library Card for Every Student
Published on October 20, 2016This fall, 3,500 students at West Vancouver elementary schools are receiving West Vancouver Memorial Library cards, thanks to a partnership between the Library and the School District.
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Supporting the classroom
Published on October 19, 2016For the majority of people educated in Canada, our only experience with teachers is the one we have in a classroom.
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Building Community Spirit
Published on October 17, 2016A bright smile radiates from Isabella’s face as she enters the library on a sunny October morning to talk about her values and interests.
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West Vancouver Schools honoured for community partnership
Published on September 28, 2016September 29, 2016
District recognized by BC Centre of Ability for innovation in self-regulation
WEST VANCOUVER – The unique lens on learning provided by the district’s self-regulation team was recognized by the BC Centre for Abilities (BCCFA) on September 27 with a community partnership award.
Born to run
Published on September 27, 2016Rachael Watkins loves to run, and you can see the passion light up her eyes when she talks about it.
“My brother likes to challenge me by racing me,
Safe and active routes to school
Published on August 26, 2016West Vancouver Schools encourages all families to walk or roll to and from school.
Walk, ride or roll
Students who use active modes of transportation show:
Better concentration ability
Have lower risk of obesity,