Superintendent Chris Kennedy’s Blog

• Words for this Year’s Graduates June 16, 2025
  I love graduation season.  I did a quick tally the other day and realized I have been to nearly 50 graduation ceremonies since I arrived in West Vancouver 18 years ago. Most years, I make it to at least three events. Grad ceremonies are fascinating—they’re like time capsules, reflecting the mood of the moment, the […]
• The Art and Science of Placing Principals and Vice-Principals May 12, 2025
  Every spring in schools, one of the most anticipated emails arrives: our principal and vice-principal appointments for the fall. This post offers a window into how these important decisions are made—and why they matter so deeply to our school communities. It is a tradition that always stirs interest. People read closely, scroll quickly to find […]
• Educating for a Superintelligent Tomorrow April 22, 2025
  How do we equip young people for a world that might advance beyond our expectations? Mat Balez is a local West Vancouver parent. We have had several great conversations in recent years — and just last week, we sat down to talk about Replit, the future of coding, and how fast the world is changing […]