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Schools and parents as partners in digital citizenship
Published on October 26, 2017How do we effectively help students harness the benefits of our digital world, while easing the negative effects of technology and making sure that children are equipped with important foundational skills like reading,
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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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Anonymous donation sparks creation, innovation
Published on October 25, 2017Kids settle on the carpet in the library at Irwin Park elementary, ready to spring up and get busy creating their cardboard renditions of houses,
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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.
True North Street Party
Published on September 29, 2017This free event held on the grounds of Sentinel Secondary was attended by about 600 visitors from around the community on September 16.
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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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