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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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Professional growth deeply connected to student success
Published on October 19, 2016Over the years, I have heard feedback from some outside the education sector that professional development…
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Celebrating Quality Public Education
Published on October 19, 2016Over the past few weeks many of you have followed the increasingly troubling situation in Vancouver. While my greatest hope is that all sides can find a way to move forward,
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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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A Joyful Start
Published on September 27, 2016By Chris Kennedy, Superintendent of Schools
This fall, you’ll likely be hearing quite a lot about BC’s revised K-12 curriculum in the news,
Let’s talk about Education this Election year
Published on September 27, 2016My first column of the year is being penned in the midst of a fairly tight election race south of the border,
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Black Bear Sighting – Seaview Trail
Published on September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 at 2:50 PM
A member of our community has notified us that a black bear and two cubs were spotted early this afternoon on Seaview Trail.
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,
Local families and students raise more than $3500 to support children and families facing cancer
Published on June 20, 2016WEST VANCOUVER – West Vancouver Schools recently partnered with the West Vancouver Police Department (WVPD) to support the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast through a Toonie Drive at each elementary school site.
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Loving the Venture Challenge
Published on June 9, 2016by Karen A. Johnson
Career Programs
Sentinel Secondary School
On May 7th, I attended “YELL Canada’s 3rd Annual Venture Challenge” at the SFU Morris J Wosk Centre.