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Dear families, As Halloween approaches, I wanted to remind students and families of the need to be thoughtful and inclusive when selecting a costume to be worn at school. Please consider the two following guidelines when you and/or your child are making the costume selection: Be kind and consider the school community. Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate the … [Read more...] about Planning for a safe and inclusive Halloween

Dear families, The Government of Canada recently designated September 30th a statutory holiday named the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in recognition of the lasting harm residential schools have had on Indigenous communities. We ask students, staff, and families to use this opportunity to reflect on the profound injustice of residential schools and ensure that the … [Read more...] about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Truth and Reconciliation Week

Dear families, Please see the communication below from Fraser Health regarding routine immunizations for school-age children. Communication from Fraser Health   Dear Parents and Guardians, Re: B.C.’s Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation for Students B.C.’s Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation for children has been in effect since July 2019. This … [Read more...] about Fraser Health: Routine immunizations for school-age children

Dear families, Today is the last day of class for most of our school communities in this exceptional year. While the last ten months have not been without their challenges, they have also offered us countless opportunities to celebrate the amazing achievements of our staff and students. I am always impressed but not surprised by the passion, dedication, activism, and care shown … [Read more...] about Year-end message for families from Superintendent Harry Dhillon

Dear families, The province has proclaimed May 23-29, 2021, as Anti-Racism Awareness Week – a chance for British Columbians to celebrate and learn about B.C.’s diverse culture, reflect on biases, and stand together against racism. In June 2020, former superintendent Sylvia Russell sent a letter to families affirming the district’s commitment to creating fully … [Read more...] about Letter from the superintendent: racial inclusivity and Anti-Racism Awareness Week