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![Children and youth across the District are recognizing Black History Month this February. There are a variety of activities to learn about the proud heritage of the Black community, […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Thumbnail_Web-Story_Black-History-Month_1-200x110.png "A Journey Through Time: Exploring Black History Month")
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A Journey Through Time: Exploring Black History Month
Posted (Wednesday) February 12, 2025Children and youth across the District are recognizing Black History Month this February. There are a variety of activities to learn about the proud heritage of the Black community, […] -
![Students across the District have been celebrating Lunar New Year while sharing culture, exploring traditions, and showcasing their learning. At Forest Grove Elementary, home of the District’s Mandarin Language […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Thumbnail_Web-Story_Lunar-New-Year_C-200x110.png "Learning About Culture and Celebrating Lunar New Year")
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Learning About Culture and Celebrating Lunar New Year
Posted (Tuesday) February 11, 2025Students across the District have been celebrating Lunar New Year while sharing culture, exploring traditions, and showcasing their learning. At Forest Grove Elementary, home of the District’s Mandarin Language […] -
![Registration Register beginning in February (in advance of the next school year) if your student: is starting Kindergarten next Fall will be new (all grades) to the District next Fall All registrations […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Student-Planning-for_Next-School-Year_Thumbnail-Graphic_fin-200x110.png "Student Planning for the 2025-26 School Year")
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Student Planning for the 2025-26 School Year
Posted (Monday) February 10, 2025Registration Register beginning in February (in advance of the next school year) if your student: is starting Kindergarten next Fall will be new (all grades) to the District next Fall All registrations […] -
![Learning about sustainability and building connection with the environment is part of students’ educational journeys across the District. What follows are some recent examples. Groups of students from both […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Thumbnail_Web-Story_Growing-Green_fin-200x110.png "Growing Green: Students Dig Connection with the Environment")
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Growing Green: Students Dig Connection with the Environment
Posted (Thursday) February 6, 2025Learning about sustainability and building connection with the environment is part of students’ educational journeys across the District. What follows are some recent examples. Groups of students from both […] -
![Storytelling is a powerful way to engage students in learning throughout the year and is one of the many ways in which the school community connects. While literacy is […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Thumbnail_Web-Story_More-Than-Words_final-200x110.png "More than Words: Connection and Story")
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More than Words: Connection and Story
Posted (Monday) February 3, 2025Storytelling is a powerful way to engage students in learning throughout the year and is one of the many ways in which the school community connects. While literacy is […] -
![We want to remind you about how the Burnaby School District shares weather-related school closures. How are decisions made? All schools will remain OPEN unless there is heavy […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Thumbnail-and-Web-Image_Winter-Weather_2021-200x110.png "How to Know: Weather-related School Closures")
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How to Know: Weather-related School Closures
Posted (Saturday) February 1, 2025We want to remind you about how the Burnaby School District shares weather-related school closures. How are decisions made? All schools will remain OPEN unless there is heavy […] -
![Since she was seven years old, Keanna Lai has been doing what she can to help people experiencing homelessness on the Downtown Eastside. Most recently, the Grade 7 student […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Thumbnail_Promise-Project_Keanna_Web-Thumbnail_25.01-200x110.png "Elementary Student Inspires School to Help People on Downtown Eastside")
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Elementary Student Inspires School to Help People on Downtown Eastside
Posted (Thursday) January 30, 2025Since she was seven years old, Keanna Lai has been doing what she can to help people experiencing homelessness on the Downtown Eastside. Most recently, the Grade 7 student […] -
![Thousands of students from 17 school districts joined a province-wide Black Excellence Day event that was planned and hosted by the District, with sponsorship from the Ninandotoo Society – […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Thumbnail_Black-Excellence-Day-2025_Web-Story_1-200x110.png "Thousands Across BC Join District-Hosted Black Excellence Day Event")
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Thousands Across BC Join District-Hosted Black Excellence Day Event
Posted (Friday) January 17, 2025Thousands of students from 17 school districts joined a province-wide Black Excellence Day event that was planned and hosted by the District, with sponsorship from the Ninandotoo Society – […] -
![Students throughout the District have been earning recognition for their talents and skills. What follows are some recent examples. Capitol Hill Elementary students took the top spot in their […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Thumbnail_Web-Story_Students-Win-Nationally-and-Locally_25.01_1-200x110.png "Students Win Nationally and Locally")
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Students Win Nationally and Locally
Posted (Tuesday) January 7, 2025Students throughout the District have been earning recognition for their talents and skills. What follows are some recent examples. Capitol Hill Elementary students took the top spot in their […] -
![A virtual Town Hall was held live for families and Burnaby School District staff, as part of the engagement supporting the development of an updated Strategic Plan for the […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Thumbnail_Web-Story_Strategic-Planning_26.01.20_1-200x110.png "Engagement Toward a New Strategic Plan: Town Hall")
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Engagement Toward a New Strategic Plan: Town Hall
Posted (Tuesday) January 7, 2025A virtual Town Hall was held live for families and Burnaby School District staff, as part of the engagement supporting the development of an updated Strategic Plan for the […]