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Sights and Sounds: Indigenous Culture and Teachings
Posted (Wednesday) July 7, 2021Several schools unveiled Indigenous art and other projects in June that were created over many months in the spirit of reconciliation. The projects provide students and the broader school […] -
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New Child Care Spaces in Burnaby Schools
Posted (Thursday) June 24, 2021As we continue to support families by increasing access to child care on District property, we are moving forward with the creation of 160 new spaces for families at […] -
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We’ve Got Pride
Posted (Thursday) June 24, 2021This month marks 10 years since the Burnaby Board of Education passed the District’s Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity policy – making it one of the early leaders to do so. […] -
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Words Writing Project 2020-21
Posted (Thursday) June 24, 2021Hot off the press, the 2020-21 Words anthology, Words in Action, is in the hands of 100 published student authors and their families. You will also find it in […] -
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Mental Health Work: Provincial Recognition and Supporting Wellness
Posted (Thursday) June 24, 2021Students, school and District staff are sharing how to support mental wellness – as the pandemic has highlighted that now and perhaps more than ever, we need to look […] -
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Honouring the Children Found at Tk’emlúps Indian Residential School
Posted (Wednesday) June 23, 2021In difficult times, it’s important to come together, lift each other up and continue the healing journey. In honour of the 215 Indigenous children found at the former Tk’emlúps […] -
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Extreme Hot Weather
Posted (Wednesday) June 23, 2021The last day of school on June 29 will take place as originally planned. Schools are continuing to reach out to families directly if events previously scheduled for June […] -
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Students Show Care for the Community and Each Other
Posted (Wednesday) June 23, 2021Students and school staff throughout the District are finding ways to support the community and each other. What follows are some of the many recent examples of initiatives at […] -
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Dismantling Racism – Invitation to Engagement Process
Posted (Tuesday) June 1, 2021As the District continues its journey to support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for all, we are reaching out to students, their families, staff and community partners to […] -
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Virtual Event Supports LGBTQ+ Community
Posted (Tuesday) June 1, 2021More than 100 students and other guests attended a virtual celebration in honour of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. In a year where seeing family, friends – […]