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Honouring National Indigenous History Month
Posted (Friday) May 31, 2024Many classes across the District had an extra focus on Indigenous Education this month, such as at Windsor Elementary where children worked with Gord Dick from the Tsleil-Waututh and […] -
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National Indigenous History Month and Beyond
Posted (Friday) May 31, 2024June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It’s a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples. Throughout the year, opportunities for learning and empowering […] -
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Bridging Understanding and Celebrating Diversity
Posted (Wednesday) May 29, 2024There are a variety of educational opportunities throughout the school year to celebrate diversity, inclusion and kindness. When students feel represented, welcomed, supported, respected, and safe, they are more […] -
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Forward Together: AccessAbility Week
Posted (Monday) May 27, 2024A number of learning activities for both students and staff are putting a spotlight on accessibility and inclusion for all. For example, at Brentwood Park Elementary, a Grade 6/7 […] -
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Response to Harmful Exam
Posted (Monday) May 27, 2024The Burnaby School District is taking immediate action after learning about an elementary social studies exam used by a classroom teacher. One of the questions on the test for […] -
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Students Win Big at Skills Competitions
Posted (Friday) May 10, 2024Burnaby Schools students were big winners at recent regional, provincial, national and international competitions in everything from drama to robotics. Scroll down to read about the many recent accomplishments […] -
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Students Help Peers with Tax Clinic
Posted (Tuesday) May 7, 2024A group of Grade 11 and 12 volunteers at Burnaby Mountain Secondary organized a free income tax clinic to help fellow students with their personal income tax returns. The […] -
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Student Art Elevated and Displayed at Public Galleries
Posted (Friday) May 3, 2024The creations of student artists are on display in three separate public exhibitions professionally installed at both the Burnaby Art Gallery and Vancouver’s Roundhouse. Each were officially opened with […] -
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Showcase Draws Record Numbers
Posted (Wednesday) May 1, 2024A record number of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from across the province came together for an event in Burnaby, where they shared their talents, competed, and connected […] -
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Building Community and Knowledge Through Indigenous Teachings
Posted (Monday) April 29, 2024Across the District, students are connecting to Indigenous culture in a variety of ways. What follows are some recent examples. Students at Westridge Elementary created artwork under the guidance […]