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Students Support Community
Posted (Saturday) February 27, 2021Students and school staff throughout the District are finding ways to build and support community, which is perhaps even more important during the pandemic. At Brentwood Park Elementary, Grade […] -
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Pink Shirt Day in Burnaby Schools 2021
Posted (Tuesday) February 23, 2021There are many initiatives and activities throughout the year in Burnaby Schools that explore kindness, respect and celebrate diversity. Additionally, each February students and staff participate in Pink Shirt […] -
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French Immersion Students Celebrate Carnaval
Posted (Monday) February 22, 2021Carnaval provides an opportunity for students at many schools throughout the District to learn through a celebration of French-Canadian culture. For example, at École Marlborough Elementary, Kindergarten students used […] -
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Black History Month: Celebrating & Learning
Posted (Thursday) February 18, 2021Students are participating in Black History Month throughout the District with a variety of activities that showcase the proud heritage of the Black community, their joy, struggle, contribution, and […] -
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Lunar New Year and the Mandarin Language Arts Program
Posted (Saturday) February 6, 2021Students in many classrooms throughout the District are exploring Lunar New Year. At Forest Grove Elementary, home to the District’s Mandarin and Language Arts Program, it’s a school-wide celebration […] -
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Deafblind Student Publishes Book Accessible for All Children
Posted (Friday) January 29, 2021Publishing a book is a monumental achievement for anyone. Sixteen-year-old Scott Mallinson, author of A Bee’s Journey, says it has been so much more for him: a way to […] -
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Supporting Black Shirt Day
Posted (Wednesday) January 13, 2021The Burnaby School District is supporting Black Shirt Day on January 15 – a positive initiative that will provide students with an opportunity to use their voice. Only recently […] -
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District and Partners Support Refugees with Technology
Posted (Monday) January 11, 2021Learning while navigating a new language, a new culture, and during a pandemic is made less difficult with access to technology. The District’s Settlement Workers in Schools – or […] -
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Elementary Students in Final for National Music Contest
Posted (Wednesday) December 16, 2020In an annual competition involving tens of thousands of students from across Canada, two music classes from Capitol Hill Elementary have made the finals. Every year music classes sign […] -
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Helping Those in Need this Holiday Season
Posted (Monday) December 14, 2020While this holiday season will be different for everyone, students, staff, and school communities are working collectively with partners to bring joy and necessities to the community. The District […]