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Pink Shirt Day: Everyone Belongs
Posted (Thursday) March 13, 2025Students across the District have been participating in Pink Shirt Day activities that promote kindness, respect for one another, and celebrate diversity. For example, children at Brentwood Park Elementary […] -
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Embracing Joie De Vivre and Learning with a French Connection
Posted (Thursday) March 13, 2025Each year, French Immersion schools in the District get into the spirit of Carnaval. The Québec winter festival is one of the oldest and largest in the world and […] -
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Growing Green: Students Dig Connection with the Environment
Posted (Thursday) March 13, 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 […] -
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How to Know: Weather-related School Closures
Posted (Thursday) March 13, 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 […] -
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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, […] -
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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 […] -
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Learning About Culture and Celebrating Lunar New Year
Posted (Thursday) January 30, 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 […] -
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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 – […] -
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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 […] -
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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 […]