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![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 (Thursday) March 13, 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 […] -
![Throughout the school year, there are numerous opportunities to foster connections, build understanding, explore how diversity enriches communities and celebrate together. What follows are some recent examples. A pre-Nowruz […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Honouring-Significant-Days_Thumbnail_Web-Story_25.03-200x110.png "Honouring Significant Days with Sharing and Connection")
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Honouring Significant Days with Sharing and Connection
Posted (Thursday) March 13, 2025Throughout the school year, there are numerous opportunities to foster connections, build understanding, explore how diversity enriches communities and celebrate together. What follows are some recent examples. A pre-Nowruz […] -
![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) March 13, 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 […] -
![Students 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 […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Thumbnail_Web-Story_Pink-Shirt-Day-200x110.png "Pink Shirt Day: Everyone Belongs")
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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 […] -
![Each 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 […]](https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Thumbnail_Web-Story_Carnaval_2025-200x110.png "Embracing Joie De Vivre and Learning with a French Connection")
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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 […] -
![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) 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 […] -
![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 (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 […] -
![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 […]