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A Video Message for BCSD Students and Their Families
Posted (Tuesday) May 26, 2020Several schools have recorded videos for students and families – yet another creative way to build community, as seen here in greetings from staff at the British Columbia Provincial […] -
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A Virtual Visit With Seniors from Students at Second Street
Posted (Thursday) May 21, 2020Two local seniors homes – Normanna and George Derby – were the recipients of this heartwarming video created just for them by students from Second Street Community School. They […] -
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AP Students Given Their Own Theme Song
Posted (Thursday) May 21, 2020AP Students writing their Advanced Placement exams had their own theme song, thanks to Burnaby North teacher Jennifer Cowley. Usually I would hand out little goodie bags of […] -
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Singing Sensations: Musical Assignments
Posted (Friday) May 15, 2020Music continues to be powerful in supporting education in multiple respects, even as the way students learn has shifted because of COVID-19. Check out these examples – from throughout […] -
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Lyndhurst Launches Gratitude Project
Posted (Friday) May 15, 2020The school community at Lyndhurst Elementary began a “Happiness Challenge” in May. Each week students are challenged to a daily activity to improve their happiness and well-being. The focus […] -
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Supporting Families with Access to Technology
Posted (Friday) April 17, 2020When in-class instruction was suspended in March, it became clear that remote learning would become a key part of continuing students’ education, yet not all families have access to […] -
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Supporting Families with Food
Posted (Friday) April 17, 2020Even in good times, for many students school meal programs are the difference between being hungry or fed. As the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more people […] -
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Using Heart to Meet Challenges
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Finding New Ways of Connecting
Posted (Saturday) April 11, 2020Teachers, students and families have been finding new ways to build community and support each other in the midst of COVID-19. Parades Several elementary schools – Parkcrest, Taylor Park, […] -
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Looking After Your Physical Health
Posted (Thursday) April 2, 2020To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, BC’s Provincial Health Officer recommends the following: Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds using soap and water. If […]