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Student-led Efforts: First Reconciliation Crosswalk in City of Burnaby
Posted (Monday) June 20, 2022The District and City of Burnaby came together in partnership to support the efforts of Grade 6/7 students at Westridge Elementary, who came up with the idea to put […] -
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National Indigenous History Month
Posted (Sunday) June 19, 2022Many classrooms across the District had an extra focus on Indigenous learning in the lead up to National Indigenous Peoples Day and throughout National Indigenous History Month. A group […] -
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Raising Diverse Student Voices and Opportunities
Posted (Thursday) May 26, 2022There have been several recent initiatives providing students with opportunities to share their voices and come together to create a better future for everyone. Cross Cultural Symposium on Anti-Racism […] -
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Pride Flag Raised in Advance of IDAHAT Celebration
Posted (Monday) May 16, 2022The colours of pride are flying above the Burnaby School District Administration Office for the first time. The flag serves as a visual symbol of our commitment to celebrating […] -
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Upcoming Civic Election to Showcase Student Art
Posted (Saturday) April 30, 2022Student art is making its way into the upcoming civic election. Six youth had their entries chosen in a City of Burnaby art contest to wrap mail ballot boxes. […] -
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Help for Refugees Dealing with Trauma
Posted (Friday) April 29, 2022As a staggering number of refugees continue to flee Ukraine, the District’s Settlement Workers in Schools – or SWIS workers – are ready to help children and families who […] -
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Honouring the Planet
Posted (Tuesday) April 26, 2022Throughout the District, students are making powerful connections to the environment on Earth Day and beyond. Earth Day Several classes took time on Earth Day to consider their own […] -
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40th Anniversary of Partnership Elevating Student Art
Posted (Tuesday) April 26, 2022The artistic creations of high school students from the District are showing exclusively on both floors of the Burnaby Art Gallery from April 29 until June 5 with two […] -
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Honouring Community Traditions and Practices
Posted (Monday) April 25, 2022Throughout the year, there are many opportunities in schools across the District to celebrate culture, traditions, and how diversity strengthens our communities. From classroom explorations to honouring special occasions […] -
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Professional Art Exhibit Showcases Work of Students with Diverse Abilities
Posted (Friday) April 22, 2022Students at Burnaby North Secondary are getting ready for the first ever cross-district art exhibit for youth with diverse needs. The professionally installed exhibition, Building a Better Tomorrow Through […]