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StrongStart Registration is Open
Posted (Tuesday) August 27, 2024REGISTRATION IS OPEN – for children who are not yet school age – for the StrongStart Program, which marks a joyful beginning of their experience in the Burnaby School District. […] -
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Helping Families Navigate Digital Life
Posted (Wednesday) June 12, 2024As part of a strategy launched earlier this year supporting students with digital skills and wellness, the District held four information evenings for families. More than 350 people came […] -
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Unique Experiences Support Students Who are New to Canada
Posted (Wednesday) June 5, 2024Much work is underway across the District to support children, youth, and their families who are new to Canada. The District’s Settlement Workers in Schools or SWIS program offers […] -
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Students Win Pride Bookmark Contest
Posted (Wednesday) June 5, 2024Two students learned during Pride Month that they are the winners of a District-wide bookmark contest celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion. The contest invited children and youth to enter […] -
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024
Posted (Wednesday) June 5, 2024After having had their first year of high school coincide with the start of the pandemic, this year’s graduates are finding ways to end secondary school joyfully. Students have […] -
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Graduates Smash Recent Records Earning Millions in Scholarships
Posted (Wednesday) June 5, 2024The Class of 2024 has earned $10.8 million in scholarships and counting, smashing recent records. In total, they’ve been offered millions more than any other graduating class in over […] -
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Honouring National Indigenous History Month
Posted (Friday) May 31, 2024Many classes across the District had an extra focus on Indigenous Education this month, such as at Windsor Elementary where children worked with Gord Dick from the Tsleil-Waututh and […] -
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National Indigenous History Month and Beyond
Posted (Friday) May 31, 2024June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It’s a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples. Throughout the year, opportunities for learning and empowering […] -
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Bridging Understanding and Celebrating Diversity
Posted (Wednesday) May 29, 2024There are a variety of educational opportunities throughout the school year to celebrate diversity, inclusion and kindness. When students feel represented, welcomed, supported, respected, and safe, they are more […]