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Winter Weather Procedures
With winter weather here, we want to remind you about how the Burnaby School District shares weather-related school closures. All schools will remain OPEN, unless there is heavy snowfall, […]Continue Reading
Celebrating Black History Month in Burnaby Schools
Black History Month provides a wonderful opportunity in our schools to celebrate the richness of what makes us unique. Burnaby is a diverse community, with nearly half of our […]Continue Reading
Feb 15 – All Schools in the District are OPEN
All schools in the District are OPEN. The decision to send your child to school or not is ultimately a family decision. If for any reason you feel that your […]Continue Reading
Diversity Dance 2019
High school students are invited to this year’s “Diversity Dance” held at Byrne Creek Community School. Put on by the District’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee in the spirit […]Continue Reading
Kindergarten/Grade 1 Student Art Exhibition
Impressive artwork from Confederation Park Elementary’s Kindergarten and Grade One students will be showcased next month. The Burnaby Neighbourhood House (North location at 4908 Hastings Street) is hosting the […]Continue Reading
February is Registration Month
February is the time to register for the next school year. Priority placement for Fall 2019 will be given to those who apply during the month of February. The following […]Continue Reading
Programs of Choice – Planning for 2019-20
Register for Programs of Choice during the month of February* for priority placement. Program options allow students to explore their specific interests and passions in greater depth. These include language […]Continue Reading
Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2019
Kindergarten is offered at all 41 Burnaby Elementary Schools. Students entering Kindergarten in September 2019 must visit their attendance area school to register. To find the school that your child […]Continue Reading
Basketball Season Heats Up
Basketball season is here at both elementary and secondary schools. This is but one great example of our many partnerships with parents and families. At the elementary level, volunteer […]Continue Reading
Seaforth: Thinking Outside the Box with a Box
Students at École Seaforth Elementary spent a week on a cardboard box-based project that was a “magnificent thing.” The school-wide project was inspired by the book The Most Magnificent […]Continue Reading
Literacy Week: Connecting with the Community and Families to Showcase Reading
Burnaby Schools are celebrating Family Literacy Week this January, which is acknowledged in different ways throughout the province. The week was created to highlight the benefits of reading and […]Continue Reading
Indigenous Students and Artists Craft 400-year-old Cedar Log into Giant Story Board
Indigenous students at Alpha Secondary are creating a piece of art to greet all who come to their newly rebuilt school. Students are carving a Story Board under the […]Continue Reading
Open Houses and Info Evenings
At Burnaby Schools, we offer educational choice to allow our students to explore their interests, support their strengths, get exposed to a career, or open up their worlds. Information […]Continue Reading
New Playground for Suncrest Elementary
Students, families, staff, trustees, and special guests gathered for the official opening of a brand new playground at Suncrest Elementary. This valuable addition to the school is the result […]Continue Reading
Happy New Year: Student Wishes for the World for 2019
Students at Edmonds Community School took a moment to put their wishes for the New Year out into the universe. The school reflects the diversity in the community that […]Continue Reading
Programs of Choice: Students Showcase Experiences to Board of Education
Students from Burnaby’s secondary schools came to the January 2019 meeting of the Board of Education to talk about their own experiences with the District’s Programs of Choice. The […]Continue Reading
Students Learn While Giving
Brantford Elementary students ended the calendar year in the media spotlight. The grade 5/6 class was studying a book about a young Japanese girl, who became ill with cancer […]Continue Reading
New Board of Education
Elected school trustees were officially sworn in at the inaugural meeting of the Burnaby Board of Education on Monday, November 26. The Board is comprised of two long-term incumbents […]Continue Reading
STEM for Girls
200 girls in grades 6, 7 and 8 got together for Stem4Girls Days – a first time event held at Cariboo Hill Secondary. Offered to Burnaby Schools students over […]Continue Reading
Moscrop Secondary Hosts BC’s GSA Forum
The Burnaby School District is proud to have hosted the most significant event in British Columbia for LGBTQ2+ and allied high school students. More than 300 educators and students […]Continue Reading
Learning About Canada’s Favourite Pastime
Students and families at Lochdale Community School had a chance to learn about one of Canada’s national obsessions: hockey. Principal Dino Klarich explained why he decided to celebrate hockey […]Continue Reading
The Words Writing Project Begins
It all begins with you. Your stories. Your poetry. Every year, more than 100 Burnaby Schools students are chosen to be published authors in a professionally printed anthology. Students […]Continue Reading
Honouring Our Recipients of the Governor General’s Academic Medal
The Governor General’s Academic Medal is awarded to the top student at each secondary school in Canada. The Burnaby Board of Education is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievement of […]Continue Reading
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Students throughout Burnaby Schools are celebrating the holiday season by sharing performances with family, friends and the community. The Burnaby North Vikings Marching Band launched the festivities with its […]Continue Reading
Confederation Park Earns Prestigious Arts Award
Confederation Park Elementary has been awarded the 2018 Arts Integration Award from the Arts Schools Network (ASN) – North America’s largest professional membership organization of specialized arts schools. The award celebrates outstanding […]Continue Reading
Kindergarteners’ Kindness Project Garners National Attention
Suzana Barisic’s Kindergarten class has garnered national attention for their kindness project. It all started with a little jar filled with pompoms and a love for books written by […]Continue Reading
South’s Sr Boys Basketball Team Making National Headlines
Burnaby South Secondary’s Senior Boys Basketball Team has earned the country’s attention. Featured in the National Post, they are the reigning Quad A provincial champions, as well as the […]Continue Reading
Lacrosse Academy Hires Elite Coaches
Practices held on SFU’s Burnaby Mountain Campus are being led by Mackenzie Terrio, former coach with the Burnaby Mountain Selects Elite Development Program and Matthew Sobey, a long time coach […]Continue Reading
A Brand New Burnaby North Secondary Announced
Speaking at the official announcement of a brand new high school for Burnaby, Grade 9 student Marin Dobson says she and her peers are thrilled. Students and the Burnaby […]Continue Reading
Indigenous Students’ Drum Circle
The Burnaby School District’s Indigenous Education Program provides culturally relevant programming and services to students of Indigenous ancestry. An example of one of the opportunities for students is the “Drum […]Continue Reading
Lakeview Elementary Teacher: Premier’s Award of Excellence Finalist
Lakeview Elementary Teacher Nancy Sinclair with Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen at the Premier’s Awards of Excellence Ceremony One of our own was chosen as a finalist for the Premier’s Award […]Continue Reading
Proposed New Burnaby School District Admin Office
Burnaby School District is proposing to relocate its current Administration Office at 5325 Kincaid Street to the Schou Education Centre at 4041 Canada Way. The Schou Education Centre would be […]Continue Reading
Words Writing Project – The Freedom of Words
More than 100 Burnaby Schools students have been published! We are proud to present this year’s Words Anthology, The Freedom of Words. Congratulations authors! Many thanks to their dedicated […]Continue Reading
Congratulations Grads – You Make Us Proud!
More than 2000 Burnaby Schools students celebrated their high school graduation this year. The Class of 2018 Valedictorians were featured in the June 6 edition of the Burnaby Now. […]Continue Reading
Live Performances in Burnaby Schools
Live performances are abundant in Burnaby Schools, and this year was no exception. The combination of talent, hard work, and the dedication of our staff and students always makes […]Continue Reading
The Arts are Alive in Burnaby Schools
Arts Alive is an annual showcase of student works held in collaboration with the City of Burnaby. This 36th edition presents a selection of artwork from all eight of our […]Continue Reading
Burnaby’s Got Talent
An annual tradition, Burnaby Schools secondary students share their talent at a spring performance held at Michael J Fox Theatre. This year’s winner of Burnaby’s Got Talent is Burnaby North […]Continue Reading
Local Pride Events – Vancouver and Burnaby
Burnaby School District will be participating in the Vancouver Pride Parade again this summer. The parade starts at noon on August 5 on Robson Street (at Thurlow) and will […]Continue Reading
Burnaby Board of Education Elects New Chair
Elected by acclamation by fellow trustees, Gary Wong is the new Chair of the Burnaby Board of Education. A Burnaby resident for more than 25 years, he has served […]Continue Reading
Transitioning Students with Special Needs to Adulthood
Attend an information evening Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30-9pm at Burnaby Central Secondary. All are invited including parents/caregivers, teachers/support workers, and students ages 13-24 with physical or social employment […]Continue Reading
On My Way to Kindergarten
For preschool aged Indigenous children and their families/caregivers, there are four On My Way to Kindergarten sessions to choose from. Adults and children explore, learn, and have fun together […]Continue Reading
Diversity Dance 2018
Fun was had by all at the second annual Burnaby Schools Diversity Dance held on March 7. Celebrating the diversity and inclusiveness of our schools, students from around the […]Continue Reading
Blue Jays Land at Gilmore
GO JAYS GO! Where do blue jays fly for the winter? To Gilmore Community School of course! It was an exciting start to the New Year when Toronto Blue […]Continue Reading
Registration for Fall 2018
New District students, including kindergarten students and Burnaby residents who are not currently enrolled in the District, should register at their local school as determined by their residential address. […]Continue Reading
Grade 7 Public Speaking Challenge
The Grade 7 Public Speaking Challenge began in 1983 to provide elementary students the opportunity to develop their confidence and pursue excellence in public speaking. Each year, every Burnaby Schools […]Continue Reading
Secondary School “Reads” Program 2017/18
Burnaby School District’s secondary school “Reads” programs are school-wide initiatives designed to inspire students and staff to read and talk about great books. If you have some reading time on your hands, consider […]Continue Reading
Students Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
Moscrop’s Brennan Strandberg-Salmon and Burnaby Mountain student Griffin Andersen were recently recognized for their environmental stewardship work. They each received the Dr. M. Wosk Environmental Leadership Award from the […]Continue Reading
Alpha Student Wins National Essay Contest
Dante Wong, a 2017 graduate of Alpha Secondary won First Prize in the A&E Lives That Make a Difference Essay Contest. His topic was Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and […]Continue Reading
Update on New Curriculum from BC’s Education Minister
Please review updates from Education Minister Rob Fleming regarding: 1) New curriculum implementation for students going into grades 10-12 2) Provincial Graduation Assessments If you have specific questions regarding […]Continue Reading
Taking the Learning Outdoors
Aubrey Elementary School tried a new concept for Community Day this year. Rather than invite community guests in, the students headed outdoors to explore! Students spent half a day […]Continue Reading
Authors in our Midst
Everywhere you turn, authors are popping up in Burnaby Schools! Armstrong Elementary Learning Support teacher, Jillian Ma, has written a book about a boy with autism called In My World. […]Continue Reading
The Places They Will Go
The times they are a changing when students want to go to school when teachers are having a pro-d day. That’s what happened recently at Taylor Park Elementary when […]Continue Reading
A Literacy Event With An Awesome Twist
A recent literacy event at Maywood Community School included a book reading by former Educational Assistant turned author Brandee Buble and other guest readers – but that’s not all. […]Continue Reading
Orange Shirt Day Means Every Child Matters
Orange Shirt Day, on September 30, honours the students who attended residential schools. Its origins stem from an Elder reflecting on a new orange shirt she wore on the […]Continue Reading
Governor General’s Academic Medal Recipients
For over 125 years, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have been awarded to graduates who have received the highest average in their high school, college or university program. Pierre Trudeau, Tommy Douglas, and […]Continue Reading
Burnaby Schools Early Learning Centres Open
For children ages 0-5 the District’s 12 StrongStart Early Learning Centres are now open for business! A free drop-in program for children and their parents/caregivers, centre facilitators are qualified early childhood […]Continue Reading
Come Learn With Burnaby CCE
Are you seeking a way to graduate from high school? Learn English? Or perhaps explore a new skill or train for a new career? Whatever your goal is, we’re […]Continue Reading
We Are All One
On Sunday, September 24 more than 70 people from the Burnaby Schools community proudly participated in the Walk for Reconciliation. It was likely the largest reconciliation event in Canadian […]Continue Reading
Mountain Student Receives Schulich Leader Scholarship
Burnaby Mountain graduate, Miranda Andersen is a recipient of a $80,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. Anderson was the top biology student and top student of the year at her school, […]Continue Reading
North Grad Recipient of Humanitarian Award
Monica Hsu, a recent graduate of Burnaby North Secondary is the recipient of a $28,000 Terry Fox Humanitarian Award. It recognizes young people who embody the legacy of Terry […]Continue Reading
Registering your child for the upcoming school year
Are you new to Canada with a valid Citizenship & Immigration Canada Work or Study Permit? To begin the eligibility process to register non-fee paying international students, you must book […]Continue Reading
They are SO Hip!
Inspired by Canadian musician Gord Downie and his band, The Tragically Hip, teachers from Parkcrest Elementary and Chaffey Burke launched a collaborative school project to accomplish three goals: 1) […]Continue Reading
Burnaby South “Solves for Tomorrow”
The future will be inspired by students who are proficient in STEM subjects – and Samsung is helping engage students in STEM with its “Solve for Tomorrow” Challenge. Burnaby […]Continue Reading
End of the School Year
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to thank you for your support of Burnaby’s public schools. The year has been an exceptional one, once […]Continue Reading
Head of the Class 2017
So proud to see a number of Burnaby Schools faces in The Province newspaper’s annual “Head of the Class 2017” high school round-up. Congrats to Burnaby Central’s, Joel Harrison, who […]Continue Reading
Science In Everyday Life Videos
The District’s “Science in Everyday Life” Video Contest encourages students to take a deeper look at the science around them through student inquiry, creative and critical thinking, and communication. […]Continue Reading
Provincial Track and Field Stars
At the provincial track and field event held in Langley last week a number of District students led the packs. Burnaby Mountain’s Hannah Vorell picked up silver in the Grade […]Continue Reading
Coexist with Wildlife? There’s an App for That
A couple of techno-loving, entrepreneurial young ladies at Cameron Elementary have merged their love of wildlife with a way to keep both wildlife and people safe. Collaborating with Wildsafe BC […]Continue Reading
Moscrop Tops Fryer Math Contest
Results for the Grade 9 International Fryer Math Contest are in and students at Moscrop have plenty to be proud of. Moscrop was ranked #1 in Canada and tied […]Continue Reading
Words Writing Project
The District is proud of a unique literacy tradition that began in 1985 and continues to make its mark, the WORDS Writing Project. Congratulations to our Burnaby schools students […]Continue Reading
Burnaby’s Got Talent
Burnaby students displayed talent beyond their years and essentially raised the roof of the MJ Fox Theatre at the 2017 Burnaby’s Got Talent event. The top four finalists included vocalist Linn Rosa Meyer […]Continue Reading
Supporting Safe & Caring Schools
When students feel welcome, supported, respected and safe they are more engaged in learning. Burnaby School District remains committed to creating cultures of belonging in our schools by providing […]Continue Reading
“Ask me what I’m reading?”
Burnaby School District’s secondary school “Reads” programs are school-wide initiatives designed to inspire students and staff to read and talk about great books. If you have some reading time on your hands, consider […]Continue Reading
Alpha’s “Promject” Benefits Aplenty
Ecole Alpha’s leadership class took on a new fundraising efforts this year under the direction of PE/Leadership teacher Tammy Wirick. After collecting donations of grad attire they offered them up for sale to interested […]Continue Reading
Parent Input Sought on Reporting Process
The Ministry of Education is seeking parent input with regards to student reporting for the redesigned curriculum. The ultimate goal is to develop a student reporting process that gives families […]Continue Reading
Discover Career Education
Burnaby School District’s Career Education Programs provide the opportunity for students in grades 11 & 12 to gain knowledge and skills that can lead to industry certification, apprenticeship, and […]Continue Reading
Snow and Ice Removal Continues
The safety of students and staff is always our priority. While this long stretch of cold winter weather has created its challenges, our facilities teams have been out in […]Continue Reading
A Stuttering Superhero Is Born
South Slope/BC School for the Deaf students welcomed their very own resident author, Secretary Kim Block to a recent school assembly. Her self-published children’s book “Adventures of a Stuttering […]Continue Reading
Drama Empowers Youth to Combat Racism
Grade 10 English students at Byrne Creek Community School are learning how to stamp out discrimination through active learning. Using a program called Voices into Action, the students are […]Continue Reading
A Winning Team
Teachers in Burnaby School District’s LINC program have won another award. This time it’s first place in the cross-Canada-CCLB “Language is the Key” contest in the category teacher/administrator. Additionally, […]Continue Reading
Parent Input Sought on Reporting Process
The Ministry of Education is seeking parent input with regards to student reporting for the redesigned curriculum. The ultimate goal is to develop a student reporting process that gives families […]Continue Reading
International Students Enrich Learning for All
International students from 37 countries provide global perspectives that enrich the learning experience for everyone in our Burnaby Schools. Minister of Education Mike Bernier was at Byrne Creek Community School […]Continue Reading
Program Serves up Coffee While Building Community
Students in Byrne Creek Community School’s Access Program are an integral part of the school community – filling coffee orders for staff and delivering. They do it all, take […]Continue Reading
Parent Input Sought by MOE for Student Reporting
The Ministry of Education is seeking parent input with regards to student reporting for the redesigned curriculum. The ultimate goal is to develop a student reporting process that gives families […]Continue Reading
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Inman Elementary School music teacher Janet Nordstrand is this year’s recipient of the BC Music Educators’ Association award for outstanding professional education in elementary music. An elementary school music […]Continue Reading
University Highlands to Expand
MLA Richard T Lee on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier announced recently that a $3.9 million expansion of University Highlands Elementary will address the growing need for an additional 195 […]Continue Reading
International Program receives STAR Award
Study Travel magazine is a leading voice in the international education sector. They work with a variety of organizations and institutions, such as language schools, high schools, colleges and universities. Annually, education […]Continue Reading
Burnaby Literacy Program Wins Award
On International Literacy Day (Sept 8) in 2016, the District learned that the National Council of the Federation had awarded our LINC Program (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) a BC Literacy Award. It […]Continue Reading
Burnaby Grads Making a Difference
Finding a solution for the at-risk and homeless population to access basic services that having a phone provides was the task at hand. And two community entrepreneurial leaders, who […]Continue Reading
Sound Wave Opens International Symposium
Twelve students who play in the Burnaby School District Handbell ensemble, Sound Wave, played at the opening of the international Handbell Symposium in Vancouver this summer. Under the direction of […]Continue Reading
Registration Information for Fall 2016
Just moved to Burnaby or interested in registering your child into a Burnaby public school for the Fall of 2016? Find out what school your child should attend by […]Continue Reading
Our Brightest Lights
The Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence has honoured exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers since 1993.Recipients are recognized for their remarkable achievements in education and for their commitment […]Continue Reading
WORDS Writing Project
The District is proud of a unique literacy tradition that began in 1985 and continues to make its mark, the WORDS Writing Project. Congratulations to our Burnaby schools students […]Continue Reading
NASA Hones in on Talent of Burnaby Elementary Student
There were 996 entries received from 23 countries competing in the NASA Ames Space Settlement Contest but the work submitted by Thidas Loku Bogahawattage, a grade 6 student at […]Continue Reading
Moscrop Secondary Makes Mark on the World
Waterloo’s Fermat Contest is an opportunity for grade 11 students to have fun and to develop their mathematical problem solving ability. Interested students wrote the test in February – […]Continue Reading
Truth and Reconciliation
Burnaby North Secondary recently celebrated Aboriginal culture and history as part of their annual Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It was also a day of learning for students and staff alike, and featured […]Continue Reading
District Students Excel at Skills BC
The Skills BC Competition showcases the top secondary & post-secondary students in a variety of vocations & trades. Over 7000 people attended the show in April. Congratulations to Burnaby […]Continue Reading
Gene Researcher for a Week
Zeynab Asadi Lari, a grade 12 student from Alpha, was one of 50 students nationally selected to participate in the “Gene Researcher For A Week” Program during Spring break. This […]Continue Reading
Flying Hands
Students and staff at the BC Provincial School for the Deaf at South Slope Elementary School will be heading to Vancouver, Washington just prior to spring break to participate in […]Continue Reading
Race Matters
Last weekend, in recognition of Black History Month, Burnaby Mountain Secondary, in partnership with the National Congress Black Women’s Foundation put together an impressive day-long conference entitled Race Matters. […]Continue Reading
Play to Learn Open Houses
Parents of 3-5 year olds, join us for a fun and interactive session exploring a variety of learning activities and enjoy a performance by Children’s Performer Will Stroet. Talk […]Continue Reading
Governor General’s Academic Medal Recipients
We are proud to recognize Burnaby School District’s 2015 recipients of the Governor General’s Academic Medal. The award is given to the graduate with the highest average at each […]Continue Reading
A Perfect Score
Daphne Patterson, a 2015 Burnaby Mountain graduate knows micro-economics. Her performance on her AP Micro-Economics exam was so superior that it falls into a select category. Besides receiving a […]Continue Reading
Burnaby CCE’s Winter/Spring Offerings
Are you seeking a way to graduate from high school? Learn English? Or perhaps explore a new skill or train for a new career? Whatever your goal is, we’re […]Continue Reading
Head of the Class
The BCAMT (BC Association of Mathematics Teachers) annually recognizes outstanding teachers in BC. Recently they singled out one of Burnaby’s finest, Daryl Goeson, Burnaby North’s Math Department Head. He […]Continue Reading
Governor General Academic Medal Recipients 2014/15
For over 125 years, the Governor General Academic Medals have been awarded to graduates who have received the highest average in their high school, college or university program. Pierre Trudeau, Tommy Douglas, and […]Continue Reading
Inspiring Excellence in Burnaby’s Public Schools
Public Education means that every child is given the opportunity to learn and to be inspired to reach their potential. People like Jacqueline Shen who was an integral leader of […]Continue Reading
Honouring Aboriginal Traditions
Brentwood Park Elementary staff, students and parents all have a deeper understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal customs and traditions since artist in residence Jackie Timothy arrived in February 2015. […]Continue Reading
Student Advocates for Youth Involvement in Health
A manuscript written by Burnaby North student Aki Ediriweera has just been published in the October issue of the Canadian Journal of Public Health. His thought provoking piece was on […]Continue Reading
Lessons in Democracy
All Burnaby secondary school students have been learning about federal election issues – and will head to the polls in a “Student Vote” mock election next week. A national program, “Student Vote” engages […]Continue Reading
Nobel Prize Winner Kicks Off District Speaker Series
The District’s Science and Trailblazer Speaker Series, brings in top scientists from Canada and the US. The first session last week at Burnaby South captured the interest of 60 District […]Continue Reading
Clinton Elementary Recognizes Orange Shirt Day
The origins of Orange Shirt Day came from an elder remembering the new orange shirt she’d picked out for the first day of residential school and how it was […]Continue Reading
Best High School Yearbook Ever!
Each year, hundreds of schools across North America enter their yearbook into the American Scholastic Press Association Contest. Scoring yearbooks on a point system, they receive a FIRST, SECOND, or THIRD […]Continue Reading
One to One Literacy Helps Create Readers
A reading program that provides extra support for struggling readers is making a difference in several Burnaby Schools. The program matches reading volunteers with individual students who together enjoy some uninterrupted […]Continue Reading
Seismic Upgrades Announced for Two District Schools
Burnaby students, teachers and staff will benefit from seismic upgrades and new classrooms at two District schools, thanks to more than $30 million in funding from the Province’s Seismic Mitigation […]Continue Reading
CLASS of 2015
Grads of 2015 – you make us proud. Enjoy reflecting on the time you’ve spent in school, what lies ahead and some words of inspiration from your class valedictorians. […]Continue Reading
Burnaby Schools Fundraise for Nepal
When the students in many of our schools learned of the devastation of the two earthquakes in Nepal, they wasted no time opening up their hearts and their piggy […]Continue Reading
En Français S’il Vous Plait
The provincial finals of Concours d’art oratoire was held on May 2 at SFU Surrey. There were 240 students competing, including 19 from Burnaby schools. Speaking on a wide […]Continue Reading
Math Mentors Making a Difference
A “math buddies” mentoring program where up to 30 students from Burnaby North visit five elementary schools, after school, is making a difference all around. While the grade 5-7 […]Continue Reading
Burnaby Schools Registration
Do you want to register your child in a Burnaby school for the 2014/15 school year? To determine what your neighbourhood school is (based on your home address), click […]Continue Reading