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October has been a month of special days, notably World Teachers’ Day (Oct. 5) and World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10). Everyone has a favourite teacher who has made a positive difference in their life. This past week, I visited Chase Secondary and Haldane Elementary Schools and learned how teachers have implemented Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), which is central to how students, parents, and staff are developing students’ positive behaviour, which...
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Dear Parents and Caregivers:
Thank you for your dedication to helping our children focus on learning and making their health and safety our top priority. Due to the several announcements shared by the Ministries of Health and Education this past week, my update will be about what our district is doing to implement the Provincial Health Officer’s orders and Interior Health guidelines.
On October 1, 2021, the Provincial Health Officer of British Columbia announced...
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From the regular meeting of the Board of Education. All about Communicable Disease Reporting and Raise-a-Reader fundraising results. Read Board Notes here .

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As a parent, you lead the charge as a digital role model. Help your child develop a strong digital citizenship foundation while reminding them that their digital tattoo reflects their real and online selves. Parents have an important role to play in providing support and guidance during critical periods. We invite you to attend a virtual meeting hosted by SD73 on Oct. 19, 2021 to help ensure your child’s online safety. 
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Dear Parents and Caregivers:
As October begins, we reflect on our experiences leading up to the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30). On Monday, September 27, staff engaged in professional learning about Truth and Reconciliation and throughout the week teachers taught age-appropriate lessons supported by the District Aboriginal Education Department. On Wednesday, September 29, principals and facility supervisors lowered flags to half-mast to honour...
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