Lindsay Vogan
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Jun 27
Meet the Founders of SD62’s Nature Kindergarten
A representative from Royal Roads University speaks with professor Enid Elliot and SD62’s Francis Krusekopf about what the 21 students in Nature Kindergarten can expect to learn during this exciting pilot project. The students will attend Sangster Elementary and explore the forests of neighboring Royal Roads University each morning, rain or shine. Click the photo …
Jun 22
What a Fantastic National Aboriginal Day!
Students from Dunsmuir and representatives from SD62’s Nature Kindergarten and Aboriginal Education programs were at Royal Roads University yesterday to celebrate National Aboriginal Day. With lot’s of traditional drumming, dancing and performance, it was great to be part of celebrating and recognizing the Aboriginal groups in and around the West Shore! Thank you!
Jun 14
Belmont Grad Finalist in BCSSA Essay Scholarship Program
Congratulations to Grade 12 Belmont student, Taylor Bourne on his fantastic essay A Personal Approach to Education! Not only is Taylor a finalist in the Vancouver Island Chapter of the BCSSA Grade 12 Essay Scholarship Program, he also takes home a $200 award! Here’s a small snip bit of Taylor’s award-winning essay: “With personalized learning …
Jun 06
Public Open Houses for New Schools- Round #2
We’ve collected a lot of feedback from the public, stakeholders, teachers, students and administrators. We’ve compiled all the feedback and now we’re ready to show you our findings before sending it to the board of education for approval and, eventually, on to the gov’t for their approval. We’re getting closer! Everyone is welcome to come …
Jun 05
Top Chef Canada is Carl Heinrich!!
Congratulations to SD62 alumni Carl Heinrich for winning Top Chef Canada- Season 2!!! We are thrilled for you and can’t wait to see where this new title will take you. A grad from EMCS’ Culinary Arts program in 2003, Carl clearly shows us how great the programs in SD62 are. As a huge bonus for …
Jun 04
SD62 Alumni Heads to Final of Top Chef Canada #2!
We are so excited to see former SD62 student Carl Heinrich make it to the final round of Top Chef Canada, Season 2. The finale is TONIGHT at 10 p.m. the Food Network. Go Carl, GO!
May 29
SD62 Alumni, Ryder Hesjedal Wins Giro d’Italia!!!
Congratulation to Ryder for this MASSIVE win! Ryder has made history by becoming the first Canadian ever to win one of cycling’s three major stage races- the 2012 Giro d’Italia on May 27, 2012! In an article in the Vancouver Sun yesterday, Ryder said, “I think it’s going to take a while to sink in,”on …
May 25
Metchosin Tech Teacher Only Cnd to Win Amgen Award!!
HUGE congratulations to Metchosin Tech teacher, Laura Verhoeven! Laura is the only teacher in Canada to receive the 2012 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence (AASTE)! Verhoeven was honoured today for her outstanding ability to inspire students in science education. As part of her award, Verhoeven received $5,000. Metchosin Technical Centre: Pacific Secondary School also …
May 24
EMCS Students on CBC Radio re: Aboriginal Grad Rates
Brody White and Mahalia Nahanee of EMCS, did a great job on the CBC radio this morning. The students answered questions about aboriginal education and why SD62 has such a high percentage of Aboriginal grads this year. You did a great job! Thanks for representing SD62 so well. We’re proud of you! Listen to their …
May 23
John Stubb’s Student 2nd in National French Speech Competition!
Congratulations to John Stubbs grade 7 Late Immersion student India Hounsome, who won second place in the Canadian Parents for French Provincial French Speech competition in Burnaby on May 5. India competed against 20 other grade 7 Late Immersion students from school districts all over BC and the Yukon. A total of six SD62 students …