Jun 17
As parents and teachers, we are always trying to find ways to help our kids take on challenges and find solutions so that they can see how their resolutions help to make change.
I just came across Quest 2 Matter by Angela Maiers (also behind Choose 2 Matter). This idea and contest does exactly that- it challenges kids to find solutions to issues that can help change the world.
What a great idea & useful at the parent, teacher, school, district levels!
Jun 14
The name for the new high school at the Royal Bay site has been chosen! Royal Bay Secondary School brought in 46% of public votes. Read more about the naming process.
Jun 13
I realise haven’t posted much at all about a large department here in SD62. Our team in the international Schools program is so amazing and connects so well with our new students. Here are just a few photos from some of their experiences here over the past school year.
Jun 12
Anda Lupascu, Diana Nethercott/ Photo Illustration, Toronto Star
After nearly two years of full time Nature K in SD62, it’s no surprise that its popularity is spreading- even as far as Toronto! The Toronto Star sent reporter Angela Gordon all the way to Sangster to follow the Nature K students around for a couple of days.
Not only has Gordon written articles, she also features some great photos and a running series in “Star Dispatches: Why the modern classroom is moving outside”. While the Dispatches have a cost to view, there is a great lengthy excerpt available for free.
Photo courtesy of the Toronto Star
Nature K’s Erin Van Stone examines some of the forest’s treasures with the students. Photo courtesy of the Toronto Star
Jun 11
[pullquote align=”left|center|right” textalign=”left|center|right” width=”30%”]”As a father, he wanted only to give his son every opportunity to succeed in life. In the process, he gave himself a second chance, too.”[/pullquote]
In case you missed this amazing article about father and son grads Harry & Raymond Moon in Sunday’s Times Colonist (front page!!) here it is. Reporter Lindsay Kines did a fantastic job highlighting the Westshore Annex 2013 grads’ perseverance to both stay in and go back to school.
Harry Moon and his son, Raymond, attend class
at Westshore Annex school, located on the old
Colwood Elementary School site. “When we do math together, you should see it,” Harry says, laughing. Photo: Lyle Stafford, Times Colonist
Harry Moon and Raymond suit up before their high school grad. “In a lot of ways, he’s like me,” Harry says. Photograph by: Bruce Stotesbury, Times Colonist
Jun 05
This is a fantastic photo of the Youth Programming and Educational staff in Pacheedaht First Nation in Port Renfrew. SD62 has fantastic partnerships with many organizations and First Nations throughout our school district. We are really proud to be part of such a dedicated team!
Learn more about the Pacheedaht team by joining their Facebook Group.
Jun 04
This year marks the highest number of Aboriginal graduates in SD62’s history! We are so proud of the foundations and partnerships that have been made with the many Aboriginal groups in our region.
The Aboriginal Grad ceremony is always unique as it takes place at Camosun’s Na’tsa’maht aka The Gathering Place. During the recognition, the student’s walk around a ceremonial fire which is really moving as there is so much meaning in that simple action. They are literally walking from student to adult. Congratulations to all of our grads!
L-R: Metis Nation of B.C. President Bruce Dumont, SD62 Principal for Aboriginal Education Katharine King-Hunt & Bill
Two Metis grads with Bill (L) & Metis Nation President, Bruce Dumont (R). May 25th, 2013
May 29
We are so thankful and so proud to have Kathleen King-Hunt leading the Aboriginal Education department in our district. Although this edition has been out for two weeks, I thought I would share this with you. Super proud!
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SD62 Principal of Aboriginal Education makes the cover of the Spring/Summer edition of What’s Up Magazine.
May 16
Yee haw at the Luxton Rodeo Backyard BBQ Hike in Goldstream Park
