In attendence: Wendy Hobbs,SD62 Board Chair; Mayor Stu Young, City of Langford; Peter Fassbender, Minister of Education
Tag: SD62
Jun 17
Take Student Genius Global!
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- …
Jun 14
And the winner is: Royal Bay Secondary School!
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
International in SD62
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
SD62 Nature K spreads across the country
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 …
Jun 11
Father & son team-up to graduate together
[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 …
Jun 05
Our Pacheedaht Team
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 …
Jun 04
# of Aboriginal Grads Most in SD62 History
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 …
May 29
Kathleen Makes the Cover!
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! Click photo to read the magazine.
