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Students Build ECE Career Paths While Meeting Community Need
Posted (Tuesday) November 28, 2023Practicums are underway for high school students in the Early Childhood Education Assistant program. The 49ͼ¿â-created program allows students to earn their BC Early Childhood Education Assistant […] -
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Invitation to Apply to Become a Public Member for the District Audit Sub-committee
Posted (Monday) November 20, 2023The 49ͼ¿â is seeking one community member with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on the District Audit Sub-Committee. The Committee is comprised of three trustees […] -
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Weather-related School Closures
Posted (Wednesday) November 8, 2023We want to remind you about how the 49ͼ¿â shares weather-related school closures. How are decisions made? All schools will remain OPEN unless there is heavy […] -
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Burnaby Teacher Wins Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education
Posted (Friday) October 27, 2023A Grade 2 teacher from University Highlands Elementary has earned a Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education in the category of Social Equity & Diversity. Kristina Carley is the […] -
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Governor General Award Winners Announced
Posted (Wednesday) October 25, 2023The eight recipients of the Governor General’s Academic Medal for the 2022-23 school year were celebrated at the 49ͼ¿â meeting in October. The Governor General’s Academic […] -
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First District-Run Preschool Opens
Posted (Friday) October 13, 2023These children are part of a historic moment in the 49ͼ¿â. Last month marked a first, when the Just B4 Preschool opened at Chaffey-Burke Elementary. While our […] -
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A Snapshot of How We’re Doing
Posted (Tuesday) October 10, 2023The 49ͼ¿â has released a report capturing new progress toward the 49ͼ¿â’s priorities outlined in their Strategic Plan. Received by Trustees, the report includes […] -
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Indigenous Students Design T-shirts Honouring Reconciliation
Posted (Friday) September 29, 2023Two students from Lakeview Elementary had their designs chosen for district-wide t-shirts honouring Reconciliation. The designs were revealed during Truth and Reconciliation Week in advance of Orange Shirt Day […] -
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Honouring Culture: Coast Salish House Post Unveiled at Ceremony
Posted (Wednesday) September 27, 2023Tsleil-Waututh Nation community members led a ceremony in celebration of the journey to create a Coast Salish house post. The carving was made by Master Carver Xwalacktun Rick Harry […]