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While not the usual type of post I share on this site, I thought I would post this very sad story I saw on the news tonight. An extremely important reminder of the need to continue to take the Covid19 precautions seriously and to get vaccinated. https://www.nsnews.com//sudden-covid-death-of-46-year-old-

"In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders." -Sheryl Sandberg

Here is another language lesson from Witsuwit’en Wilhtatdzïn! Thank you Dolly Alfred!

The reconfiguration and renovation construction of Silverthorne Elementary is well under way! Exciting times for the Houston community. https://www.sd54.bc.ca/apps/pages/index.jsp

At tonight’s Board meeting, we were given a tour of SSS by Principal Krall. It was nice to see the new science room under construction. I took a few pictures of interesting things I saw to share.

Last night's school board meeting was held via Zoom. Attached is the board package for April's meeting. During the meeting I was able to expand on my BC Trustee AGM recap that I submitted. The AGM was also held on Zoom. In today’s remote meeting world many arguments can be made for or against ZOOM like platforms. I would say that a better argument is for a hybrid format that incorporates a year of online AGMs and a year of in person AGMs. Considering the cost comparison bet...ween in-person and online meetings not to mention the pollution associated with hundreds of Trustees and Administrators travelling to the venue, it will be interesting what the future of BCSTA AGMs will be. https://22.files.edl.io//143436-01c67940-01dc-4b4d-8901-58

Are you interested in working with young children? Coast Mountain is partnering with SD54 to offer two dual-credit courses that apply to the ECCE diploma!! Vi...sit the Course Fair or connect with your counsellor for more information. #SD54Updates #SD54

Indigenous Education Council Meeting April 2021 The Indigenous Education Council was held on April 6th via ZOOM. Some highlights of the meeting were discussions surrounding: 1.School based supports for Indigenous learners that include resources from the Indigenous Education Library and other supports that include academic, social, and emotional guidance. 2. District Principal Birdy Market’s role in coordinating the operating budget to support Indigenous learners, support st...aff and teachers. Her role also includes visits to schools and classrooms to integrate Indigenous content in the curriculum. 3. In February, Dolores Alfred was hired as the Witsuwitén Language Support Worker. In her new role, Ms. Alfred is working with the Kyah Wiget Education Society to build a collaborative protocol for Witsuwitén language curriculum development. Well wishes were extended to Dolores in her new role from the Council. 4. Jana Fox, Indigenous Culture and Curriculum District Teacher, gave a review of the Teacher Lead Program. The program has begun for 6 teachers with the goal of building capacity in Indigenous perspectives and world views with a focus on equity in every school setting. This program has been implemented by several Indigenous Education departments throughout BC. We are very fortunate to have Jana Fox as an educator and leader in our district. 5. At each Indigenous Education Council meeting, we are shown monthly reports submitted by ASSET, Indigenous Support and Indigenous Academic workers in our district. In the reviews we are shown what worked, what did not work and why as it relates to Indigenous learners. It is exciting to see these reports as they highlight the important work of our support worker team. Our support worker teams include Delores Alfred (now the Witsuwitén Language Support Worker), Trina Anne Zubek, Jody Garcia, Nicki Rousseau, Millie Gunanoot, Micah Patterson, Sharon Redford and Liz Moore. I would like to acknowledge the dedication of all the educators mentioned in the April Indigenous Education Council meeting. Their high quality of work is improving Indigenous education in our district. See more

This is a prime example of why Pride Societies, events and communities are so important

Hi All We are back to in person Board of Education meetings. Our next meeting will be on March 23rd in the SSS library.

Walnut Park School gym construction!

Walnut Park School construction!

As a Muheim parent before I ever worked here, I am well aware the parking situation after school is not great. That being said, please avoid parking within the... restricted area at the 4-way stop on the corner of 3rd and King. We had a near miss earlier today because a parked vehicle obscured the view as a pedestrian walked out onto the street. Thanks in advance. See more

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https://youtu.be/wD5vqaXn4WQ December 29th Dr. Henry update for BC Covid19 cases.