Surrey Schools Welcome Centre
120 - 7525 King George Blvd V3W5A8 Surrey, BC, Canada

For high school students looking to explore post secondary options within Canada. Event is on Nov 6-7 (12-6 PM EST)

Important information to know

Take Our Kids to Work Day (this Wednesday, Nov.4th!) goes virtual for 2020: https://www.surreyschools.ca/NewsE//Lists/Posts/Post.aspx

What would you like to learn more with regards to settlement? In collaboration with our community partners, our staff offer ongoing virtual information sessions relating to various settlement topics. As an example, our newcomer youth in the Bridge program received information on personal safety from the Surrey RCMP and City of Surrey today.

It has been a while since our last post. How has your October been? We would like to let you know our ELL Welcome Centre continues to welcome and support students and families. Please reach out to us at 604-543-3060 or email us at [email protected] for any questions you may have. Due to current circumstances and the safety of everyone, appointments must be scheduled in advance.

https://www.openschool.bc.ca/keeplearning/

The InSPIRE program is a unique in-class presentation that provides teachers and students from grades 6 12 with a new perspective on skilled trades and technology careers through engaging and thought-provoking activities. Presentations not only link classroom subjects and students’ passions with skilled trade and technology careers, they also provide useful resources to help with further exploration of career options. The workshop was conducted at Kwantlen Park Secondary earlier this month. A total of 50 ELL students participated in the session.

Looks like we have some snow in the forecast! Just a reminder about our procedures -- where & when to find information in the event of severe weather, and how the district makes decisions.

Our Bridge students had special visitors today. Thanks Jagrup Brar, MLA, our Surrey School Board Trustees Garry Thind and Laurae McNally for welcoming us to Canada and Surrey Schools. We hope to see you again soon.

South Surrey Adult Foundation English program (offered through Invergarry Adult Learning Centre) Eligibility: 18 years old +, Permanent Residents and Canadian Citizens only Courses: Foundation English Level 1-7 and all the companion classes (Listening & Speaking, Writing, Reading.etc.)... Class Sites: Level 1 & 2: Peace Arch Elementary, Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 1pm Level 2 & 3: Chantrell Creek Elementary, Monday to Friday, 11:40am to 2:00pm Level 3 & 4: Chantrell Creek Elementary, Monday to Friday, 9am to 11:30am ( The above sites have 5 terms in each school year. Every two months is a new term, e.g. Sept, Nov. Jan, March, May) Level 4 & 5: Semiahmoo Secondary, Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Level 6 & 7: Semiahmoo Secondary, Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30pm to 9:00pm. (The classes in Semi has 2 semesters in each school year. Semesters start in Sept and Feb.) Fee: $20 for each school year Anyone interested will be put on a waitlist and be called for an assessment in south Surrey (not at Invergarry). Please call us at 604-543-3060 for further info.

Here is to wishing our district colleagues, students and families, and our community partners HAPPY HOLIDAYS. The ELL Welcome Centre will be closed from December 23rd, 2019 to January 3rd, 2020. See you in the new year! :)

Students in our Connect 11 program at Strawberry Hill Elem are wishing for snow over the holiday. How about you? :)

Bridge students exploring Christmas decorations in Vancouver and learning about holidays celebrated in Canada. Just one more day till we are on winter break! Woohoo....

Last week, a group of ELL students and their families were treated to The Sound of Music stage performance at the Stanley Theatre in Vancouver. Prior to attending the event, the students had an opportunity to meet with professional teaching artists who work behind the scenes learning ways the stage can transform. Thanks to the Arts Club Theatre Company for such a fun and educational field trip. Everyone enjoyed the story and the live musical performance.

Kwatlen Park Sec ELL students working hard on school assignments. Thanks to Friends of Simon and Settlement Workers in Schools for the support. Pic: Connect Through Homework at Kwantlen Park Secondary

Paskuhan 2019 was held by the ELL Welcome Centre and Johnston Heights Secondary staff on Saturday December 7th;126 Filipino parents, youth, school and community members attended the event. The purpose of the event was to promote parents involvement in their children's school activities and social adjustment. It also aimed to increase awareness of programs and services available for them in the school system and the community.

On Dec 6th, our Bridge students attended CBC/Radio-Canada's 33rd annual Open House & Food Bank day event in Vancouver. The students enjoyed watching live broadcasts, taking the tour of the newsroom, tv and radio studios, and meeting the CBC journalists. The students also brought items to donate to the Food Bank and learn how they could help support people in the community they live in. Thanks to CBC, particularly the Tour Coordinator Scott Van Denham, for accomodating our Bridge students and SD#36 ELL Welcome Centre staff.