Have a safe, healthy, and happy holiday!
December 20, 2024Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, As we turn the page on our calendars to a new year, I want to first express my gratitude for everyone’s collaboration in these first few months of the school year. As a growing District, we continue to encounter changes and new processes. Thank you to students, staff, and families for…
Read moreWilloughby Slope Catchments Update – Letter to Families
December 19, 2024Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Re: Willoughby Slope Catchments Update and Naming of New Elementary School The District is sharing important information for elementary students and their families on the Willoughby Slope to help you plan for the next school year. As you know, the District will be opening a new elementary school in the Northeast…
Read moreHappy Holidays from the Langley Board of Education
December 18, 2024As winter break approaches, the Board of Education would like to wish all students, staff and families a wonderful holiday season, while also taking a moment to reflect upon the year and celebrate successes both large and small. Inside the classroom, students continue to learn and grow, while staff work to foster an environment of…
Read moreHoliday Cheer Across the District
December 18, 2024Holiday spirit has been sparkling in all corners of the Langley School District over the past few weeks, as students, staff and families come together to celebrate. From choir performances and charity drives to the twinkling lights of holiday decorations, it has been a season to remember as winter break approaches. As is the…
Read moreSpecial Regular Board Meeting: December 17, 2024
December 16, 2024Agenda The Regular Meeting of the Langley Board of Education was held remotely and streamed online. Superintendent’s Reports Motion Wording Corrections – Willoughby Elementary and Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary Catchment Boundaries Recommendation: That the Board of Education rescind the previously adopted motion in Item 8.2: NE Latimer Catchment Boundaries which was approved at the Regular…
Read moreBoard Announces New Elementary School Name Josette Dandurand Elementary
December 11, 2024On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the Langley Board of Education announced the name of the new elementary school in the Northeast Latimer area of Langley. The new school will be named Josette Dandurand Elementary, named for the late Josette Dandurand who was a well-respected, Kwantlen First Nation elder, and cultural presenter in the Langley School…
Read moreBoard Meeting: December 10, 2024
December 9, 2024The Regular Meeting of the Langley Board of Education was held in-person and streamed online. Agenda Announcements Board Chair Candy Ashdown made a statement to announce the new name of the Northeast Latimer Elementary. She announced that Josette Dandurand Elementary will be the name of the new school. She shared a brief biography and talked…
Read morePlayground Sign Helps Give Students a Voice at RC Garnett
December 3, 2024If you ask any elementary student what they love to do at school, odds are they’ll say they love to play in the playground. That’s certainly the case for students at RC Garnett (RCG) Demonstration School. The school has recently installed a new sign at one end of the playground to help improve the outdoor…
Read moreStudent Voice at the Centre of Student Inclusive Conferences
December 2, 2024From colourful art pieces, to written stories, and even video game projects, elementary students across the District have been busy selecting work that they are most proud to showcase to their families. The carefully curated work is all part of student inclusive conferences, which are in-person learning updates aimed to communicate student learning to parents/guardians. …
Read moreSD35 Community Spotlight – November 2024
November 29, 2024Welcome to a new edition of the SD35 Community Spotlight newsletter! This newsletter, created for parents, guardians, and families in the Langley School District, aims to shine a light on the incredible stories, achievements, and happenings within our school community. Since the start of September, there has been much to celebrate, so please take a…
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