350 students from five schools (BGMS, Yorkson, HDSMS, LFMS & LFAS) explored the world of skilled trades on March 2nd at UFV’s Trades & Technology campus in Chilliwack. Instructors and UFV students were available to guide students in the use of tools and equipment at all the interactive stations. Students used the paint sprayer in…

Students and staff witnessed the blessing of a Living Library at Douglas Park Elementary on March 9th, 2017. The celebration was alive with song and many expressions of thanks. The Living Library project is called Sohl Temexw or ‘Sacred Land’ and will provide a valuable learning area for the students of Douglas Park Elementary. As…

Superintendent Reports Framework for Enhanced Student Learning – District Numeracy Plan A/Superintendent Gord Stewart introduced Deanna Lightbody and Kim Cline, leaders in mathematics from the Instructional Services Team, to share the District Numeracy Plan. The District Numeracy Plan outlines how to best meet the needs of student achievement and teacher growth. Math instruction in K-8…

Langley Celebrates Diversity March 2, 2017 Dear Parents and Guardians, During the past year, the Province of British Columbia and the Ministry of Education have taken major steps to recognize and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, including children and youth. In July 2016, the Provincial Government amended the BC Human Right’s Code to now…

Langley Secondary is home to the Piping and Plumbing TRAIN program (formerly ACE-IT) and they recently celebrated the success of those graduating from the program. LSS Vice-principal Jeff Dickson, who formerly taught the program, and teacher Dave Lallee hosted the event and shared some great stories about the graduating students. The program helped them mature…

Yorkson Creek Middle School student Jorri Gosse won the Health Talks Contest held by the BC Patient Safety and Quality Council and now has the opportunity to present at the upcoming Quality Forum 2017. Jorri heard about the contest and was inspired to share her personal connections on the topic of ‘chronic pain’. In her…

Langley School District Leadership students, AKA the homelessness task force, recognized that some peers had no place to go when vulnerable and rallied together. They gained support from the local community to raise awareness around youth homelessness and youth resources in Langley. Today (Thursday, February 9th) the provincial government has announced funding for a New Langley…

The following events have been postponed or cancelled as a result of weather conditions: DW Poppy Community Consultation: The DW Poppy Community Consultation regarding the Transition to Middle Schools originally planned for Thursday, February 9th has been re-scheduled to Thursday, February 16, 2017, 7:00pm. Outdoor Education Choice Program: Info session has been CANCELLED Wednesday evening….

Did you know that in BC, 46 school districts offer a French Immersion program to over 53,000 students? Bilingualism is an asset for the students of our province and that is why the government of British Columbia is proclaiming the week of January 30 to February 5, 2017 “French Immersion Celebration Week” to support students…

Presentation: DW Poppy Secondary, Sister Act The Musical Theatre Academy at DW Poppy has chosen Sister Act as its year-two production and if the preview that was provided to the Board of Education is any indication, the show will be a hit! Principal Balan Moorthy introduced teachers Wayne Ablitt, James Howard and Stephanie Rivera and their students…