Access to Student Supports, including Counselling and Mental Health Support, is always available to students in Langley Schools. Recent events in Abbotsford may have left students feeling confused and upset. If your child is in need of support, a number of options are outlined on the District website here. Included on the Counselling and Mental…

On Monday, October 24th, 450 students from across the district came together to celebrate music and share their music. Choirs from almost every secondary school participated sharing their repertoire and ending in two amazing massed choir numbers. This showcase was the culmination of a number of workshops that were held the week before. Often, festivals…

Former REMSS Teacher-Librarian Alison Hewitt was awarded the BC Teacher Librarian Association Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with the association and her 35 years of dedicated work in the Langley School District. Congratulations Ms Hewitt and thank you from all the students and staff in Langley Schools!

Lots of fun all over the Langley School District today – have a safe and happy Hallowe’en!

Superintendent’s Report: Framework for Enhancing Student Learning – Inclusive Education Acting Superintendent Gord Stewart introduced Lisa Dolinski, Director of Learning Support Services, to highlight examples of inclusive practices in the District. Michelle Wood, Vice-Principal at WGSS and District Program Teachers, Cindy Loeppky and Christine Thygeson, shared information on the ‘Coffee Cart’ initiatives at WGSS. Students…

On October 20 at 9:30am (a little earlier than the rest of the province scheduled time of 10:20 as a more convenient time) Langley Schools participated in the Great BC Shake Out. Students across the district practiced how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On”. For more information visit www.shakeoutbc.ca.

October 4, 2016 Dear Parent, I’m writing today to ask you to share your opinions with the Ministry of Education as we work to update student reporting in kindergarten through Grade 9. Students in these grades are experiencing B.C.’s new curriculum in classrooms in every part of the province. We are adapting the curriculum in…

Presentation: Orange Shirt Day Principal of Aboriginal Programs Micheal Morgan presented the Board of Education with information regarding the observance of Orange Shirt Day in the district. Events have been taking place at schools through the week of September 26-30th with assemblies and learning activities focussed on the stories of Indian Residential School Survivors as…

To honour Survivors of Indian Residential Schools, promote the message of “Every Child Matters” and provide leadership in Truth and Reconciliation, the Langley School District has participated in Orange Shirt Day since 2014. Orange Shirt Day activities took place throughout the District the week of September 26th to 30th. For more information about Orange Shirt…

Alex Hope student Emily remembers being in the audience at a Terry Fox assembly two years ago when teacher Sherilyn Swayne cut her hair to donate to an organization that makes wigs for cancer patients – this year, she’s the one getting a haircut! Emily had admired the actions of Ms Swayne and few other…