Agenda Superintendent’s Reports District Transitions Data Assistant Superintendent Marcello Moino began the presentation with a review of the First People’s Principles of Learning and reminded they board about how they guide the work of the District. He shared two documents that guide the District’s work, including the Strategic Plan and the Framework for Enhancing Student…

Students at Langley Meadows Community School have been learning about some fairly big concepts this school year, from trust and respect to bravery, love and others, and they have been doing it all through an Indigenous lens. All those concepts are part of the Seven Sacred ‘Grandfather’ Teachings, along with humility, honesty and truth. They…

A pair of secondary students in Langley are using their Grade 12 Capstone projects to reconnect with, and give back to, their elementary schools. Before the winter break, Walnut Grove Secondary student Elena Facer returned to Alex Hope Elementary and asked students there to donate books they were no longer reading. For every book donated,…

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, As winter break approaches, we want to express our gratitude to students, staff, and families for their hard work and collaboration during these first months of the school year. Thank you for your support in helping meet the needs of our students and for creating positive learning environments where everyone feels…

As we approach the holiday season, the Board of Education would like to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we have been on over the last 12 months. It’s hard to believe the Board has been together for a full calendar year, but what a year it has been! The Board has…

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and the holiday spirit has certainly been embraced throughout the District over the past few weeks. From decorating classrooms and hallways, to festive art projects, gingerbread house competitions and more, students and staff have been busy in the days leading up to winter break. At a handful of District…

Agenda Superintendent’s Reports Langley Secondary Family of Schools’ Boundary Change Process Assistant Superintendent Lisa Lainchbury presented to the Board the District’s boundary change process and the work that was completed over the past few months. The District is planning for catchment changes due to the increase in enrolment in this region of schools, which brings…

Richard Bulpitt Elementary was busier than usual on Tuesday morning. The school, which is home to approximately 640 students, had a special visit from the Minister of Education of Child Care Rachna Singh and Langley East MLA Megan Dykeman. The Minister spent time meeting the school principal, students, and staff, as well as checked out…

Welcome to the first edition of the SD35 Community Spotlight newsletter! This quarterly 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. Over the past few months there has been much to celebrate, so please take…

Agenda   Superintendent’s Reports AP 356 – Return to School Assistant Superintendent Lisa Lainchbury presented the new Administrative Procedure 356: Return to School. Lainchbury provided some background on the development of the new administrative procedure. In December 2020, it was decided that a new AP 355 Student Discipline was to be created as well as…