Opening Presentations: DW Poppy Redhawk Drummers/Truth & Reconciliation Kwantlen Chief Marilyn Gabriel and Katzie Chief Susan Miller and special guests performed two songs for the Board of Education and spoke about the recent Truth and Reconciliation assemblies that have been taking place in schools around Langley in the past few weeks. Each school has confirmed…
Board News: Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Opening Presentation: Belmont Elementary Ukulele Club Belmont teacher and Ukulele Club sponsor Jamie “Mr T” Thomas introduced this talented group of students to the Board of Education and led the group in a few musical selections including ‘Down on the Corner’ and a Duke Ellington tune called ‘Stars in your Eyes’. Mr Thomas has instructed…
Board News: Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Superintendent’s Report: District Calendars 2016-2019 The Board of Education approved the District Calendars for the 2016-2107, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years, as presented. The District Calendar shows the ‘high-level’ information like Spring Break and Winter Break dates along with days not in session and tentative professional development days. Calendars that contain information on specific school…
Board News: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Presentation: DW Poppy Secondary Musical Theatre Production of Footloose, the Musical Students from the Musical Theatre Academy at DWPS provided the Board of Education with a sneak peek of their presentation of Footloose, the Musical. The show runs February 23-27 and tickets are available here. Presentation: Langley Secondary Musical Theatre Production of The Pajama Game The…
Langley Board of Education provided overview of new Ministry of Education Curriculum
For immediate release September 29, 2015 Langley Board of Education provided overview of new Ministry of Education Curriculum Langley, BC – The Ministry of Education has released information on the new grades K to 9 Curriculum that is to be implemented in all schools for September 2016. At the Board of Education’s Regular Meeting, Langley…
Board News: Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Presentation: New District Website Launch Communications Manager Ken Hoff outlined some features of the new District ‘multi-site’ configuration of the website. The ‘multi-site’ configuration will turn the District website into a powerful communications tool once all the schools are on board as messages can be ‘pushed’ to individual school sites or school groups from a…
Langley School Board Approves New Strategic Plan
For immediate release September 29, 2015 Langley School Board Approves New Strategic Plan Langley, BC – The Langley Board of Education has has approved a new four-year Strategic Plan. The new Strategic Plan will be upheld by the Board for the years 2015-2019 and outlines broad goals and steps that will be implemented to reach…
Langley School District to sign Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement
For immediate release September 29, 2015 Langley School District to sign Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement Langley, BC – The Langley School District’s current Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement has expired after five years and a new Agreement is set to be signed Thursday, October 8, 2015. An Enhancement Agreement is a working agreement between a school…