Board News: Tuesday September 24, 2019
September 24, 2019The Regular Meeting of the Langley Board of Education is streamed live beginning at 7:00pm. A link to the video is posted here in Board News. Agenda Superintendent’s Report School Opening 2019-2020 Superintendent Gord Stewart gave an overview on the opening of the school year which included some of the challenges and the opportunities. He…
Read moreOur Commitment to the Whole Child Locally and Globally: Langley School District Foundation
August 28, 2019The Langley School District Foundation is hosting one of its largest events of the year: the 14th Annual Golf Tournament. We hear from the Foundation’s Executive Director Susan Cairns who reflects on the purpose of this day and what it means for students in Langley. This is a timely reminder to participate in the 14th…
Read moreRebirth of Langley Secondary School
August 15, 2019The next time you drive along 56th avenue near 216th in Langley, you’ll probably see the new Langley Secondary School (LSS) behind what’s left of the old school. “It’s not every day that we build a secondary school, and it’s not every day that we tear parts of a secondary school down,” said Langley Secondary…
Read moreSeeing Possibilities, Educating Success: Q & A with Mark Leiper, District Principal of our International Student Program
July 23, 2019The International Student Program (ISP) is celebrating 30 years of education in the Langley School District. We speak with Mark Leiper, District Principal of our International Student Program, to find out more about the program and the impact it has made on our school community. What is the International Student Program? Langley School District has…
Read moreAdvice to Your Younger Self: Reflections from the All-Girl Improv Team from R.E. Mountain
July 16, 2019What would you tell your younger self? We asked the senior girls improv team from R.E. Mountain Secondary School this question after having celebrated a year of successes. This year the team made up of three former grade 12 and three former grade 11 students won the provincial improv championships, helping them advance to the…
Read moreBoard News: Tuesday June 18, 2019
June 18, 2019The Regular Meeting of the Langley Board of Education is streamed live beginning at 7:00pm. A link to the video is posted here in Board News. Agenda Secretary Treasurer’s Reports 2019/2020 Annual Budget A summary of the 2019/2020 Annual Budget was presented and summarized by Secretary Treasurer Brian Iseli. The Board of Education approved a…
Read moreCreating a Positive Legacy for the Future: Retirement Celebration
June 11, 2019Forty-four retirees. Forty-four people who’ve made a difference in the lives of others. Last night, the Langley School District honoured its employees who were ending their career. Some who’ve dedicated more than three decades to the District. Superintendent Gord Stewart opened the event by thanking them for their years of service. “You chose to be…
Read moreMaking a Difference in the Lives of Others: Evening of Inspiration
June 4, 2019“You didn’t have to. You could’ve left it to others.” That’s what Gord Stewart, Superintendent of Langley School District told the crowd of soon to be graduates at the annual Evening of Inspiration awards. Stewart was thanking the 87 students for demonstrating the District’s core values: integrity, courage, excellence, and community. He carried on…
Read moreNew school, child care spaces coming for Willoughby families
May 30, 2019LANGLEY – A new elementary school will give Willoughby students a better place to learn and help meet the growing demand for child care spaces in Langley. “As the Willoughby neighbourhood continues to grow, we’re supporting families with a brand- new school to give students a better learning experience close to home,” said Rob Fleming,…
Read moreBoard News: Tuesday May 28, 2019
May 28, 2019The Regular Meeting of the Langley Board of Education is streamed live beginning at 7:00pm. A link to the video is posted here in Board News. Agenda Secretary-Treasurer Reports Annual Facility Grant Secretary-Treasurer Brian Iseli gave an update on the Annual Facilities Grant (AFG), which is a fund received annually from the province to…
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