Presentation: Spindle Whorl Unveiling/Recognition of National Aboriginal Day Members of the Kwantlen First Nation, including Hereditary Chief Marilyn Gabriel, attended the School Board Meeting on the eve of National Aboriginal Day to address the Board and to unveil the Spindle Whorl carving that will travel to various locations around the district as a learning tool…

Opening Presentations Langley Secondary Senior Boys’ Field Lacrosse Tier Two Provincial Champions The Board of Education congratulated the Langley Secondary Boy’s Field Lacrosse team for their win at the Tier Two Provincial competition. Due to terrible weather this year the team played their final game in so much snow the field lines had to be…

Opening Presentations Walnut Grove Secondary Senior Boys’ AAA Basketball Provincial Champions The WGSS Senior Boys basketball team was recognized by the Board of Education for their recent accomplishments on the court at the Provincial Championship. Board Vice-Chair Megan Dykeman and A/Superintendent Gord Stewart congratulated those in attendance with a handshake and message from the Board…

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…

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…

Presentation: Brookswood Secondary, The Addams Family Brookswood’s musical theatre group started off the Board meeting with song and dance as cast members provided a preview of The Addams Family. The show promises to be entertaining and from early indications should provide a lot of laughs as well as the great musical performances Brookswood is so…

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…

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…

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…

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…