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Residents of Kamloops are invited to participate in ParticipACTION’s “Community Better” challenge—a national competition where communities will compete for a $150,000 prize.
The challenge, which kicks off May 31 and runs until June 16, encourages communities across Canada to connect with friends and neighbours and build social bonds while participating in physical activity.
With support from the City of Kamloops, School District No. 73 (SD73),...
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Research has shown that young students may experience a decline in their reading skills if they do not read over the summer. Access to high quality books helps ensure students continue reading. As a collaborative project with Literacy in Kamloops and Boys & Girls Club of Kamloops, the Bright Red Book Bus visits schools and local parks throughout the summer, providing children with free new books and encouraging reading for pleasure. Bert Edwards School of Technology...
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EDUCATION TOPIC
Place-Based Learning – Supporting Aboriginal Ways of Knowing/Doing BC’s redesigned curriculum provides teachers with great flexibility in creating learning environments that are relevant, engaging, and not necessarily classroom-based. Sally Zryd , Principal, and Dave Conroy , Vice-Principal at Aberdeen Elementary introduced teachers Sarah Kruisselbrink, Stacey Kaczur and Shelley Marsh who presented several place-based learning opportunities...
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Consent Agenda
Finance and Planning Committee Highlights
Aboriginal Education Highlights
BC Heritage Fair’s Letter
EDUCATION TOPIC
School Garden and Outdoor Education at Raft River Elizabeth Shook presented the vision of Raft River Elementary teachers for outdoor learning. Outdoor projects, which include a garden, help students develop a deeper connection to the curriculum by enriching and enhancing student learning and engagement. ...
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EDUCATION TOPIC
Graduation Program The graduation requirements are changing in British Columbia. Rick Kienlein , Director of Instruction, Secondary Learning Services reported on how School District 73 is implementing  graduation program changes  under the direction of the B.C. Ministry of Education that will affect students now in Grade 9, 10, and 11. Read more.
PUBLIC INQUIRIES, PETITIONS AND WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS
Sun Peaks Education and PAC...
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