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Due to weather conditions, all schools in the District are CLOSED for instruction. This decision was made after careful consideration of all of the circumstances.
#burnabyschools
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Due to weather conditions, all schools in the District are CLOSED for instruction. This decision was made after careful consideration of all the circumstances.
#BurnabySchools
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Cascade Heights is the latest school to get its very own rainbow walkway (beautifully installed by the District's maintenance crew)!! The walkways and crosswalks serve as as powerful symbols of
#BurnabySchools
commitment to celebrating diversity and what makes each of us unique.
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It’s another snow day. Due to weather conditions, all schools in the District are once again CLOSED for instruction. As always, this decision was made after careful consideration of all the circumstances.
#BurnabySchools
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All schools in the District are CLOSED for instruction. This decision was made after careful consideration. Our priority is always the safety of students and staff. Learn more at
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Read the incredible story behind the book. Scott, a deafblind student in Gr 10
@alphaSD41
, has written a children’s book –illustrated by
@BbyMountainSec
student Rachel. When Scott began Gr 8, communication was a challenge. Now he’s published a book. More:
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Wondering who that unknown number is? It could be your teacher.
#burnabyschools
educators are connecting with students and families this week.
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Gr 7s
@secondstSD41
playing ”Camilo” by local band Said the Whale at their playground opening, which is also celebrating the new ones
@maywoodSD41
and Sperling.
@Rob_Fleming
#bced
#burnabyschools
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With extreme temperatures forecast to last through Monday, in an abundance of caution, all schools in the Burnaby School District will be CLOSED for instruction for students on June 28. Read the letter to families from Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen:
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However you choose to show your appreciation on
#WorldTeachersDay
, we invite you to join us as we say an enormous thank you to
#BurnabySchools
teachers for all they do today and every day.
#gratitude
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We 💗 this wisdom from local
#Burnaby
children that Superintendent
@NiccoliMoen
spotted in the neighbourhood & referenced in her latest letter to families. The insight of children: “Be strong, do not worry, you’re safe. Stay home. Smile every day.”
#COVID19
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From the Burnaby Board of Education to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in
#BurnabySchools
and beyond:
We see you and we support you – today and every day.
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After careful consideration of all the circumstances & due to weather conditions, schools are closed to students today – including the limited number who’ve been in buildings this week: children with diverse abilities & students whose parents or guardians are essential workers.
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Happy
#Pride2021
!
#BurnabySchools
is joining
@vancouverpride
's virtual parade. Show your true colours and celebrate who you are.
#PrideIsNotJustForJune
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We hope you’ve had some fun in the snow! Our staff are hard at work on school grounds & our crews will be out again at 3am. A reminder to please check back in the morning on Twitter & . We do our best to have weather-related info posted by 6:30am.
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In difficult times, it's important to come together, lift each other up & continue the healing journey. In honour of the children found at the former Tk’emlups Indian Residential School, the
#BurnabySchools
community is encouraged to wear orange. Canadian flags are half-mast.
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About 6,000 people from schools across BC are coming together virtually for the first-ever
#BlackExcellenceDay
this Friday.
#BurnabySchools
students are among the presenters at
@ninandotoo
's event that our District is honoured to host. More:
@excellenceday
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Cleaning and sanitizing has perhaps never been as important in our schools as it is now. We want to give a shout out to our custodians whose critical role and hard work is deeply appreciated throughout
#burnabyschools
!
#GoTeam
@paulsimpson379
@CUPEBC
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Welcome “back” from Spring Break! Looking for how to continue learning this week? Find links & learn more in Monday’s letter from
#burnabyschools
Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen:
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The 1st
#burnabyschools
rainbow walkway at an elementary school!
#UniversityHighlands
Principal says perfect timing: in addition to celebrating diversity, the school is now exploring "looking for rainbows after a storm." Learn about
#SOGI
in our schools:
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With
#COVID19
making food insecurity a reality for many more families, together with our partners, we’re working to provide support with food for
#BurnabySchools
students and families who need it. Learn more:
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Wondering what social distancing means for families? We’ve created a simple information graphic to help you make informed decisions about everything from playdates to playgrounds. See it fully here:
#COVID19
#SocialDistancing
#bced
#FlattenTheCurve
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All playgrounds on school district property are CLOSED, effective immediately. Together, we can
#FlattenTheCurve
. Not sure what to do for fun? Check out our information graphic, Ministry of Health approved, for families re.
#SocialDistancing
&
#COVID19
:
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Learn how a class assignment led Kiana, a Grade 4 student at
#BrentwoodPark
, to publish her first book:
#burnabyschools
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The Burnaby Board of Education, the Burnaby Teachers’ Association, and CUPE Local 379 are jointly releasing the following statement:
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Good luck to
#burnabyschools
student Nathan Lo, who's in the Little League World Series! He plays this Friday against Mexico. His Coquitlam baseball team sealed their spot in the famed series after defeating Quebec to win the Canadian Championship. Go Nathan & team!
@thenowsports
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Two elementary students' designs were chosen for
#BurnabySchools
shirts honouring
#Reconciliation
. The designs by Paige from the Tal-o-qui-aht Nation & Alyssa from the Nisga’a Nation were revealed in advance of
#NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation
. More:
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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. We are grateful for this video provided by Elder Latash Nahanee and Elder Roberta Price for our
#burnabyschools
community:
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As we enter the final week of Spring Break,
#burnabyschools
Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen has shared an update with parents, students, and families on everything from continuity of learning to supporting one another. Read it here:
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We hope you enjoy this video from Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen & the
#burnabyschools
team showcasing the important work in schools & the creativity of our students, as we work together to support children & youth, families, the community & each other:
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In advance of
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
, we're proud to reveal
#Burnaby
's 1st-ever reconciliation crosswalk. Designed by Coast Salish artist Atheana Picha & made possible by
@CityofBurnaby
, this student-led project came from Gr 6/7s
@westridgeSD41
studying
#TRCCallsToAction
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Schools are OPEN. Please dress warmly, travel with care and give yourself extra time to get there. If you feel your student can’t travel safely to school, kindly report their absence as you normally would.
#BurnabySchools
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Congratulations to our amazing
#BurnabySchools
staff (!!!) for receiving national and local recognition for all you do to welcome and support families in
#Burnaby
who are immigrants and refugees.
Learn more:
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It began with a Song for Courage led by the District Principal of Indigenous Education
@rmasmyth
. Thank you to Rob, April and Ditta for sharing with staff at the District Administration Office, building awareness, and inspiring the courage to learn together on
#OrangeShirtDay
.
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Congratulations to Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen, who is retiring at the end of January. Over the course of her 33-year career in
#BurnabySchools
, she has left an enduring mark on the lives of so many. Read more:
#bced
@NiccoliMoen
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Even if you weren’t a “snow angel” today, we hope you had fun on
#snowday2019
. Tomorrow is a new day. We will do our best to announce any closures due to weather by 6:30 am. Learn about our winter weather procedures:
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Our latest rainbow walkway (!!!) will welcome back students in our Royal Oak Learning Pathways program at Canada Way Learning Centre. A special shout out to staff who worked in the heat. 🙏🌈
Learn about
#SOGI
in
#BurnabySchools
:
#CelebratingDiversity
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Schools are OPEN. Please dress warmly, drive or walk with care and give yourself extra time to get there. If you feel your student can’t travel safely to school, please report their absence as you normally would.
#burnabyschools
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Listen in as these
#burnabyschools
students sing the powerful lyrics of “This is Me.” More than 100 students from 6 elementary schools came together
@MetropolisatMet
to spread kindness and anti-bullying messages on
#PinkShirtDay
.
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On
#NationalPVPDay
we're giving a special shout out to
#BurnabySchools
principals & vice-principals for their leadership. They & school staff have done an incredible job supporting students & families during one of the most challenging school years in recent history.
#Gratitude
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Students and staff throughout
#BurnabySchools
are invited to wear black shirts this Friday January 15 to show support for anti-racism on
#BlackShirtDay
. Learn more about how school staff and students are initiating participation in their buildings:
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Powerful words from Nathaniel Frank-Piche, the Indigenous Education Valedictorian and
#BurnabySchools
Class of 2021 graduate from
@MoscropSec
Burnaby valedictorian urges fellow Indigenous grads to define Truth and Reconciliation for themselves
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We have exceptional talent in
#burnabyschools
. A number of our staff have been recognized with awards and other honours. They were celebrated by the Board at the last meeting of the school year. Congratulations to all!
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Here at the District, we like our “ugly sweaters” on the last day before the school winter break. We thought this homemade example with our logo was worth sharing. However you may celebrate the holiday season, we hope you enjoy it!
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All schools are OPEN. Please dress warmly and give yourself extra time to get there. If you feel your student can’t travel there safely, kindly report their absence to the school as you normally would.
#BurnabySchools
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If you missed it live you can check out the CBC TV news story here featuring
#burnabyschools
efforts to support children and families with food in these challenging times.
With many families struggling during the pandemic, schools are reporting a spike in the need for lunches and groceries for vulnerable students.
@LienYeung
looks at the struggle for school staff and community groups to keep students fed:
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Congratulations Wendel Williams! - the winner in his category at the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education ceremony in Victoria.
@alphaSD41
@bcedplan
#burnabyschools
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Today is the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. We honour
#IDAHAT
and celebrate diversity each and every day in
#BurnabySchools
.
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We lift our hands to Elder Roberta Price, who received an honourary degree from UBC. A generous and warm leader, Elder Price has shared many teachings in
#BurnabySchools
. Our community is fortunate to have received her insight, wisdom and guidance.
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A beautiful ceremony led by Tsleil-Waututh Nation community members has been underway at the
#BurnabySchools
Administration Office – honouring the artist & creation of a house post for the District by Master Carver Xwalacktun from the Squamish Nation.
#TruthAndReconciliationWeek
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Board Chair Gary Wong, who received a donation of 14,000 disposable masks for
#BurnabySchools
: “They say it takes a village to raise a child. If I could expand on that, it takes a community to support a school.” Special thanks to grocery chain Kuo Hua for their generosity.
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All hard-court areas & fields on school district property are CLOSED. While this – along with closing our playgrounds – might be disappointing for some, we thank you in advance for respecting it. We each play an important part in the
#PhysicalDistancing
fight against
#COVID19
.
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#BurnabySchools
students from
@MoscropSec
and
@BNSS
represented BC and Canada at Science Fairs... and THEY WON! Congrats to Wendy Fang who took home silver nationally, as well as Rowan Ross & William Li who placed 4th internationally. Amazing.
Learn more:
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So amazing! Thank you to the
#BurnabySchools
students who performed "Diwali, Diwali" and shared their talents at the Board meeting. What a gift, right before the holidays, to get to enjoy. The piece is from their school concert
@brentwoodSD41
, "Celebrations Around the World.”
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So much joy & a little breeze to show it off as the
#PrideFlag
was raised before
#IDAHAT
& for the 1st time at the
#BurnabySchools
administration building. The Board, partner groups, Superintendent, Senior Team,
#SOGI
leaders & district office staff were there to celebrate.
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Every year on November 8,
#BurnabySchools
join Canadians in acknowledging and honouring the Indigenous people who have served and continue to serve. Click on the link to learn more about
#NationalIndigenousVeteransDay
in this video from
@BurnabyAbEd
:
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While nothing can replace a teacher in a classroom or a principal in a school, learn more about the creative ways
#burnabyschools
teachers, other staff and students are creating community in the age of
#PhysicalDistancing
:
#bced
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A Blessing Ceremony for an incredible carving took place
@AlphaSD41
. Squamish Chief Ian Campbell told guests: “It was illegal until about 1951 to do these types of ceremonies. I truly commend Alpha and the school district for taking ReconciliAction.”
@Chief_Ian
#ReconciliAction
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Congratulations to our very own Scott Stefanek - winner in his category at the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education ceremony in Victoria.
@montecitoSD41
@BrantfordEagles
@stefaneks
@bcedplan
#burnabyschools
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As we begin the first full day for students returning to in-class instruction, we'd like to share a special welcome from local Indigenous elders Latash Nahanee & Roberta Price to all
#BurnabySchools
students, families & staff.
Learn more & see it here:
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The teacher of a Gr 11
#burnabyschools
student - who wants others with a 3D printer to make parts for health care workers' masks - is sharing the "how to" file with Tech Ed teachers, so they can inspire their students to help solve problems. More:
#COVID19
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It’s been 10 years since the Board passed
#BurnabySchools
#SOGI
policy – making them one of the early leaders to do so. Learn about some of what's been happening in schools this
#PrideMonth
to celebrate diversity, inclusion, & having pride in who you are:
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These firefighters are pancake making machines (!!) getting ready to feed Parkcrest. Thanks for infusing each fluffy morsel with holiday cheer & your support of schools. Also... a shout out to PACs & parent volunteers who help make it happen.
@IAFF323
@BurnabyFireDept
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#BurnabySchools
is proud to support
#PinkShirtDay
. The day began more than 15 years ago as an awareness campaign about homophobic bullying. Every student deserves to feel welcome, supported, respected, and safe. Let's
#LiftEachOtherUp
– today and every day.
#BeKind
#allyship
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Our hardworking crews are all stars who start plowing & salting at 3am. Wondering about Wednesday? With more snow forecast, a reminder that we’ll have weather-related info on Twitter & . We do our best to have it posted by 6:30am.
@CUPEBC
#burnabyschools
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The school choir
@caribooSD41
was captivating as they sang “I Choose Love.” They performed at a Ministry of Education Provincial SOGI announcement made by
@Rob_Fleming
and held at
#burnabyschools
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It has been said that teaching is a calling – perhaps even more so during a pandemic. On this
#WorldTeachersDay
, we're giving an extra special shout out to
#BurnabySchools
teachers for all they do today and every day for students, families and the community.
#respect
#gratitude
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With snow in the forecast, it’s a “toe-tally” good time to check out how we share weather-related closures. We do our best to communicate
#BurnabySchools
CLOSURES by 6:30am. Typically, there is no announcement when schools are OPEN.
More:
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We want to provide you with as much clarity as we can at this time about the impact of COVID-19 on our schools. Read the letters on our website to families & staff from: 1) Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen and 2) Minister of Education Rob Fleming:
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Thank you to our
#burnabyschools
Facilities staff for their beautiful work – shown here in progress. Our newly finished crosswalk welcomes students, staff and the community
@moscropSD41
.
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With the pandemic to blame for increasing screen time & decreasing sleep quality, good sleep habits that support
#MentalHealth
have perhaps never been more important.
#BurnabySchools
have initiatives underway to help students & their families.
Learn more:
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It's
#BlackExcellenceDay
on January 14. Students and staff are invited to show their solidarity by wearing black on Friday. Learn more about the day and how
#BurnabySchools
are partnering with
@ninandotoo
in the celebrations:
@excellenceday
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School is open, as usual, at all locations today. Walk, drive or ride with care. If you feel your student can’t get there safely, please notify the school of their absence. Read about our winter weather procedures:
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Construction is underway on a brand new Burnaby North Secondary. Curious how it's coming along?
Learn more:
@BNSS
@CityofBurnaby
#burnabyschools
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Wonderful to see so many
#burnabyschools
students engaging in our new Continuing Learning Website. In the first three days, more than 18,000 visitors have explored it. Wondering about all of the amazingness, yourself? Check it out here:
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So proud of all
#burnabyschools
& appreciated Premier
@jjhorgan
's shout out during his live address: "109 languages are spoken in one of the schools in Edmonds in Burnaby. That is an outstanding thing to talk about & that is the type of British Columbia that we all want to see."
Watch live @ 3pm: I'm announcing BC's Restart Plan, which lays out a series of steps we'll take together to protect people and ensure that our province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before.
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Today, on Remembrance Day, we honour those who have sacrificed for our freedoms.
#burnabyschools
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Everyone should feel safe to be their authentic selves.
It's the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Today on
#IDAHAT
and every day, we strive to foster safe and inclusive
#BurnabySchools
communities.
Learn more:
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So much joy, important conversations & celebrations at
#BlackExcellenceDay
! Great to be in person
@ByrneCreekCS
with more than 30,000 people online from districts across BC!
#BurnabySchools
is honoured to partner with
@ninandotoo
. More:
@excellenceday
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Social Emotional Learning is a big part of how we understand & manage emotions. This is perhaps even more important in the midst of
#COVID19
. To support
#burnabyschools
families, our in-house experts have created & curated excellent
#SEL
resources here:
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National Principals' Month is a great time to celebrate our awesome
#BurnabySchools
Principals and Vice-Principals - some of them seen here at our 2018 Summer Leadership Forum. You make us proud! Share a photo of your favourite:
#BurnabyPrincipalsAreTheBest
@BCPVPA
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What an honour! Congratulations to
#BurnabySchools
teacher Kristina Carley who was awarded a Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education at a special ceremony. Read about the
@uhe_sd41
Grade 2 teacher's accomplishments that earned provincial recognition:
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With Spring Break over on Monday, Superintendent Gina Niccoli-Moen has sent an update directly to
#burnabyschools
families and shared information with them about what to expect next week. Read it here:
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They just don’t stop! In addition to
#BurnabySummerSession
, our schools remain busy places over the summertime. Custodian crews are among the
#BurnabySchools
staff taking care of business with a smile and getting things ready for the coming school year.
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1/3 Statement from Burnaby Board of Education: As a school district we stand firmly in support of human rights, including opposing anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism, in our schools and communities.
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In
#burnabyschools
, we mark International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia
#IDAHAT
. The day was created to draw attention to discrimination experienced by members of the LGBTQ+ community. More about how we celebrate diversity & kindness:
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Let's
#LiftEachOtherUp
. We invite you to join us in wearing pink tomorrow on
@pinkshirtday
. Learn more about the day in
#BurnabySchools
and read the letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent about the kind of culture we work to create:
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All schools are OPEN. If you feel your student can’t travel safely to school, please let them know about your child’s absence in the usual way. Dress warmly and be prepared to have fun in the snow!
#burnabyschools
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It's Pride Week in Burnaby. Be proud of who you are! Learn more about
#SOGI
in
#BurnabySchools
:
#BurnabyPride2020
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Congratulations to our
@lochdaleSD41
student who is reportedly the youngest person to receive a BC Ambulance Vital Link Award for helping to save a life. Learn more:
@BC_EHS
#burnabyschools
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Congratulations and gratitude goes to Trustee Ron Burton, who is retiring after 10 terms. He stepped down as Chair at last night’s Board meeting. Ron has made tremendous contributions to building a strong public education system in
#burnabyschools
. Thank you.
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Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia. We celebrate diversity each and every day in
#BurnabySchools
.
Learn about a district-wide event for students today and why the pride flag was raised in advance of
#IDAHAT
:
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We already knew
#BurnabySchools
staff are exceptionally talented, dedicated and committed. We’re thrilled to share that several have recently received awards and recognition. Congratulations to all!
Learn more:
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Congrats to the SEVEN
#BurnabySchools
music classes that made the finals of a NATIONAL contest by
@CBCMusic
entered by tens of thousands of students. Finalists are from:
@armstrongSD41
,
@bbysouthSD41
,
@capitolhillSD41
,
@glenwoodSD41
&
@secondstSD41
. More:
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