- Students benefit from enhanced Asia Pacific studies April 6, 2017Additional resources in Asia Pacific studies are coming soon to schools throughout the province, thanks to a new partnership between the Ministry of Education and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada).
- More funding en route to strengthen rural education April 5, 2017Students, families and residents in rural B.C. communities will benefit from a $3.4-million boost under the Rural Education Enhancement Fund (REEF) to ensure 11 schools remain open.
- New website tool for students and parents will track achievements in education April 5, 2017A new smartphone and tablet-friendly website will provide interactive information about student outcomes to make it easier for parents and students, as well as school districts, to understand and use information that will enhance education for students.
- Silver Creek students benefit from Rural Education Enhancement Fund April 5, 2017Silver Creek elementary in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District will continue to serve the community of Silver Creek thanks to a $213,353 investment under the Rural Education Enhancement Fund (REEF).
If you are a student who is required to take a Provincial Exam this summer, please read the information below. Additional information can be found on the Ministry of Education website.
Since all exams are electronic, you can locate the sample exams through the Ministry website link shared above. If you have never attempted an electronic exam, it is suggested that you take the time to practice with the ‘past exams’.
Electronic Exams:
All Grade 12 required Provincial Exams will be administered electronically.
Exam Centre Location:
Northwest Trades & Employment Training Centre (NTETC), 3120 Highway 16 East, Terrace
Important Notation:
For complete information about changes to the 2017 Graduation Program, please visit https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca.
August Exam Schedule:
August 14 and 15, 2017 – access the following link for information regarding the August 2017 Provincial Exams Information.
Please email Mr. Geoff McKay, District Technical Skills Administrator… Continue reading
The Student Learning Survey (formerly called the Satisfaction Survey) is a survey for students in Grades 4, 7, 10 and 12, their parents and staff. This survey has been administered annually in B.C. public schools since 2001. It is the only source of province-wide information on in-school process and the learning environment.
In addition to providing planning data for districts and schools, the survey has been used by the Representative for Children and Youth to report on the well-being of youth in B.C., by the Ministry of Health to support healthy schools initiatives, and by other organizations.
The survey is open until May 26, 2017 and covers a range of topics, providing a comprehensive picture of the educational experience in B.C. public schools. Questions were developed with input from partner groups, teachers and experts in educational measurement and special education.
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The National Day of Mourning is observed annually in Canada on April 28 to honour those who have lost their lives while working on the job. The purpose of the National Day of Mourning is two-fold … to remember and honour those lives lost or injured and to renew the commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace … to prevent further deaths, injuries and diseases from work.
Every year workers, families, employers, and others come together at ceremonies held around the province and the country to remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational disease, and to renew their commitment to creating safe workplaces. Since its inception, the observance has spread to over 80 countries around the world, but is known in most other countries as the Workers’ Memorial Day.
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CMSD82 News Release – Hazelton Secondary School Fire Incident – April 12, 2017 (PDF Format)
A fire occurred at our Hazelton Secondary School this morning, April 12. The fire originated in the washroom area located in the A wing section of the school. Students and staff were quickly evacuated from the school. The fire was contained immediately with no injuries sustained to students or staff.
The Hazelton Fire Department attended to the fire and the Fire Marshall cordoned off the A wing section of the school for the completion of an investigation and related fire remediation. Fire damage was limited to the washroom area where the fire occurred. The impact to the air quality of the school will be assessed this afternoon to ensure safety prior to the return of students and staff.
Hazelton Secondary School students are being dismissed from school for today. Parents/guardians have been… Continue reading
CMSD82 News Release – Evangeline Maitland Passing, CMSD82 Employee (PDF Format)
It is with heartfelt sadness that we share the passing of school district employee, Evangeline (Evie) Maitland on March 13, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer.
A long-term employee, Evie held a teaching position at New Hazelton Elementary School at her passing, a position she assumed in September 2013.
Evie joined the school district in September 1997 assuming a teaching position at South Hazelton Elementary School. Her first assignment was teaching a Grade 1-2 Class. Throughout her years with Coast Mountains School District, Evie held various teaching positions at our schools in the Hazeltons including Majagaleehl Gali Aks Elementary, New Hazelton Elementary and Hazelton Secondary Schools.
Evie was much loved by her students and school faculties. Her leadership, inspiration, motivation and generous personal efforts contributed significantly to student achievement and success in the Hazeltons.
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