- Anti-racism roundtable brings voices together June 6, 2023More than 30 students, representatives of community organizations, and Indigenous and education partners participated in the fourth community roundtable on anti-racism in education to discuss the K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan and work to address racism in education.
- Minister’s statement for Pride 2023 in K-12 education June 1, 2023Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement to mark Pride 2023 and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in B.C.’s education system:
- Child care providers celebrated at 2023 ChildCareBC Awards of Excellence May 28, 2023Child care providers who provide outstanding care, connection and learning environments for B.C. children were recognized at the ChildCareBC Awards of Excellence ceremony held on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
- Students benefit from seismic upgrades at David Livingstone Elementary May 24, 2023Students and staff at David Livingstone Elementary school are safer at school with a newly finished seismic upgrade.
Northern Health has established a new communication pathway for Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools called the Northern BC Healthy K to 12 Schools Newsletter, applicable for all Northern BC schools, students, and their families.
Please find links to the newsletters issued since its development in January 2022:
- Northern BC Healthy K to 12 Schools Newsletter: Issue three (October 19, 2022)
- Northern BC Healthy K to 12 Schools newsletter: Issue two (May 17, 2022)
- Northern BC Healthy K to 12 Schools newsletter: Issue one (January 27, 2022)
This newsletter encourages the promotion of healthy schools and other information and resources about a variety of health topics. Northern Health’s aim is to publish two issues each school year for Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer.
It is best to view the newsletter in electronic format as there are web links built into the document, however, QR codes are used within the document for various websites and resources. Steps on using QR codes are detailed on page 3 of the newsletter.
Should you have questions, concerns, or ideas for future topics for the newsletter, email HealthySchools@northernhealth.ca.
Kindly note this newsletter will also be distributed to parents/caregivers by School Principals for their information.
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