- 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.
Information Parents Need
We know this pandemic is affecting parents and children. Northern Health information about COVID-19 school exposures and community information can be found by accessing Northern Health’s COVID-19 school exposure webpage providing timely and accurate information for parents, teachers, staff and students about COVID-19 cases in schools as they occur and details about the school notification process.
Our operational guidelines, developed with our education partners and health authorities, ensure a consistent district-wide approach to keep schools safe for all students, teachers and staff. Our updated Health and Safety Guidelines can be found here.
Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings
If you require more information about your child’s specific situation please contact your school’s principal.
Parenting through the Pandemic
Anxiety, worry and concern are all normal human emotions and it is natural for them to increase during times of uncertainty. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Children and Family Development created a new teacher education program to provide age appropriate tools for children and anxiety management called EASE – Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Teachers. It has been very well received throughout the province and in this district. EASE at Home offers helpful tips for parents, like how to teach children calming breathing techniques or use structured games like scavenger hunts to build routine in a way that’s fun: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health/ease
The Virtual Calming Room provides a variety of ideas for adults and children and has something for everyone to de-stress. There are links to sounds and music, yoga, live animal cameras, colouring and creativity, mindfulness and much more.
Educational Resources
The Ministry of Education has posted Keep Learning – a resource for families with ideas for everyday educational activities, links to free learning resources. There is information about how to help children learn and ensure their wellbeing while they’re at home. Even so, the ministry reminds us that teachers and schools still have primary responsibility for continuous learning.
The Ministry of Education has developed a website called Open School BC – Keep Learning. This site contains free resources designed to support learning for students in K-12, their parents/caregivers, teachers and adult learners. Play is a critical component of learning.
The Province of British Columbia has developed several booklets of activities for families, which focus on the importance of play in early learning. You can access these resources using the following links:
Let’s Play! And On Joue?!
– English version: Let’s Play – Early Learning / French version: On Joue?!
Play Today, a Guide for Families
Science World British Columbia – Science World for Kids has free science activities available on both their website and YouTube channel.
Numeracy & Literacy for Grades 5 and 6:
Place Value Scavenger Hunt Grades 5-6
Addition at Home – Scavenger Hunt Grades 5-6
Literacy – Sentences Grades 5-6
Literacy Activities for Kindergarten to Grade 2 with special acknowledgement to CMSD82 teacher, Sophie Ellis for sharing these resources:
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