Verbatim reading was from widely-used book; SD62 crafts plan to help ‘unlearn unconscious bias’
Starting in November two students won 1st place at the Island Championships in February
Lessons will be hosted three times a week at the BoulderHouse in Langford
Given choice, SD62 opted to improve air change in schools rather than install finer filters
SD62 started preparing for mandate in December, staff have until March 7 to comply
The district has asked the province for funding
Initially supported by multiple families, mother of two sons on autism spectrum foots bill herself
Lack of qualified teachers limiting French immersion curriculum
Schools to pivot to remote/online learning if health or functional closures occur
Sooke Mayor Maja Tait said the shortage is leading to more traffic on the roads
Artist Jordanna George is a member of the T’Sou-ke Nation and former Saseenos student
SD62 board asks superintendent to prepare for possible declaration of a mandate later
Parmar said building more schools will be a big challenge in next few years
All SD62 buses are on their way as of 8 a.m., superintendent says
School districts throughout the province have been weighing up decisions on vaccine mandates
Two new schools set to open in September 2022 in Langford
Pexisen Elementary, Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School are expected to welcome students next year
SD62 saw 827 new students, not the 400 to 450 expected
Sooke School District recommends making arrangements with teachers before travelling
Unique canoe project sees students paddle together