Category: Around the District Story

High school students from across the district gathered for the 2025 Student Voice Forum, a day dedicated to learning, listening and building connections. Guest speaker Gayathri Shukla shared powerful insights on the role of storytelling in building understanding and connection. Through real-life examples, she shared how listening to others’ experiences cultivates empathy and strengthens school…

Families with young children participated in an engaging Early Learning for Families event at one of our elementary schools. Designed for children aged 0-5, the afternoon offered fun, hands-on learning experiences while helping families build connections with schools and the community. Among the highlights was an energetic performance by JUNO-nominated musician Will’s Jams alongside the…

On February 22, the McRoberts Jazz Band delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Surrey Jazz Festival, earning the festival’s “Outstanding Performance” award in the junior/senior band division. Their set featured “Scrapple from the Apple” by Charlie Parker, “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” by Charles Mingus, and “Mattitude”, a soulful Funk-Shuffle by Matt Harris. Competing against…

Under clear blue skies, a group of secondary students spent a full day of Indigenous learning at Grouse Mountain. This experience blended cultural teachings with outdoor activities, offering participants a chance to immerse themselves in Indigenous traditions, history and ways of knowing. Guided by a Squamish Elder, they listened to traditional stories passed down through…

Secondary students came together for a warm and welcoming breakfast, reinforcing the value of shared meals in building community. Organized by the school’s Care Club and supported by the Feeding Futures Program and Breakfast Club of Canada, this morning activity showed how nutrition programs provide students with regular access to healthy food. The Feeding Futures…

Although the snow arrived later than expected this winter, students eagerly embraced the season with creativity and collaboration. Some teamed up to build intricate snow forts, while others shaped hearts in the snow as symbols of friendship and kindness, transforming the wintry landscape into a place of connection and shared experiences. The changing conditions also…

Lunar New Year festivities brought warmth, excitement and a sense of togetherness to schools in our district. In the days leading up to the celebration, classrooms transformed into hubs of creativity. Students painted intricate snake designs to mark the Year of the Snake, crafted vibrant lanterns symbolizing hope and good fortune, and adorned windows with…

Taking a hands-on approach to learning math, a group of learners engaged in an interactive counting collections activity. The lesson began with a demonstration of different counting strategies, showing students various ways to organize and tally numbers. Inspired by these methods, they worked in pairs to sort through their own collections — ranging from buttons…

With compassion and community spirit, a group of secondary students took action to support those in need, delivering care packages to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. After spending the past year running a school store to raise funds, these young entrepreneurs turned their efforts into meaningful action. Using their profits, they carefully assembled 100 care packages, ensuring…

Students partnered with the Sea Smart School Society, a local charity dedicated to ocean education and youth programs, for an inspiring Art-A-Thon that blended creativity with environmental advocacy. Through this initiative, young artists raised awareness about ocean sustainability, climate change, endangered species, and the importance of protecting marine habitats. Throughout the event, students channeled their…