Category: Around the District Story

To mark Earth Day, elementary students took part in a thought-provoking classroom experience focused on ocean pollution and caring for the environment. The lesson began with a short video exploring […]

Inside the gym, the steady pull of rowing machines set the pace as the space filled with movement and teamwork. Students leaned into each stroke, while others watched and encouraged […]

On April 15, school communities across the district came together to recognize School Bus Driver Appreciation Day through thoughtful gestures of gratitude. Thank-you cards, handmade crafts and messages created by […]

Rabbits, butterflies and birds fill the page in a bright collection of student artwork, where soft blends of colour suggest lightness, movement and new beginnings. Using Easter as inspiration, learners […]

A schoolwide event focused on kindness brought the school community together to reflect on how individuals can help connect and support others. Guided by the story Be a Bridge, students […]

As spring unfolded across the city, students returned from spring break to a season filled with colour and change. Many paused to notice the familiar yet striking sight of cherry […]

An elementary class explored storytelling and creativity through a lantern‑making project inspired by The Great Race, a traditional tale that explains how the calendar months came to be named after […]

While the Winter Olympics have concluded, the conversations they inspire continue in schools. In March, a secondary school library display invited students to explore what it means to host the […]

Young readers enthusiastically took part in the “I Read Canadian” reading challenge over five weeks, exploring a wide variety of Canadian books and discovering new favourites. The program encouraged students […]

Secondary school jazz bands from across the district came together on March 5 for an evening alive with harmony, swing and the excitement of live performance. Young musicians demonstrated skill, […]