Category: Around the District Story

Every morning, students entering the school gym were greeted by a giant map of Canada. Over the course of the week, classes from different grades wandered across cities, rivers and mountains, tracing the lands of Indigenous communities while connecting geography with culture and history in engaging ways. With resource cards in hand, students eagerly located…

Layers of sand, scattered debris and shifting surfaces helped bring the science of natural disasters to life as students presented interactive models created through the “Master of Disaster” learning unit. Working in groups, they designed tabletop installations that illustrated how events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods or powerful storms can transform landscapes and affect people,…

On February 25, Indigenous students and families from across the district gathered for an evening of learning and shared traditions. Bannock, chilli and other refreshments along with gift bags for guests created a warm and welcoming atmosphere as participants arrived, settled in and enjoyed performances and activities.  Two siblings, from Sq’e’wlets in Stó:lō territory and…

A class took part in a collaborative mask design project that brought together history, cultural study, personal reflection and visual art within a single learning experience. Working alongside a local artist, they began by examining the historical and cultural significance of masks across civilizations, grounding their work in broader context. The focus then shifted from…

A cardboard box sat on a classroom stool, its small window revealing a glowing “moon” inside. Kneeling beside it, students leaned in closely, watching how light struck a Styrofoam sphere and changed its shape. What began with the question, “Why does the moon change shape?” grew into a month-long inquiry connecting science, math, literacy and…

Octopus tentacles stretch across the page. A dragon rises from layered waves. Underwater cities, coral reefs and riverbeds unfold in panoramic scenes shaped by imagination and technical skill. In this mixed media unit, students built their final water-themed compositions after practising watercolour pencil crayon techniques. Expressive mark making, activated washes, resist effects and layered blending…

Throughout February, a Black History Month book display invited students to learn about the history, achievements and impact of Black Canadians and Black communities. The display featured influential figures and quotations alongside guiding questions that encouraged reflection on stereotypes, identity and representation. Through fiction, memoirs, poetry and non-fiction books, learners explored personal stories and historical…

A classroom wall radiated with colour following an artist study inspired by Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto. Through guided exploration, students learned about Britto’s background and the defining features of his work. Strong black outlines, geometric shapes and high-contrast colours became central elements for the class to observe and discuss. With these ideas in mind,…

As the world tuned in to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Olympic energy made its way into schools across the district. At one school, hallways came alive with handmade torches topped with bright tissue paper flames as students paraded past classmates, recreating the excitement of an opening ceremony taking place overseas. At another,…

Over several weeks, a classroom came alive with laughter, curiosity and colorful yarn as students set out to make their own sock monkeys. Starting with practice on felting fabric, they learned stitching techniques and gradually moved on to their projects, shaping each monkey step by step. Challenges came up along the way, from tricky stitches…