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Spotlight on Learning:  Social Justice 12 Black Excellence Day

(Victoria, Ministry of Education and Child Care) - Empowering students and educators to identify and take action against racism and discrimination in British Columbia schools is the aim of a new provincial K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan launched on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Spotlight on Learning:  An Evening with Purpose

This past Tuesday, the Black Connections Club from Yale hosted a district-wide event with author, Harrison Mooney, and a student-led panel discussion.  With music pumping from DJ Fly, and some delicious bites from locally owned Cool Runnings Bistro in Matsqui Village, the evening was both intimate and powerful.

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. 

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Robert Bateman Timberwolves – AA Varsity Provincial Champions

Students from Robert Bateman Secondary’s Boys Football Team share with the Board their exciting season after winning the AA provincial title early in December 2022.

Spotlight on Learning:  ITA Professional Cook Level 2 Practical Exam

Premier David Eby; Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives; and Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, have released the following statement in honour of Black Excellence Day:

Today, we celebrate the many contributions of Black people and communities throughout our province.

Spotlight on Learning:  English First Peoples 10 and 12

Be sure to check out the PDF attachment for our full version with pictures! News From the Nest Dec 18-30 - Full Version

Spotlight on Learning: Finding Engagement in Life Sciences 11 - Janelle Dick

The Youth Transition Program is holding a Christmas workshop for all youth aged 12-19 during the winter break! 

The workshop will include a 4-day series from December 19th to December 22 based on Anger Management and Emotional Regulation. All youth will learn constructive ways to express emotion, gain knowledge of triggers & insight, acquire beneficial tools to use as well as improving self-awareness. 

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. 

Presentations

ASIA Sumas Mountain: Jazz Ensemble

 A small cohort of students from The Abby Flats, the school’s big band and vocal jazz ensemble presented some holiday cheer to trustees for the last board meeting of 2022.