News Stories

Spotlight on Learning:  Confidence or Content

Over the summer I, Mrs. Pollastretti, had the pleasure of reading some of the yearend/semester end reflections in one of our science courses.  The students were asked to reflect on the course with two driving questions  “what is more important confidence or content?” and “how do you use your gifts for good?”   

In response to “what is more important confidence or content?”, one student wrote:

(Abbotsford) — The provincial government is providing $60 million in one-time funding to school districts across the province to support families with back-to-school costs. Earlier this week, the B.C. government announced they are using funding from the Student and Family Affordability Fund toward back-to-school costs to assist families struggling with the rising cost of living due to inflation.

We look forward to welcoming students and staff to the 2022/2023 school year! Planning and preparing for students is well underway by our talented and passionate staff. We extend a warm welcome to our newest students, families and staff and wish you all the best in the Abbotsford School District as you start your next educational journey.

Welcome Back  Parents and Students:

All information below is available in one PDF at the bottom of the page (Parent Welcome Back). 

Congratulations to our 2022 graduates! We are thrilled to recognize over 1,500 grade 12 students from our secondary schools. From academic excellence to athletic skill-building, artistic achievements to leadership opportunities and community service, the Board of Education has remained committed to providing a world-class, innovative and individualized educational experience for every student.  

A $239 million-dollar balanced operating budget for the 2022-2023 school year was approved by the Abbotsford Board of Education on June 14, 2022, at their last public Board meeting for the current school year.

Class of 2022 – Graduation Dinner and Dance (Prom)

This year your prom dinner and dance will be held at Newlands Golf and Country Club in Langley. This is a beautiful facility, very fitting for your special celebration. There will be many opportunities to take photos, reminisce and celebrate with your classmates. Remember that your prom is a school event, and we expect your conduct to be in keeping with our high standards at WJ Mouat. Below is a list of guidelines designed to ensure everyone has a terrific evening.

After months of negotiations, the Abbotsford Board of Education failed to reach an agreement with the City of Abbotsford around the artificial turf sports field located at Abbotsford Senior Secondary. At the June 14, 2022 in-camera meeting, the Board determined that the ongoing capital replacement and maintenance costs necessary to maintain the artificial turf sports field Agreement with the city would significantly impact the school district's budget.

Spotlight on Learning:  Art Reach Field Trip

Graphic Arts 10-12 took the opportunity to look at the current gallery exhibition at The Reach. They played with the interactive pieces and learned about sports culture and identity intertwined with contemporary art and design. 

School among 282 across nation that competed to be ‘Canada’s Most Informed’

W. J. Mouat Secondary in Abbotsford has won a national competition in career exploration.

The Let’s Talk Careers event was held by Skills Canada, Let’s Talk Science and ChatterHigh to engage students in career discovery and exploration.

The event ran from April 11 to May 20 on the ChatterHigh platform and gave students the opportunity to learn about careers in the skilled trades, technologies and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).