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Spotlight on Learning:  Applications of Electrochemistry

Students in Chemistry 12 just finished their unit on Electrochemistry.  The big idea of this unit is that oxidation and reduction reactions are complementary processes that involve the gain or loss of electrons.  Oxidation (loss of electrons) is not able to happen without reduction (gain of electrons).  To put it simply, you need something to lose electrons so another can gain.  With this big idea in mind, students were able to apply their learning to various applications:

Spotlight on Learning:  Social Justice 12

In accordance with the School Act, the Abbotsford Board of Education must approve a balanced budget by June 30th each year.  The Abbotsford School District is currently preparing its budget for the 2022-23 school year and is inviting employees, families and community members to share their voice in the consultation process. 

Spotlight on Learning:  English Language Learners

As we welcome students and staff back to the classroom returning from Spring break, we will be following the new Provincial COVID-19 Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12. Here’s what you need to know about the updated guidelines.

Effective Monday, March 28, 2022, the following will apply in our district: 

At the March 8th public board meeting, the Abbotsford Board of Education passed a motion to approve and formalize the school calendar for 2022-2023. The Abbotsford Board of Education is required to create a calendar that meets the legislated requirements of the School Act, and the Abbotsford Teachers Union (ATU) Collective Agreement.  

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), is implementing a new graduation requirement. 

On March 4, the Provincial Government announced that it is expected in the 2023-24 school year, this new requirement will take effect. Secondary students who are to graduate from B.C.’s K-12 education system will be required to complete Indigenous-focused coursework before they graduate. Students currently in Grade 10 would be the first group to complete this new requirement. 

Spotlight on Learning:  A Look at the Work behind a Lesson

Students in Madame Sauve’s Communication orale 12class are in the middle of studying a narrative by Michel Tremblay. We've verbalized the dialogues using the specific accent and "joual" way of speaking, explored the social, cultural, and economic context of the story. 

Spotlight on Learning:  VNPS? Huh?

Huh? VNPS?  Probably an acronym most staff haven’t heard about.  It stands for Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces, and for the past 3 years, it’s changed how I teach math and science. 

Dear Abbotsford School District families,

This past week has been a difficult time with the invasion of Ukraine. Children, youth and even adults may experience a range of emotions when they hear about or see images and videos from these deeply upsetting events. I wanted to reach out to share available supports, should you find them of use.