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Spotlight on Learning:  Compass

The simple definition of a compass is a device that shows you which direction you need to go and can take you there without anyone else. While within this definition implies isolation, there is a certain level of dependance on a tool that will help guide the individual towards a direction that they are seeking.

What’s Up in the Counselling Centre

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 Board of Education is currently seeking public and employee feedback on the proposed calendar for the 2022-2023 school year. The proposed option meets the prescribed minimum hours of instruction that a board must offer for the 2022-2023 school year.

Spotlight on Learning:  Mrs. Kehler’s Shakespearean SEL Insight

Spotlight on Learning:  O2 (Oxygen) Anyone?

What is O2? Well besides the element for Oxygen, it is the name of our support program. It has a nicer ring to it than “intensive behaviour program”. We focus on supporting youth whose home and personal circumstances may be overwhelming, or causing issues with their academics, their abilities to self-regulate, and finding success at W.J Mouat. 

Spotlight on Learning:  Modern Poets

Spotlight on Learning:  Art 9 – Loomis Face Proportions

In Art 9 students did a great job with their Hero Portraits. Students learned the Loomis face proportion theory to help scaffold their drawing skills. From top to bottom, we have artists Brooke, Anna, and Lillia. Ms. Roberts very proud of their hard work (see bottom of page)

Our Character Word of the Month is INTEGRITY

Q:  What is Integrity?

Spotlight on Learning:  Virtual Reality – Thank You PAC

Shout out to our PAC for funding three new Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality headsets. District Scholarship students are using the VR headsets to walk through their Architectural Design projects. This gives students a chance to get a real life feel for their building designs enabling them to find deficiencies and redesign on the spot.   The use of VR in architecture is a powerful tool and a glimpse of the future for our students to experience. 

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge we must constantly navigate, however, this past week we were able to safely return to in-person instruction for over 19,000 students. As we look forward to the opportunities in the weeks and months ahead, I must again extend a sincere thanks to our staff for getting us through the first part of this school year. What we continue to accomplish in British Columbia, and particularly here in Abbotsford, is truly amazing.

WJ Mouat Famlies, 

Please read the PDF attached below for our updated Enhanced Safety Measures, and revised bell schedule for Jan. 10-21, 2022. 

Thank you

WJ Mouat Admin