News Stories

January 7, 2022

Enhanced Safety Measures: Preparing for School on Jan. 10th

At the end of last week, I shared information around the delayed return to school for students and the implementation of additional health and safety measures. Since that time, more information has become available, and I would like to share an update with you. 

December 31, 2021

Delayed Return to School

I hope this letter finds you healthy, safe and in the company of loved ones. On Wednesday, Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside and Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Dr. Bonnie Henry held a joint news announcement regarding the delayed return to school for students for the remainder of the 2021/2022 school year. To allow schools to adapt to the impacts of the Omicron variant that is impacting our province, all K-12 students will return to school on Monday, January 10, 2022.

November 20, 2021

News from the Nest - Nov. 22-26

Spotlight on Learning:  Francophone Music and Culture

We have been incorporating French Culture in our French 11/12 classes with music. Weekly, we look forward to listening to Francophone musicians. The music contains authentic language, is easily obtainable, provides vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects and most importantly, engages the students. Students participate in a variety of activities in all aspects of the language. Students are:

November 14, 2021

News from the Nest - Nov. 15-19

Spotlight on Learning:  Robotics 10- Syringe Robot Arm Challenge – Tee it Up!

During Robotics class students are introduced to fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics), articulated robot arms (torque motion) and end effectors while developing their design and manufacturing skills and balancing demanding teamwork and cooperation skills to accomplish the completed task. Students worked in teams to design and construct an arm that would allow them to move a golf ball from golf tee to golf tee.  Lesson outcomes included: