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Computer Coding 9:   Android App Development

Using MIT’s App Inventor software, students in Computer Coding 9 develop a fun interactive translate app for Android devices. Many students choose to learn words from the Halq’emey’lem language of our local BC Stolo First People, while others link to their own unique cultural heritage. Learning to program mobile devices with a visual language brings coding to life for students in fun and empowering ways.

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. 

Spotlight on Learning:Science 9 Building a Sustainable City

In Science 9 students, worked in small groups to collaboratively build a sustainable city.

Teacher Reflection:

Mr. Sung Oh

Several local wrestlers from Abbotsford schools, and our members of our own WJ Mouat Wrestling team, descended upon the Vancouver Convention Center this past week to participate in the Canadian Wrestling Championships.  Over the course of 3 days, Tejvir Dhinsa (U19 Greco Roman), Michaeljeet Grewal (U15 Freestyle), Jagroop Dhinsa (U17 Freestyle), Manraj Randhawa (U17 Freestyle) and Omaro Dhadda (19 Freestyle), put on an extremely strong showing with podium showings for all 5 boys. 

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 2023-24 school year and is inviting employees, families and community members to share their voice in the consultation process. 

At the March 7th public board meeting, the Abbotsford Board of Education passed a motion to approve and formalize the school calendar for 2023-2024. 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 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. 

Spotlight on Learning:   In Support of Diversity

Spotlight on Learning:   Be More Than a Bystander Presentation

Opportunity for Senior FSL (French as Second Language) and French Immersion Students (Next year’s grade 11 and 12s that will be registered in French or French Immersion classes at WJ Mouat.)