On April 18, 2024, at the Semá:th First Nation Longhouse, an Honouring Ceremony took place for the 2024 Indigenous Role Models. Organized by the Mamele’awt Community Indigenous Education Centre, the event brought together Indigenous and school district leaders, community members, students and many supporters of the Role Models keen to celebrate their accomplishments.

Presented by:  Ms. Rachel Coen

Course: Career Life Connections 12

Two W.J. Mouat Secondary School students have been accepted into the prestigious House of Commons Page Program in Ottawa.

Michael Donohue and Marianne Garza will work in the House of Commons while they complete the first-year of their undergraduate studies at the University of Ottawa.

Only 40 upcoming graduates are selected from across Canada, so to have two from the same high school is remarkable.

Spotlight on Learning:     How do organic molecules affect mental health, society, and me?                                                                                                                              

The guide to Mental health and substance use impacts on youth is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Youth is a time of growing, learning and changing. It can also be a time when behaviours may become more risky and youth may experiment with substance use. While not all youth will choose to use substances, many do experiment and some experience harms from their own or other’s substance use. 

How does the Science I learned in Science 10 explain why I'm alive?

Presented by M. Magon

Course:  Science 10 

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Why is First Nation's art important to the richness, diversity, and resiliency of BC First Peoples?

Presented by: Carissa Monds

Course:  Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12

Spotlight on Learning - Creating a Photo Essay

Ms. Bisgaard - Photography 11 and 12 

At the March 12, 2024, board meeting, the Abbotsford Board of Education passed a motion to approve and formalize the school calendars for the 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 school years. 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. These calendars establish the start and end dates of the school year, as well as key holiday breaks and non-instructional days.

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How does the presence of disease disrupt the body’s natural homeostatic mechanisms?

Presented by:  Mr. Joel McCall

Course: Anatomy & Physiology 12