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ConnectED - the Winter Edition is here
The Winter edition of ConnectED, the digital magazine for staff and families of Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, is now available. In this edition, you will learn about:
- Forest Fridays
- Learning with Syeyutsus Season 4
- Everyone Deserves a Smile (EDAS)
- Roots of Empathy
- Learning Lab at McGirr Elementary
- Student Wins Division 1 Golf Scholarship
- Winter Programs for Students
- And much more...
Pickleball Nanaimo Donates Paddles
The Nanaimo Pickleball Club (NPC) members recently donated a class set of "experienced paddles" to the students of John Barsby and Ladysmith secondary schools, aiding in the experience and development of this rapidly growing game within the community and North America.
Prior to this delivery of the paddles to the schools, the NPC offered a program to the physical education classes within Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools in hopes of developing a Junior Pickleball Program. The NPC secured two grants which allowed for the purchase of balls and paddles as well as providing instructors for beginning and intermediate players.
They are offering instruction through fun activities to each secondary school or youth community group in Nanaimo, free of charge. Contact the Pickleball Club to find out more.
Business Committee Meeting
At the Business Committee Meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, the committee made several recommendations to the Board:
- That the Board support staff pursuing a prefabricated/modular expansion open to alleviate overcapacity at NDSS
- That the Board approve the addition of Policy 2.15 - Trustee Criminal Record Check
- That the Board adopt the revised Policy 2.22 - Public Interest Disclosure
- That the Board approve a reduction in the accumulated operating surplus to local capital
- That the Board approve the SOFI Report for year ending June 30, 2023
The committee received updates on the Strategic Plan, the Internal Audit Report, Rutherford Reopening and reviewed the AP 337 - Cash Handling. View the agenda here.
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Feedback on Trustee Remuneration and Professional Development Expenses
The Board of Education is looking for feedback on the amendments to Policy 2.18 - Trustee Remuneration, Professional Development and Expenses. Additional information can be found on the action sheet and Governance Corner memo.
2024 School Canoe-Kayak Field Trip Program
The Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club (NCKC) is excited to offer its school field trip program to students in May and June. Join the NCKC at Long Lake to experience FUNdamental paddling skills while using recreational canoes and kayaks, stand up paddleboards and/or the Club's big canoes (voyageur and dragon boat).
The program is for students in Grades 4-12 and can be single or multi-day paddling sessions. You can choose either morning or afternoon sessions (1.5 - 2 hour session) in May and June. The learning objectives include water safety awareness, proper use of PFDs, equipment care, basic paddling strokes, teamwork, environmental stewardship, boating safety and exposure to a diverse sport.