NLPS News Thursday, December 5, 2024

Board of Education Annual General Meeting

At the Board's Annual General Meeting trustees were elected to a one-year term for the following positions:

• Board Chairperson Naomi Bailey
• Board Vice-Chairperson Greg Keller
• Business Committee Chairperson Mark Robinson
• Business Committee Vice-Chairperson Tim Harris
• Education Committee Chairperson Tom Rokeby
• Education Committee Vice-Chairperson Leana Pellegrin
• BCSTA Provincial Councillor Representative Leana Pellegrin
• BCSTA Provincial Councillor Alternate Representative Chantelle Morvay

Education Committee Meeting

At the Education Committee meeting Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the committee received presentations from Georgia Avenue Community School and Pleasant Valley Elementary. Superintendent Robyn Gray also presented information about the Board's Goal: Truth & Reconciliation.

Find the entire agenda here.

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Turn It Off Before You Take Off

Nanaimo Toy Drive

We are happy to merrily support Santa's helpers at The Great Nanaimo Toy Drive this year! The Great Nanaimo Toy Drive collects donations of new toys, books, and games for families in need. Our Dufferin Learning Centre will be the toy pickup location this year. To find out where to donate or to find out how to register to receive gifts if you are or know a family in need visit the Nanaimo Toy Drive website. 🎁🎅🎄

Photo: SD68 School Trustee Tania Brzovic joined Toy Drive board members for a festive highlight of the program at Dufferin.

Employee Wellness Hub

When is the best time to start taking better care of yourself? Today is the best time.

Wellness is a term that we hear mentioned often, both in and outside of NLPS. While it holds a different meaning for different people, it's important to determine what it means for you to “be well” and to recognize when you're taking action and making choices that affect your well-being.

Your Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is your link to well-being. Click here to learn more.

Unplug & Play at Wellington Postponed

The Unplug & Play event scheduled for tonight, December 5, 2024, has been postponed.

Santa Fly In & Workshop

Santa Claus is flying into Nanaimo on Saturday, December 7. He will be flying into Nanaimo's downtown harbour at 10:30am. Santa will then be in his chair from 11am until 4pm as well as on December 8 and 10 (see full schedule below). Everyone is welcome to attend these free events thanks to the support from Santa Clark, Harbour Air and many volunteers.

PacificSport Programs

Registration is open for the XploreSportZ and ActiveStar which both run Saturdays beginning January 11, 2025 until March 1, 2025. XploreSportZ is aimed for participants aged 7-12 years old. The program will focus on developing and showing the FUNdamental for sports lead by PacificSport leaders.

ActiveStar is aimed for participants aged 3-6 years old. The program will focus on introducing participants to the FUNdamentals for sports lead by PacificSport leaders.