Spring is in the air
The weather is getting warmer and there are so many activities happening in our schools. Here's a sneak peek at some events and initiatives going on:
- Randerson Ridge Track & Field Meet
- Inspiring Ideas at Cinnabar's Entrepreneur Fair
- Red Dress Day at Seaview Elementary
- Earth Day at Woodlands Farm
- Roots of Empathy Birthday Party at Pleasant Valley Elementary
- École North Oyster Hosts Pottery Gallery Walk
PacificSport Multisport & Museum Day
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 8:45am until 3:15pm, PacificSport is hosting a Pro-D Day for students 6 to 12 years old. In the morning, there will be lawn games, touch football and other activities, followed by a walk down to the Nanaimo Museum in the afternoon. Find out more.
NDSS Student Council Raises Funds for Loaves and Fishes
The Nanaimo District Student Council proudly announces their successful fundraising initiative in support of Loaves and Fishes. The student council raised a total of $1,010 to aid Loaves and Fishes in their vital mission. This impressive sum was generated entirely from ticket sales for the school's recent dance.
"We are excited to be able to donate this money to such a worthy cause," said Jasmine Park, President of the Nanaimo District Student Council. "By coming together and supporting Loaves and Fishes, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity in our community."
The funds raised will directly contribute to Loaves and Fishes' efforts to provide nutritious meals, essential resources, and support services to individuals and families experiencing hardship. This contribution underscores the NDSS Student Council's commitment to social responsibility and their dedication to serving the broader community.
Family Wellness Hub
Families with children up to eight years old are invited to a FREE Early Years event at Country Club Mall on Wednesday, May 15. There will be families resources, early learning and development, Indigenous services, information about healthy eating, public health supports and much more...
Business Committee Meeting
At the Business Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the committee received presentations from CUPE Local 606 and the NDTA regarding the 2024-2025 budget. There was discussion about the preliminary annual budget and the committee received the third quarter report.
The committee recommended the Board approve in principle, the Rutherford Working Group's reopening plan recommendations and they received information on the Administrative Procedure 344 - Code of Conduct. View the entire agenda.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 12-1PM
Join us for a conversation with Larry Chartrand to learn about the historical denial - at both federal and provincial levels - of outstanding Métis concerns and Aboriginal rights claims. In particular with respect to land, resources and governance. Tackling such themes as ongoing colonial policies, the invisibility of Métis women in court decisions, identity politics, and racist legal principles, they uncover the troubling issues that plague Métis aspirations for a just future.
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Congratulations to Teacher-Librarian Sara Stone
Congratulations goes out to Cinnabar Valley Elementary Teacher-Librarian Sara Stone. Sara will be releasing her second children's book very soon, Lily and the Pool, featuring a character with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Sara will also be featured on CHLY 101.7 FM Radio of People First Radio on Thursdays at 12pm and Mondays at 3pm. She will be discussing SPD for parents and families.
Also congratulations to Cinnabar Valley Elementary who has been selected to participate in the 2024 Indigo Adopt a School (AAS) Program. Between September 15 and October 6, 2024, every dollar raised in-store at: Chapters Nanaimo, 6670 Mary Ellen Drive, Nanaimo, BC through the AAS Program will be given to Cinnabar Valley Elementary by November 2024 in the form of an Indigo e-gift card to be used for the purchase of books for their school and classroom libraries.
Hate to Hope Immersive Exhibit
The City of Nanaimo has been working with the BC Office of the Human Right’s Commission for some programming that is an extension of the Hate to Hope mural up at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. They are hosting an immersive exhibition at Beban Park Social Centre on May 16 and 17, essentially creating an immersive space people can step into and be surrounded by the various murals around BC.