School Spirit
Before the winter break, students were showing their school and community spirit during festive celebrations & luncheons, festivals, acts of kindness and much more. Here's a peek at some of the events.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for Kindergarten, secondary academies, French Immersion- including Late French Immersion- and out of catchment requests.
- January 31, 2025- Registration closes for early French Immersion.
- March 1, 2025- Registration closes for secondary academies.
Weaving our Stories Series
During the Curriculum Implementation Day on Friday, December 6, 2024, staff were introduced to the Weaving our Stories video series. This series included hearing stories about school life from students and former students, including from Knowledge Keeper and Educator Patrick Aleck.
Patrick shared his story about growing up within Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools and shared his advice to educators.
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The NDSS Performing Arts Team presents Into the Woods at the Port Theatre Monday and Tuesday, January 13 and 14, 2025. Get your tickets today.
Ready, Set, Learn
TRC57 Speaker Series
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, in collaboration with UBC Press and Vancouver Island Regional Library, is proud to host the first session of Season 5 on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This free thought-provoking learning series is intended to help promote a deeper conversation and rebuild our relationships with Indigenous peoples and the land. If you are unable to make this or other sessions, don't worry, this series will be recorded and available for viewing and ongoing educational purposes.
View the entire speaker series and more about the speakers here.
Eats & Beats Gala 2025
Navigating ADHD
Parents, caregivers and child and youth-serving professionals are invited to attend a FREE insightful and informative webinar led by Dr. Nicolas F. Narvaez Linares, C. Psych, on ADHD and its relationship to neurodiversity!
- What ADHD is and how it presents in children and youth
- Debunking common myths about ADHD
- Recognizing ADHD's strengths
- The long-term impact of ADHD on development and well-being
- Practical strategies for supporting positive communication, growth and resilience in child and youth with ADHD
Registration is open for PacificSport Sessions
Beginning this Saturday, January 11, 2025, PacificSport offers sessions for children 3-6 years old and 7-12 years old.
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