Seaview's Artist in the School
Staff and students at Seaview Elementary were recently honoured to have the amazing Snaw-naw-as artist Grace Edwards do artistry with three classes. Grace is a former Seaview student whose art hangs in the school's front office, and in her words, is an attempt to "break down the invisible wall" between Lantzville and Snaw-naw-as. The students all completed a Grace Edwards inspired landscape picture.
The hope is that this time spent with Grace will give students more than just a painting experience, but a chance to consider reconciliation through an artistic lens.
Special Olympics
Recently, students from various island school districts came together to participate in the 2nd Annual Special Olympics Soccer tournament, thanks to a partnership between Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools and Special Olympics BC.
Pride Month
June is Pride Month, a time when communities around the world come together to honour the LGBTQ2S+ community and their journey towards equality. Check out the activities coming up.
- Ladysmith hosts its first-ever Pride Celebration on Sunday, June 2nd! Hosted by the Ladysmith Pride Society.
- Nanaimo Pride hosts the annual Pride Parade and Festival on Sunday, June 9. Watch for an email with more details about how you can participate in the event.
- Enter to win a rainbow umbrella! Email communications@sd68.bc.ca for your chance to win. Check next week’s news to see if you have won!
Pride Prom
Register to Join us on June 20th for an exciting evening of Drag, lip-sync battles, photo booths, games, and prizes! This event is perfect for Grades 10-12 students who are looking to make new friends and expand their High School Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA) community. Don't miss out on this fun-filled opportunity to connect, express yourself, and celebrate diversity! Plus, pizza and drinks are provided for all attendees.
Homestay Families Needed
Are you interested in hosting an international student next year? The International Student Education Department is looking for interested families.
2024 Spring GoByBike Week
Celebrate the 30th Annual GoByBike Week June 2-9, 2024. Whether you’re an avid cyclist or just getting started, GoByBike Week has something for everyone. Enjoy free giveaways and daily prizes, and be part of making Nanaimo a greener, healthier place. From the kick off to celebrations stations, there's something for everyone.
The Memory Project
An initiative of Historica Canada, the Memory Project is a volunteer speakers bureau that arranges for veterans and Canadian Forces members to share their stories of military service at school and community events across the country. This free-of-charge initiative is available year round; however, the bureau gets many requests for visits in the fall approaching Remembrance Day. If you are interested in booking a speaker for the fall, consider applying for your request very soon. More information is available here.
Dover Bay Secondary hosts 4th Annual Relay for Life
The student council leaders at Dover Bay Secondary are hosting the school's 4th Annual Relay for Life Fundraiser.
Retirement Celebrations
If you have a retirement celebration coming up and you would like to share with your colleagues, please let us know and we'd be happy to announce it here in the District News.
- Please come and join syuw̓én̓ct celebrate the retirements of Diane Charles and Kim Needham at Carlos O’Bryan's (in the outside tent area) on Thursday, June 20 from 4:00-6:00 PM.
- Join friends and colleagues honouring Shona Sneddon on Wednesday, June 26 from 3:30-5:30pm at the Fox & Hounds Pub, 11 High Street, Ladysmith. Please RSVP to Lesley at lcroghan@sd68.bc.ca.