1st Day of School at McGirr
Staff at McGirr Elementary shared a few interesting facts about themselves including what they want to be when they grow up.
Regular Board Meeting
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Board of Education received presentations from Jeff Virtanen, President of CUPE 606 and the Gabriola Soccer Association. The Board directed staff to provide a response to the City of Nanaimo with respect to the Bowers District Rezoning application and received the executive compensation report as information. The Board of Education also approved, adopted and amended a number of recommendations and reports including:
- Approving the 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements
- Adopting the 2024-2025 Annual Work Plan
- Approving the 11 recommendations for the re-opening of Rutherford Elementary
- Approving the recommended 2024-2025 - 2026-2027 Multi-Year Financial Plan
- Approving the recommendations contained in the Action Sheet from Sep 11, 2024 to allocate unrestricted surplus to support Board goals
- Approving the 2023-2024 Enhancing Student Learning Report
- Amending the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan
- Adopting Policy - Child Care Services and Early Years Programs
View the entire agenda here.
BGCCVI Youth Programs
BGC Central Vancouver Island offers programs geared for youth ages 12 to 18. BGC's mission is to provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.
Adopt a School - Cinnabar Valley Elementary
Join us in making a difference in the lives of the students at Cinnabar Valley Elementary School by supporting this year’s Adopt a School fundraiser, hosted by the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation. Every year, schools across Canada have the opportunity to apply for the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation’s Adopt a School Fundraiser, in which each Indigo, Chapters, and Coles store fundraises on behalf of a single elementary school.
This year, Cinnabar Valley Elementary was selected to participate in this year’s fundraiser and will be supported by Chapters Nanaimo on Mary Ellen Drive and Coles in Driftwood Mall, Courtney from September 13, 2024 until October 8, 2024.
Selling Organically Grown Produce and Flowers
This summer, a Grade 8/9 cohort from Island ConnectEd, with teacher Mela Vallentgoed, and Farm Organizer Jaimie Smythe, attended the Nanaimo Food Hub Farmers Market at Discover Montessori School to sell produce and flowers organically grown and raised by many hands and hearts from the NLPS district. The funds raised were put back into the farm to support future projects.
Clipper Captain Program
The Clipper Captain Program offers an exciting and interactive school visit experience for students. It immerses elementary students in the Clippers' world, igniting their passion for sports, teamwork and community involvement. It promotes physical and mental health, and emphasizes the importance of education and leadership in school.
The program includes:
- Meeting and engaging with Clippers players and staff
- Participating in interactive games for Clippers prizes
- Learning what it takes to be a 'Clipper Captain.'
Youth Drop-In Programs
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Nanaimo, offer the SpareBlox youth program. The program is FREE for youth ages 10 to 17 years. The program runs throughout the fall at various locations throughout Nanaimo. These are drop in sessions based on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited.
There is also a Youth Lounge drop in centre on Thursdays and Fridays as part of a partnership between the City of Nanaimo and the BGC Central Vancouver Island. These sessions include swimming and skating, play stations, virtual reality stations, pizza and snacks and much more.
Dazzle Camouflage Collective
The Nanaimo Art Gallery is calling all young emerging artists, critics, curators and designers aged 15-19! Meet weekly during the school year and experiment with various media, including video, photography, paint, collage, digital art and performance. Engage in insightful conversations about contemporary art and use this knowledge to create new artworks. Learn from practicing artists and curators while exploring new exhibitions and the Gallery’s inquiry questions: How can we work together? and How can we play together?
Create and showcase your work in two exhibitions – Nanaimo Artwalk in November 2024 and a final exhibition in May 2025.
The Dazzle Camouflage Collective runs Thursdays from 4 to 7 pm beginning October 3rd. The cost is $600 for 32 studio sessions; bursaries are available – please email yvonne@nanaimoartgallery.ca for more information
Teen Art Drop-In
The Nanaimo Art Gallery also offer the Teen Art Drop-In for youth ages 12-17. Youth can drop in on Wednesdays to make art in a relaxed, fun environment!
Participants can:
- Use the studio supplies for their own projects or get advice from friends.
- Dive into the ‘project of the week’ with the help of a Gallery facilitator or guest artist.
- Experiment with different materials, hang out with friends, and join our creative community.