Success for All
Great Kindness Challenge Week
Last week, Cedar Elementary took part in it’s second Great Kindness Challenge Week! The Great Kindness Challenge is one week devoted to performing and recognizing as many acts of kindness, both big and small. This is a world wide initiative which empowers staff and students to create a culture of compassion, acceptance and unity. Why? Because Kindness Matters @ Cedar!
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day
Students from Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools and the Cowichan Valley School District recently gathered for a day of sharing stories and ended the day at the Brechin Lanes Bowling Alley.
Loran Scholarship Finalist
Congratulations to Wellington Secondary Student Clay Johnson who was recently selected as a 2024 Loran Finalist. Out of a pool of more than 5,200 applicants, the 90 graduating high school and CEGEP students selected as Loran Finalists for the class of 2024 have demonstrated their drive to step up in the face of challenges and positively impact their communities across the country.
"Loran is an incredibly holistic award; they really care about their participants, and prioritize getting to know the real you by emphasizing conversation and interviews in the selection process. I've already met so many amazing people who have infused me with excitement not only for my future in education, but also as a human being in the world. Loran is beyond awesome, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to attend the final selections in February." Clay Johnson, Wellington Secondary School
Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, January 31, 2024
At the Regular Board meeting held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, the Board adopted revised Policies 2.18 and 2.5 (Trustee Remuneration and Professional Development Expenses & Board Committees Representation and Annual Workplan). The Board also received a presentation from the Zonta Club of Nanaimo. View the entire agenda here.
The Fire Still Burns
Join us on Wedneseday, February 7, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, as we follow a story of an Indigenous child's harrowing experiences of abuse at St. Paul's Indian Residential School in North Vancouver. Learn about the effects of this trauma and how he found the strength to face his past.
Can't make it? We've got you covered. The session will be recorded for viewing and learning afterwards.
Ready, Set, Learn events in February
Families with children from 3 to 5 years old are invited to a Pizza and Play Day for Preschoolers. Registration is not required; drop by for some play-based activities and pizza.
Canoe-Kayak Field Trips
The Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club at Long Lake offers field trip opportunities for students in Grades 4-12. There are single or multi-day paddling sessions in May and June. The learning objectives includes water safety, proper use of PFDs, boating safety, teamwork and more...
Silly Boat Regatta Poster Contest
The Nanaimo Child Development Centre (NCDC) is hosting a Silly Boat Regatta poster contest for students in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS). The Silly Boat Regatta is one of the largest fundraisers for the NCDC and helps to provide programs, services and much needed specialized equipment for children with developmental needs.
They want your help designing a poster for the event. NLPS students are invited to submit their artwork before March 6, 2024. The winner of the poster contest will receive a pizza lunch and drinks for their class. Questions or comments, please contact Michelle Kocourek, Resource Development for the NCDC at 250 753-0251 ext 227 or email
The winner of the poster contest will receive a pizza lunch and drinks for their class. For questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Kocourek, Resource Development for the NCDC at 250 753-0251 ext 227 or email RDTeam@nanaimocdc.com.