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Hello, All Wildflower families!

A sense of community, an ability to embrace kindness towards oneself and toward others and feeling the joy of physical movement – these are three themes that you will see in this March report. These are also important elements for each child to excel in school and in life. 

Heather's class had an inspiring and thought-provoking lesson from Astrid Heyerdahl, Nelson Museum's Executive Director. She spoke about Museums 'call to action' on Repatriation, about provenance, the origin stories of artifacts. The class was spellbound as they learned about local efforts, on a world scale.

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Here are four great school happenings at Wildflower Nelson this month!

• Valentine's Day
• Venture to the "Big School"
• Cat Café Launches
• Learning Surrounds

Our Indigenous word wall is continuing to grow. Naomi has been offering to each class some words in Michif, Sylix, and Sinixt. The next language to be added is Ktunaxa. This new bulletin board is centered in our school, placed for all to see as they travel to our school gym. Continuing our work towards reconciliation, this past Friday, we began our Professional Development day together in taking some time outside to each draft a Territorial acknowledgement, that evoked the five senses, and our responsibility as educators. 

As you know, the area around the school is a busy one. We know parking is an issue at the school and appreciate your cooperation in keeping everyone safe.

Dear parents and guardians,

As part of the province of British Columbia’s commitments to truth, reconciliation, and anti-racism, School District no.8 Kootenay Lake is very proud to share the news of a provincial shift in graduation requirements beginning 2023-2024: Indigenous Focused Graduation Requirement. This graduation requirement will be implemented in 2023-2024 school year. An important part of the school district’s mandate is to develop the Educated Citizen, which can in turn help to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our schools and communities.

Read the Superintendent's Report each month on the website for: 

• Learning - updates from schools on activities, events and successes 
• Examples of organizational excellence from SD8 leaders and departments
• Stories about relationships and engagement with SD8 communities

View the Superintendent's Report for January 2023

Read the Superintendent's Report each month on the website for: 

• Learning - updates from schools on activities, events and successes 
• Examples of organizational excellence from SD8 leaders and departments
• Stories about relationships and engagement with SD8 communities

View the Superintendent's Report for December 2022