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As we approach spring break starting March 17, the pace of learning in our schools seems to accelerate. Children are working hard to improve their reading, writing, number and math skills, science knowledge...

SafeArrival is a student absence-tracking tool that is part of SchoolMessenger, a system that enhances communication with families by allowing you to customize how SD8 communicates with you. SchoolMessenger is used successfully by school districts, parents, and guardians across B.C. It has now been activated across the district.  Please see the letter 

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We’re a month into 2025, and it’s so exciting to see snow! In schools right now, schools are offering ski trips and other opportunities for outdoor activities with great support from our bus drivers and other transportation staff who make sure children and youth get where they are going and back again safely during and after school hours. 

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Happy New Year to all our students, families and education partners in SD8 and welcome to the second half of the school year. I wish you a wonderful beginning to 2025.

Well, in the immortal words of Barry Manilow, “Looks like we made it…”, and not only did we make it, but we made it in fine form. I had the privilege to wander through the various learning fairs and seeing them put together and I was absolutely blown away by what has gone on here the past four months.

As we leave November behind us and move into December toward the winter break and the half-way point in the school year, it's a great time to reflect on the past three months and how school communities and SD8 as a whole are supporting each child in their learning journey.

In November at Wildflower Nelson we dove deep into Indigenous Veterans Day and Métis Awareness month. We started our month learning about legendary Canadian Indigenous Athlete, Tom Longboat and his connection to Indigenous Veterans Day.

Tom had many accomplishments, such as:

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