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Woman in black blazer and magenta shirt smiling and standing in front of green bush with pink flowers with sunshine beaming from behind. Superintendent's Report
March 8, 2023

Superintendent's Report - March 2023

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. 

Woman in black blazer and magenta shirt smiling and standing in front of green bush with pink flowers with sunshine beaming from behind. Superintendent's Report
Executive Director of Nelson Museum
March 7, 2023

Taking Action: Inquiry abounds

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.

Executive Director of Nelson Museum
Indigenous Word Wall
February 21, 2023

Indigenous Word Wall

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. 

Indigenous Word Wall
January 13, 2023

New Indigenous Graduation Requirement

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.