We are more effective when we work collaboratively and seamlessly to support student needs. We are ALL responsible for working together for the success of ALL students. Improving communication and access to common information, establishing effective instructional and support teams, and focusing on wrapping around and strengthening the core relationship of teacher-student-families will improve student success.
We have developed a Framework for Collective Responsibility that will help guide the work we do from creating, implementing and monitoring School Plans for Learner Success, Local Education Agreements with First Nation communities, Individual Education Plans (IEP), and interventions by School-Based Teams (SBT). Common district assessments, with results made available in a timely and user-friendly format, support collaborative learning conversations by teams. Collective responsibility is a theme that emerges across all the other focus areas as we all do our parts toward common goals. Examples of this work include:
- Focus for the current year on walking together
- Collective Responsibility Framework
- New district data warehouse and information management system
- Strengthened school-based team (SBT) processes
- More opportunities for cross-school collaboration
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER for the success of ALL learners in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District:
Having Fun at the Share Shed
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skyline youth have a passion for thrifting. This teaches the youth the value of recycling, reusing and collective responsibility. By sharing and taking items the youth learn how small actions can reduce waste and support sustainability in their community. This hands on experience for Skyline youth to understand that caring for the planet is a shared duty, and collective efforts can make a positive difference.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b5945b08-ffff-4047-92b0-5ef16a58a892" alt="IMG 3516 heather auger" width="380" height="285" style="width:380px;height:285px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Inviting parents into the classroom
Chilcotin Road Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher Melissa Porter invited her parents to come and engage students in some fun math games. Our parents are our biggest supporters here at Chilcotin Road. Wonderful learning and a very practical way to engage our families.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ac2f4586-d608-4cf7-bcfb-57ffd040870a" alt="IMG 3567 doug brown" width="413" height="310" style="width:413px;height:310px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
We are a Team
Chilcotin Road Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here at Chilcotin Road we are a team, a family that works together to better support good learning for our students. It is truly a collective responsibility to make our building warm and engaging for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aa54ba9f-48e4-40d9-9802-a814b4ddba2d" alt="IMG 3560 doug brown" width="367" height="275" style="width:367px;height:275px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Likely Rides
Likely Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All students at Likely School participated in the HUB Cycling Program. Students learned valuable biking skills that will help them ride in the local community and other more urban centers.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4a76e745-188b-400d-8c86-4a9505a06502" alt="Likely rides 2 Sari Small" width="430" height="322" style="width:430px;height:322px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Safer Schools Together Visits 100 Mile House
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On October 20th, 2025, a Safer Schools Together presenter visited 100 Mile House to deliver face-to-face presentations to students, staff, parents and caregivers about staying safe online. Around 200 grade 6 & 7 students gathered at 100 Mile Elementary School in the morning for a student session and later in the day Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School hosted a session for Grade 8 & 9 students, a staff session and a parent/caregiver session. The sessions were informative and covered caring for peers online and offline, the criminal and social consequences of cyberbullying, possession and distribution of intimate images, digital media habits, oversharing, digital addiction, the permanence of online posts/activity, the significance of your digital tattoo, geo-location settings and the dangers of social media misuse and cell phone misuse. Furthermore, the parent/caregiver session covered recommendations for family rules, parental controls, family tech plans, suggestions for monitoring children's digital life and current trends and concerning applications that can assist parents/caregivers in their digital parenting strategies.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a2406f3-6a22-4ca5-8d76-894fbdd90103" alt="IMG 4410 Hattie Darney" width="543" height="407" style="width:543px;height:407px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Exploring Community
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Two classes with Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students visited the 150 Mile Fire Department as they began their unit on learning about community. The volunteer fire fighters were more than happy to show the students around and give them a hands on experience with some gear.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2fc54e92-c1a3-4bef-97ef-11f65159a267" alt="92 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Exploring Futures: TRU Open House Inspires Over 90 Lake City Secondary Students
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, more than 90 students from Lake City Secondary had the opportunity to attend the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Open House in Williams Lake. The event showcased a wide range of educational pathways, career training options, and community supports available right here in our region. Through campus tours, and conversations with faculty and local service providers, students gained valuable insights into post-secondary opportunities and resources that can support their learning journeys. Collaborating with community partners like TRU is a vital part of helping our students envision and prepare for their futures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7f8b8268-f9ff-47e4-bed2-16b10a66b9b9" alt="TRU open house 2 Yvonne Davis" width="433" height="577" style="width:433px;height:577px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Mentorship Across the Ages and the District
Lake City Secondary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students from Chilcotin Road Elementary teamed up with Mr. Hutch’s woodwork class to build candle holders, learning side by side with older peers. This collaborative project encouraged teamwork, mentorship, and shared responsibility—helping students build confidence, communication skills, and a sense of belonging through hands-on learning.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e0163d59-a86c-4d5b-88e7-adcd3674b31c" alt="woodwork kids Yvonne Davis" width="289" height="385" style="width:289px;height:385px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
3 Year-old Round-Up
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD27 hosts a developmental screening event in 100 Mile House and in Williams Lake that is a "galloping good time"! Children are given the opportunity to visit activity stations hosted by community service providers. Upon completion of all the activities the children have a farmyard picture filled with animal stickers from the various stations. Families receive a resource bag to take home, filled with fun activities to support their child's early learning journey. Service providers are on hand to answer questions and provide information for families. This annual event is attended by families throughout the Cariboo.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5b76ff51-3044-41e0-a2b3-1ad778e2e605" alt="Round Up 1 BEULAH SMITH" width="467" height="502" style="width:467px;height:502px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Harvest Soup
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents of 150 Mile gathered to help put on our annual Harvest Soup lunch for all the students and staff in the school. A huge group of parents prepared a healthy soup made from root vegetables and cooked fresh Bannock to add to the yummy lunch. I can't say enough about how great this group of parents are in supporting their children through school activities!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/88f62033-aa56-4bd5-9546-704a0d5a0eef" alt="71 Craig Munroe" width="626" height="469" style="width:626px;height:469px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Mule Deer Winter Range: Independent Directed Study
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oi Moliner-Clark finished his 2-year research project on mule deer winter range. His extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area was remarkable as well as his understanding of the intricacies of field research. This project was supported by Richard Dawson (who wrote many of the papers on mule deer that Oi relied on), Martin Kruus of Scout Island, Bryan Jakubec for GIS mapping, as well as Oi's family.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4cc00a3e-9c16-4dfb-8afa-0d440a45d571" alt="IMG 1658 Nara Riplinger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Building Belonging Through Honest Conversation
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of our ongoing commitment to collective responsibility, our PVP team gathered virtually to begin an extended discussion of So You Want to Talk About Race. We recognize that leadership means not only guiding our schools but also engaging in the hard, necessary conversations that shape more equitable communities. By reading and reflecting together, we are working to deepen our understanding and create safe, respectful spaces where all voices are heard and valued. This is just the beginning of a sustained journey to ensure that every member of our learning community experiences belonging, dignity, and justice.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/30db2b7f-7bc6-4205-bd1b-b1ed4be6a766" alt="Building Belonging Through Honest Conversatio crystaldawn langton" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
August Leadership Days
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School and district leadership spent three days before the start of the year together engaged in place-based and Indigenous learning at Jump! Educo, workshops on anti-racism, communication, and planning for the 2025-2-26 school year. Learning and activities from these days, including circle work, compassionate systems practices, and time in nature will flow through to the District Day with all staff and first days with students.</span></p>
Transportation Team at Harvest Fair
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The CCSD Transportation department had a team at the Williams Lake Harvest Fair to promote employment opportunities, educate the public about bus safety, show parents and caregivers how to register and navigate our online features, and allow excited children to explore a school bus. They poured free coffee, hosted a colouring station, and talked to many members of the community. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3475c843-a461-4886-9128-eeae8fcbfe22" alt="img 2959 1 cheryl lenardon" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo provided by Ruth Lloyd, WL Tribune</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Read Ruth Lloyd's article here: </span><a href="https://www.wltribune.com/local-news/cariboo-drivers-reminded-flashing-lights-on-a-school-bus-mean-stop-8237179" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cariboo Drivers Reminded Flashing Lights on a School Bus Mean Stop </span></a></p>
150 Mile PAC Sponsors Welcome Back BBQ
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 PAC sponsored a welcome back BBQ on Friday at the end of the week. PAC parents take an active and important role in building a strong sense of belonging for students and their families as well. This event was very well attended, thank you PAC!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4806666f-ed44-4e09-aa81-42aac03e9e59" alt="8 Craig Munroe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Welcome to Cataline!
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Just outside our main office, a display features all the adults that make Cataline, Cataline! From EAs to clerical, custodial to noon hours, and of course teachers too, it’s important to recognize those who make our students successful. Plus, it helps student identify all the adults who care for them in the building. A nice reference point for all in our community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c4ebea24-2d99-42fd-b577-a7925842bcf7" alt="IMG 0207 tess riley" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Cookout and Connection
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Operations and Transportation hosted Board Office Staff for lunch on September 2. The Williams Lake Lion's Club, a big supporter of the Heavy Metal Rocks program, served up a feast for the crowd. It was a great opportunity as we began the school year to build community across some of the many teams that support student success in our district.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1224023e-61d5-4318-bca6-7247f7c378f2" alt="Image 31 cheryl lenardon" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Gathering with Intent
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skyline Alternate, Storefront, Community Youth Connection, and Marie Sharpe staff gathered together with intent to hear stories, sing songs, and learn from our cultural leader Bill Mansell. A great partnership between schools and community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/afbd0704-586b-41ea-bff1-cf5fa399b2bd" alt="IMG 3344 heather auger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
CCSD Administrators Delve into Safer Schools Learning this Summer
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This August, administrators from CCSD took part in ERASE, Basic Threat & Risk Assessment Training in Ashcroft BC with the goal of leading their schools in identifying worrisome behaviour and making supportive plans with students and families to foster success.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4508a98c-ed81-43de-9225-5c7d13dd823a" alt="safer schools training 2025 Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Mile 108 and Forest Grove Staff Share Learning at the Northern Secwepmc Cultural Centre
Forest Grove Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These two school joined together to learn from Floyd Johnson's positive life reflections and take in his offerings of future learning for our students. When we work together, powerful learning is the experience.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/daf80262-28f8-4ca3-90f6-d5da9a7c4232" alt="IMG 1287 Ty Lytton" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
BCPVPA- Foundations for New School Leaders
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In early July, I attended the Foundations for New School Leaders conference, hosted by BCPVPA, which centered on "Leading, Learning, Living in Relationship." One of the presenters, Carolyn Roberts from UBC, focused on circle work and is the author of Re-storying Education. The conference included sessions on psychological safety and decision-making, along with an exploration of leadership competencies aimed at growing the capacity of self and others. Participants engaged in case studies and reflections throughout the day, explored BCPVPA supports and services, and emphasized the development of a culture of curiosity and inquiry, concluding with a closing circle.</span></p>
Popsicles in the Park
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile Elementary in partnership with the Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy (CCPL) held our annual Popsicles in the Park Kindergarten 'Ice Breaker'. Turn out this year was over 85% of all our incoming Kindergarten students! 'Kindies' participated in an introduction scavenger hunt, received many free books and had a popsicle. Thank you CCPL for your ongoing support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a37d7a2-f9f6-4cb8-9f48-619b0a51c383" alt="472b" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
GR 8 Welcome at PSO!
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gr 8 students and their families were hosted at PSO the week before school started. PSO staff were so excited to welcome new grade 8 students and their families. Students engaged in cooperative games to meet their new peers, toured the school with their families, and enjoyed a BBQ lunch. Gr 7 principals and teachers were on hand to assist with transitions. We hope this helped start our new PSO students in a good way!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fe1a0c38-0a13-41f6-acae-7df5edc32c80" alt="471b" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Social Justice Students Working for a Cause
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Radolla's Social Justice 12 hosted a clothing swap. It was a great way to remove barriers for people from accessing pre-loved clothing as well as extend the life of items. Saving the planet and creating equity in one school activity!</span></p>
Grad Student Capstone Presentations
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members of the Williams Lake community had the opportunity to engage with graduates during their Capstone presentations. The grads showcased their passion projects, sharing personal insights, creative ideas, and meaningful goals. Community members took part by asking thoughtful, reflective questions. The event highlighted the incredible potential of these young individuals—and the supportive spirit of the community around them.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b711c1fc-32bd-4b31-bf7e-42b81e66442a" alt="LCS Capstone 2" width="448" height="336" style="width:448px;height:336px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Environmental Clean Up
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our students from Mrs. Vath's class took some time today to help clean up litter in the local community. The class went over to the 150 Mile Center and picked up litter with the hopes that this, often a first stop for visitors, will be looking great for the summer season!</span></p>
Generous Donation
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alexis Creek School is thankful to the Breakfast Club of Canada, for the generous donation of cookware for our Foods Program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/08ee05f6-59f2-4e81-9a1f-2b4707a621e5" alt="Generous Donation" width="580" height="415" style="width:580px;height:415px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
PAC Family Fun Night
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The PAC of Marie Sharpe Elementary was well-supported by school staff to host their springtime Family Fun Night last week. Many families came out to this well-attended event to enjoy hot dogs, face-painting, mini golf, and board games. Thank you PAC!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b23001f1-64a4-4b36-acde-b12d181b83cd" alt="PAC Family Fun Night" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ae2e1260-d0d2-486e-bcf3-40093775baee" alt="PAC Family Fun Night" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
Electrical Safety Presentation
Lac La Hache Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lac La Hache students greatly enjoyed and appreciated members of BC Hydro giving a presentation on electrical safety. Some of the older students who could fit into the safety harness even had the opportunity to check out a ride in the bucket truck.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b38e168f-4b90-4e88-aa91-2c74f0fb93c7" alt="Electrical Safety Presentation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a75ae78c-27db-4918-8392-4f14d1c89957" alt="Electrical Safety Presentation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
Food Drive
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5 and 6 students with 150 Mile Elementary School organized a food drive in their school, collecting 1,000 food items for the Salvation Army food bank in Williams Lake.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"We're learning about global hunger as a world problem," said the class' teacher Brandi Vath as she explained why they decided to organize the food drive. "The kids wanted to do something and they kind of generated the idea," she said.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With big smiles and helping hands, the students delivered the food donations on Tuesday, May 6 directly to the food bank.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3dd68681-2ee3-4365-8951-226319eac50c" alt="Food Drive" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a10e16c3-ee77-4fd9-bb47-389b210f1fd1" alt="Food Drive" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
All grade 4s visit Gavin Lake
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mme Jones took all the grade 4s from Nesika (from three different classes) for their first trip to Gavin Lake! Thank you to Mike and staff at Gavin Lake for opening up this new opportunity for our grade four students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0df67195-d72c-419b-93b2-39bf4e094e22" alt="All grade 4s visit Gavin Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5c47b488-f82c-4f24-9e59-d07c32b3a864" alt="All grade 4s visit Gavin Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
Water Testing
Lac La Hache Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Under the guidance of Jenny Howell from Water Wise, students from Lac La Hache school went down to the actual Lake and tested the water using 7 different measures. The students were pleased to discover that based upon their testing, Lac La Hache is doing quite well.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e80fd104-5070-40e5-9d31-ebb96748c576" alt="Water Testing" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e7b534a0-9db1-4e48-92d6-13978e60b175" alt="Water Testing" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
Keep on Biking
Lac La Hache Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks to the help of the amazing Mary Forbes, who came out and worked on fixing bikes with Lac La Hache students, every student at the school now has a bike and a helmet that they can enjoy during their free time at school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4497578f-1086-4735-b411-3461c864d19c" alt="Keep on Biking" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
Starfish Back Pack Program
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Starfish Pack Program through Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club is excited to begin supporting families and students at 150 Mile Elementary starting in September of 2025. Staff at 150 Mile Elementary have volunteered to pick up and drop of Starfish Packs at Marie Sharpe each week to make the program work. A real team effort, between community, schools, and staff!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/84240db7-a11a-4974-8f08-2f9aca8653f6" alt="Starfish Back Pack Program" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/013a1d37-abbd-46c6-a084-41603c289697" alt="Starfish Back Pack Program" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
OHS Mental Health Focus
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of Cataline Elementary Occupational Health and Safety planning, one of our focus areas as a committee is to include staff wellness. In doing so, our staff was introduced to Carol Doherty, District Youth Community Connections Manager, who presented to and provided the staff with information centered around worker burn-out and fatigue, as well as tools, strategies, and resources to support self-care and mental well-being. With a humorous and honesty delivery, Carol’s message resonated with many, was very well received, and staff left feeling heard and supported.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9eb133b1-e376-43b7-9fe3-f0a7a35e96fc" alt="OHS Mental Health Focus" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7402c14f-36cf-43b5-b984-8985cc7aac4a" alt="OHS Mental Health Focus" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Capstone Drum Making
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With the help of LCSS Indigenous Support Worker, our Grade 12 student completes a beautiful hand drum for his capstone- complete with an antler handle from his grandfather. This is a labour of love and we hope he will find many opportunities to play it in his future!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/47487079-abf8-40b2-a835-10dec56d6cb5" alt="Capstone Drum Making" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b12d305f-efdf-4b5e-9126-885988b38dc5" alt="Capstone Drum Making" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Capstone with a Cause
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 12 student, Dion Hall, chose to organize a fun run to support the BC Children's Hospital as his capstone. Together with his mentor, Gregg Gaylord from The Foundry, this ambitious student hosted 88 runners and walkers as well as some 4-legged racers on a gorgeous Sunday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quality capstones such as this are possible in part because of committed community mentors!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f9064c76-484c-4746-a370-f4c20555c646" alt="Capstone with a Cause" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5d815932-e315-4fa8-b715-7fc488fb2d6b" alt="Capstone with a Cause" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Garden Club Going Strong
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Jamie and a dedicated group of students are determined to bring the Cataline gardens back to life. They’ve been successfully starting seeds indoors and cleaning up our garden beds. Students are responsible for watering and transplanting seeds, as well as taking them outside daily for some sunshine.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b50167e3-353c-40e5-b3a5-006012e17a53" alt="Garden Club Going Strong 1" width="527" height="702" style="width:527px;height:702px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/295aa082-f126-49d7-b3f1-c4383387bac7" alt="Garden Club Going Strong" width="525" height="700" style="width:525px;height:700px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Heavy Metal Rocks Active Mine Site under the Mines Act
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, 22 grade 11 and 12 students will showcase their equipment operating skills at the Centennial Pit, where 20 machines and 2 mine rescues are provided by local businesses. Students will win prizes for their efforts in safety, being the best operator, being the best overall, and forestry.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fc3749ea-ae3b-4b27-8ef3-7e81aef36d71" alt="Heavy Metal Rocks Active Mine Site under the Mines Act" width="696" height="352" style="width:696px;height:352px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Horse Lake Students Embrace Earth Day
Horse Lake Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The students of Horse Lake Elementary participated in an Earth Day 2025 Assembly, performing songs, skits and making pledges to do their part to adopt the Our Power, Our Planet motto and make changes to their world. Students had already made a head start on the process of cleaning up our school grounds, but after the assembly, students worked together and scoured the grounds leaving them pristine and pledging to keep them free from garbage, while focusing on recycling and reusing materials they may have otherwise thrown out.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/405f9b4f-9d46-4297-bb1f-5b05945838bd" alt="Horse Lake Students Embrace Earth Day" width="748" height="625" style="width:748px;height:625px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4222a624-2049-4b7c-b7a2-9350f6931a9b" alt="Horse Lake Students Embrace Earth Day 1" width="470" height="627" style="width:470px;height:627px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Evenings of Literacy at Mountview
Mountview Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mountview has been host to Evenings of Literacy, where our staff join our caregivers over food, good conversation, and great learning about ways to support reading and writing at home while also taking a deep dive into how kids learn to read and write language. We've also loved having Danikka Murphy from Williams Lake First Nation join us and show the power and influence of story on literacy. Her reading of traditional Shuswap[ stories and legends had the room buzzing!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6379712f-cd69-4868-a067-49fc65f4b83c" alt="Evenings of Literacy at Mountview" width="749" height="561" style="width:749px;height:561px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dd70de25-dbc3-4b22-adbd-b9ab973435cd" alt="Evenings of Literacy at Mountview 1" width="472" height="560" style="width:472px;height:560px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
SD27 Staff Support Rotary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were happy to represent SD27 at the recent Starfish Backpack fundraiser for Williams Lake Rotary. It’s an incredible program that supports over 65 students/families across 5 schools with food security on the weekends. Incredible community effort and support.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9bfca85a-7a45-466b-add1-0db18393a18b" alt="SD27 Staff Support Rotary" width="619" height="732" style="width:619px;height:732px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Bowl for Kids Sake
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The staff at 150 Mile submitted a team for the annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser, they raised over $4000 dollars for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ee48e084-3d2d-44c7-b8d5-3349cc9c6388" alt="Bowl for Kids Sake" width="633" height="538" style="width:633px;height:538px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Eliza Archie's Annual Floor Hockey Jamboree
Mile 108 Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students from south-end elementary schools gathered at Canim Lake for a fun-filled day of floor hockey at Eliza Archie Memorial School. The event was made possible by the school staff and community, along with support from PSO student leaders and other community partners who joined in to share the fun with the kids. What a great way to connect and build relationships in our local area. The kids had a great time!! Thank you for inviting us. We are looking forward to next year's event!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/41d9b2c7-1fe8-43d1-86ea-bff7aea376ff" alt="Eliza Archie's Annual Floor Hockey Jamboree" width="614" height="690" style="width:614px;height:690px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Learning Through Outdoor Play
Lac La Hache Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lac La Hache students are very appreciative of the new sand box that the facilities department built for us last week. It provides a wonderful opportunity for the students to learn while playing in a creative and constructive environment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c42d6041-c501-4e8f-bf2d-2036e8d6e598" alt="Learning Through Outdoor Play" width="544" height="565" style="width:544px;height:565px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Changing Possibilities 4 Young Children
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Community Early Childhood Educators, StrongStart Educators and Kindergarten teachers participating in the Changing Possibilities 4 Young Children project this year gathered together to introduce their "Wonder Children" and reflect on the "Two voices of a teacher". Before we parted ways, educators chose two statements that resonated within, and created a double sided inspiration block. Such a powerful collection of positivity to carry us forward in 2025.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9de69536-0b39-55b0-b688-40dbdb607b64" alt="q17ap6aa.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/947ffec0-4769-5df4-a7f6-3b4535e55165" alt="6ys3sbd3.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
RCMP Partnership and Safety Routines
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you Williams Lake Staff Sergeant McKinnon his BC RCMP colleagues for spending time at Nesika this morning: talking through the importance of emergency routines like fire drills, hold and secure, and lockdown. Our students know these are routines we take seriously and why. We appreciate it!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6aeec544-c52b-5ee5-af87-9fe122e87590" alt="8yb93iuq.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e10cf5b2-de14-5357-b31b-b78cab334cdc" alt="1e0ig78v.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Emergency Boot Camp
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">30 Indigenous students from LCSS had the opportunity to take 2 days of structural firefighting training sponsored by the Williams Lake Fire Department and First Nations Emergency Services Society.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b581013b-439d-5be4-8959-39775e27bb8e" alt="u62rzawf.png" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/613764ec-a88c-52db-9dba-442fc73e983e" alt="826dj85n.png" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Doing our Part for the Environment
Chilcotin Road Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BC Lions came to our school and delivered an import message about the environment and all the wonderful things we can do to protect it and keep ourselves safe. We tell our students everyday to partner with our First Nation communities in being good stewards of the land. This presentation gave the students several practical ways to do so.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f9149b18-f380-42bd-899a-8ef252a2a647" alt="Doing our Part for the Environment" width="538" height="403" style="width:538px;height:403px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
100 Mile House Wranglers Work and Play With Horse Lake Students
Horse Lake Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Three members of the 100 Mile House Wranglers KIJHL Hockey Team visited with students of Horse Lake Elementary this week. Matthew Balderston, Luke McFarlane, and Diego Cazac took time out of their quest for the Teck Cup and their playoff series with the Revelstoke Grizzlies to join our students in the classroom and on the playing field. The players visited several classes, reading with the students in our grade 3/4 classroom, playing floor hockey with our grade 5/6 students, and then playing flag football and Gaga Ball with kids at lunch hour. Having a chance for our students to interact with their idols and be influenced by these role models was truly an honor. Many thanks to the players for taking the time out of their schedules to visit our school!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/227e0bc5-2c45-4703-a73f-57f408c09f23" alt="100 Mile House Wranglers Work and Play With Horse Lake Students" width="615" height="461" style="width:615px;height:461px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ba14f8b7-c614-4428-8405-ec3b6dbbc7b2" alt="100 Mile House Wranglers Work and Play With Horse Lake Students 1" width="346" height="461" style="width:346px;height:461px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Team Approach - Trauma Informed Resilient Schools
Mile 108 Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nine of our staff members took part in a valuable learning opportunity offered by the district, focused on trauma-informed practices through the lens of the Circle of Courage. The experience sparked powerful conversations, fostered collaboration, and strengthened our team—supporting our ongoing commitment to creating safe and inclusive learning environments for ALL.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/958303c0-7da0-42df-8628-7982886981ec" alt="Team Approach - Trauma Informed Resilient Schools" width="678" height="508" style="width:678px;height:508px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Waterwise
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile was happy to host Jenny Howell from Waterwise. Jenny shared her extensive knowledge on water topics to help augment our students' understanding of water and it's key role in our lives. Topics ranged from water chemistry, world water issues, the water cycle and water sheds. All 10 divisions had an opportunity to have a Waterwise presentation. Our sincere thanks to such a great community resource that is invested in our children learning about the world around them.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a867dde5-ea9a-4133-94fe-6bc75541d9c3" alt="Waterwise" width="553" height="347" style="width:553px;height:347px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Nesika and Columneetza Buddies
Nesika Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Campsall’s grade 5/6 crew has been over at Columneetza working on a STEM Egg drop with Mr. Shephard’s grade 9s! Today was the day… Congrats J & D on your win! When the leadership class partners with our grade sixes and students build relationships, the transition to the middle school seems less intimidating. Thanks Columneetza!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bb8fcefb-d4ee-407a-a309-27ac164784d4" alt="Nesika and Columneetza Buddies 1" width="411" height="547" style="width:411px;height:547px;float:left"><img src="/images/67dc97b2-7a28-4425-91b9-39ee15eb45a2" alt="Nesika and Columneetza Buddies" width="409" height="545" style="width:409px;height:545px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Supporting Student Safety
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today we had special visitor Cpl. Handel in to talk with our grade 5/6 classes about personal safety, weapons, conflicts and growing up. Our students had questions! Thank you for visiting our students and school today! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dd3b2cd7-77d2-4529-802e-6edb31086dec" alt="Supporting Student Safety" width="462" height="346" style="width:462px;height:346px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Collaborative Inspiration
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">International Women's Day March 8, 2025, was celebrated by Early Childhood Educators, throughout the Cariboo on Saturday, during a workshop put on by the Child Care Resource and Referral and facilitated by SD27 Early Learning Coordinator Beulah Smith. "Fishing With Grandma" by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula with illustrations by Charlene Chua was the focus story during the "Building Literacy Skills Through Play" workshop. A full day of learning included tapping into our creativity and enjoying a lively presentation showcasing the importance of play and how providing intentional opportunities for play can guide and support incredible learning connections.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cae3b2e9-dbe3-4511-a32f-7d5c0ccec704" alt="309 a " width="381" height="508" style="width:381px;height:508px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/999cdf5d-6495-4495-a5a1-06211be02e59" alt="309" width="679" height="512" style="width:679px;height:512px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Community Connections with Work BC
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The BC Curriculum for Career Education for Grades 6 and 7 emphasizes personal development, community connections, and leadership skills, all resonating with the Circle of Courage framework. This model promotes belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity, crucial for nurturing well-rounded individuals.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In this context, students explore their strengths and preferences, linking them to potential career paths while understanding the influence of peers and family on their decisions. Recently, Mrs. Helmer, Ms. Hamm, and Ms. Loewen's classes participated in an engaging lesson led by Work BC. They learned about various job options, the skills required for specific careers, and how to create effective resumes and present themselves professionally.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This hands-on experience not only aligns with the curriculum’s focus on personal growth and community involvement but also encourages students to contribute positively to their surroundings. Overall, these lessons equip students with essential skills and a sense of purpose, preparing them for successful futures in the workforce and fostering a supportive community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/46b4b155-26d7-42c0-8d72-a4ef26f069c9" alt="Community Connections with Work BC" width="731" height="336" style="width:731px;height:336px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Block Builders
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The 150 Mile Strong Start, led by Tara Flanagan, hosted a Block Builders program. This program is a family literacy initiative that uses building blocks in learning activities that can be duplicated at home. Attendance was FULL!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f75d52a0-fbdd-44e5-bc92-0aa3083284c0" alt="3rqjnz2l" width="551" height="733" style="width:551px;height:733px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Nesika Supports Cariboo Festival
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cariboo Festival is back and we have encouraged students to sign up for Speech Arts! Visit the station outside our library if you’d like to look. We love supporting our students to challenge themselves to participate in this long-time community event.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b051ef71-b430-49c4-9447-374ce9487fae" alt="mdxjlhip" width="492" height="345" style="width:492px;height:345px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Spa Club
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous support worker, Jenn Bauerochse spends time ensuring all students feel loved and ready for the day by inviting students to “spa day”. A brush and a braid and they’re on the way.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6c569a1d-4565-42d8-b59d-066db0e4122a" alt="nry8aarl" width="486" height="406" style="width:486px;height:406px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Inside Days bring Joy and Connection
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When it gets cold, we get close! Students spent the recent cold blast trying out or new gaga ball pit in the gym and challenging themselves to new engineering challenges. Proof that even inside four walls you can create and connect.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6afe4668-8294-40b4-999c-45838cd26b87" alt="106uj6r8" width="310" height="413" style="width:310px;height:413px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/712fe679-d59e-45d7-bc5e-1efca3bf51fe" alt="sjmrck7g" width="813" height="412" style="width:813px;height:412px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
New Fire Pit for Outdoor Learning
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nesika Elementary</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shane from SD27 Grounds dept. built Nesika an awesome fire barrel and stocked us with fire wood. We celebrated the end of January in style. We might have started a new tradition! Thanks everyone for making our vision a reality.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5bca6622-23e1-4914-b1d5-c648b212b5ac" alt="jhfff28a" width="339" height="452" style="width:339px;height:452px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/30fc81d3-dae1-4bcd-8c01-08f1ddebab29" alt="0k4qalyj" width="342" height="455" style="width:342px;height:455px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Animal Identification
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile was happy to host our very own Trustee Mary Forbes this past week. Mark shared her extensive knowledge of animals, animal habitat and conservation with most of the classes in the school. Our learnings will undoubtedly help focus our outdoor learning activities as we explore the WLFN fields, forests and creek behind the school.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2c280de7-d6b5-54a8-87ce-789ecb8557ba" alt="4f5uneve.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Ready, Set, Learn Winterfest event in 100 Mile House
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD27 Early Learning</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had incredible morning at the South Cariboo Recreation Complex on January 23rd. Our "Winterfest" event promotes physical literacy and connects families with local service providers while engaging in some super activities: mitten hunt, snowman craft, decorating snowflake cookies, snowball toss, building a snowman, snowman bowling and of course the main event... skating with the snowman. Thanks to the amazing families for braving the wintry roads! Sending gratitude to all the participating agencies, Cariboo Conservation Society, Cedar Crest Society, Cariboo Regional District Library, Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy, Cariboo Family Enrichment Center, and School District 27 Early learning team, it takes a village! We were thrilled to see 19 pairs of ice skates find a new home and support families to get out on the ice.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e6c5a6d2-76ed-4dac-8ef5-477ac87c6179" alt="2wm6svlh" width="321" height="427" style="width:321px;height:427px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a23f3e4-e68b-488c-bc49-5e63ee0d051c" alt="zw52gl5g" width="320" height="427" style="width:320px;height:427px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Ready, Set, Learn Winterfest event in 100 Mile House
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD27 Early Learning</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had incredible morning at the South Cariboo Recreation Complex on January 23rd. Our "Winterfest" event promotes physical literacy and connects families with local service providers while engaging in some super activities: mitten hunt, snowman craft, decorating snowflake cookies, snowball toss, building a snowman, snowman bowling and of course the main event... skating with the snowman. Thanks to the amazing families for braving the wintry roads! Sending gratitude to all the participating agencies, Cariboo Conservation Society, Cedar Crest Society, Cariboo Regional District Library, Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy, Cariboo Family Enrichment Center, and School District 27 Early learning team, it takes a village! We were thrilled to see 19 pairs of ice skates find a new home and support families to get out on the ice.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a23f3e4-e68b-488c-bc49-5e63ee0d051c" alt="zw52gl5g" width="397" height="529" style="width:397px;height:529px;float:left"><img src="/images/e6c5a6d2-76ed-4dac-8ef5-477ac87c6179" alt="2wm6svlh" width="396" height="527" style="width:396px;height:527px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Cataline and Nesika Team Up
Cataline Elementary
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When Cataline had to close for the day, staff spent the day learning and teaching alongside each other at Nesika. Staff were able to make connections and discoveries to take home. Thanks for hosting us Nesika!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aea97360-4e47-51f4-99fc-4d2fb251cb9c" alt="i6h48fid.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/884f447e-7e6a-5975-a896-4ad2521d8b92" alt="uh5xpohr.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Field Leader Certification Training
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are fortunate enough to live, work, learn, and play in a district with incredible natural beauty. Our district focus on Outdoor Education is not only about taking students outside for learning, but doing so in a way provides our students with high-quality, safe experiences. This month all of the principals and vice principals in SD 27 partook in the first of a series of trainings with the Outdoor Council of Canada to certify us each as Field Leaders for Hiking.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a4ab3e14-5f5e-5f70-a547-10fbc3bb2a3c" alt="ci1hdm75.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f40efcb6-cd90-5aec-a7e9-9705aa49c620" alt="p8z7bo2v.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Making Music and Merch
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The students enjoy working with community member Bioson, a local musician. The students write, perform, and create videos and merchandise for their products. There is so much talent in the school. Youth produce songs, edit and create videos, and design logos for hoodies and T-shirts.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bfc9d85f-6b89-5af2-9e3b-61b67d96b4e1" alt="thhyi10d.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/329750ed-9f77-5919-90e4-77eb978ed7a2" alt="1m6sgkm1.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Exciting Start to Term 2!
Mile 108 Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On our first day back from the break, our school came together to kick off 2025 and term 2 with a celebration of teamwork and community. Inspired by the humility of the wolf, we focused on the importance of everyone’s role in contributing to the group’s success. The highlight of the assembly was a special performance by two of our bus drivers, whose idea it was to come in and share their musical talents. Their music filled the room with joy and perfectly reflected our theme of working together, caring for and thinking of each other, and celebrating accomplishments. Thank you JJ and Captain Steve for the memorable way to start the new term!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1c501276-f757-4541-852c-62a9b6a558d2" alt="Exciting Start" width="421" height="478" style="width:421px;height:478px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Crafting
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile Elementary hosted a Craft Night on December 18th for students, parents and family. Many different types of crafts were available for making. Special note going out to Oliver from the Conservation Society for joining us and helping make sustainable and recyclable door hangings. The door hangings were beautiful and helped teach our students about sustainable holiday activities.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ca8d3c8b-ed15-5f3b-9b66-5531f7c2fe57" alt="ib81ff9i.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
It takes a community to...
Lac La Hache Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was wonderful having two RCMP officers as well as community volunteers helping us to make some delicious cinnamon buns for the holiday season.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/43fe39c9-ca6d-4bbd-9947-d414478f2796" alt="It takes a community to 1" width="495" height="702" style="width:495px;height:702px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6dd50599-db2c-4106-9024-7b8e0719d22d" alt="It takes a community to" width="527" height="703" style="width:527px;height:703px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Engaging our Community with Family Games Night
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are ALL responsible for working together for the success of ALL students. At Nesika, we know that focusing on wrapping around and strengthening the core relationship of teacher-student-families will improve student success. Over a hundred families joined us for an engaging holiday-style Family Board Games Night. Many thanks to our PAC and student leadership group for supporting this event.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/2ba834a9-f157-5e40-a846-354b545cf215" alt="lrb87k3z.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Nesika Elementary Spreads Cheer
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The amazing students at École Nesika Elementary decorated coffee sleeves to help spread cheer at local coffee shop, The Bean Counter. Check them out!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7bac42ba-eb27-5878-870c-c80303e8c6f7" alt="k3g9mbft.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Seasonal Cooperative Event
Lac La Hache Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The PAC groups from both GROW and Lac La Hache got together to co-sponsor a seasonal craft event that was enjoyed by students from both educational programs. The students really enjoyed and appreciated making seasonal center pieces to by given away to someone special in their lives.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/efc200aa-6702-59bc-9701-99facb6ac2a9" alt="qwe0atgq.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ada2d774-1042-5465-8c00-1e144c505d01" alt="nyaf6osc.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
The Season for Giving
Lac La Hache Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lac La Hache students are creating seasonal cards that can be included in the food hampers that the Lac La Hache volunteer Fire Department are distributing to families in our community this holiday season.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5e182194-0c26-5779-8d9d-48737cfea16a" alt="zwyi19o8.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e6c11572-e355-5159-a117-51b7c33cc7cb" alt="79965k4d.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Turkey Dinner at Lunch
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With the help of a veritable army of parent volunteers, 150 Mile Elementary hosted our annual turkey dinner at lunch. We managed to have a sit down dinner with all 233 students, 29 staff and over 12 parent volunteers. Many thanks to such an amazing parent support team that helps us immensely with making students comfortable at school with a strong sense of belonging.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3d5e800a-a589-5645-8665-01dad14c5578" alt="mdun55zh.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6018e93c-2f23-5098-bc90-a8a2a73875ba" alt="7u30hok6.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Growing Together
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD27 StrongStart Educators participated in the Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Early Years training for educators and have been engaging in and sharing resources in their classrooms. Educators have been utilizing one recommended resource "Breathe Like A Bear" daily during group gathering time. Children and families are doing one or two of the fun mindful moments together. We are very excited to be helping young children "grow their tool box" with wonderful strategies for self-regulation. Caregivers are sharing the carry-over from class to home and are grateful to have more resources to tap into during "pressure points" when a quick breathing exercise is the key to maneuvering through some big emotions.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are happy to share that Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Early Years (EASEY) at Home has now been launched on the Healthy Minds BC website and is FREE to all!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EASEY at Home is a collection of online evidence-informed and culturally relevant resources including downloadable tip sheets and interactive activities with topics that include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">how to guide your child through big emotions</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">how to help your child with fears</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">common signs of stress in the early years and how to reduce stress in the home</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">how to recognize the many faces of anxiety and support your child through times of separation.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Let's share this wonderful resource with colleagues and families. (Pictured is one of the resource books we are utilizing in our StrongStart Centers)</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3c71b626-2faa-5d36-af1d-2258294cb747" alt="7iuyujzo.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c7849201-ba02-5320-b1b8-547b801f6dd3" alt="89sjb9uw.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Friday Skating is a Great Way to End a School Week
Lac La Hache Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lac La Hache students and staff are very thankful to the Lac La Hache Community Association as well as for the many volunteer skating marshals who help make our Friday afternoon skating sessions possible. The students look forward to getting out on the ice at the Rolf Zeiss Memorial arena and have really improved their skating skills.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7cab96a8-6cd0-5acb-a614-447d268fa52a" alt="r0eaz2qh.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/14057acd-0655-516f-aaf1-5e2ef05a2025" alt="kviy9sjp.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Denisiqi Services Society Receives BCPVPA Partnership Award
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School District 27 PVP proudly congratulate Denisiqi Services Society on receiving a BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association (BCPVPA) Partnership Award. This honour recognizes their commitment to collective responsibility—working alongside schools, families, and communities to support the success and well-being of every student.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Denisiqi exemplifies what it means to put students at the center of learning. Through programs like Youth Outreach and Land-Based Activities they provide culturally meaningful experiences and essential supports that address academic, social, and emotional needs. Their hands-on approach—whether guiding smudging ceremonies, drum-making, or beading workshops—celebrates cultural heritage while fostering inclusion and connection among all students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Their ability to meet students and families where they are, offering flexible counselling, tutoring, and life skills programming, underscores the power of partnership in reducing barriers to education. Denisiqi’s collaboration with schools across the district is a wonderful example of how collective responsibility creates a stronger, more inclusive educational community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to Denisiqi Services Society on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your transformative impact on the lives of students and families in our district.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3922e277-c925-5631-b076-e480444b4743" alt="5sdzmm4c.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Collective Responsibility in Action at Tatla Lake School
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At School District 27, collective responsibility means working together to ensure every student achieves success. This approach shines at Tatla Lake School, where staff are collaborating with KOOL School to support students in grades 8-12 who are completing their core subjects online.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The teaching team of Tatla Lake and KOOL School exemplify the power of partnership. Through regular feedback and collaboration, KOOL School teachers are designing assignments tailored to students' unique interests and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. This personalized approach helps students remain engaged and thrive in their learning.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our gratitude to Audra Peterson, Tatla Lake’s Grade 5-12 teacher, and the dedicated teachers at KOOL School for putting students at the center of learning. Your efforts demonstrate how collective responsibility can create meaningful, student-centered learning experiences.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cabb8d36-f6f2-532c-9184-ba2be77c526f" alt="sjn6d8hn.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Local Constable Visits Primary Social Studies Classes
Horse Lake Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Constable Brandon Visscher of the 100 Mile House RCMP came to talk to the grade 1 and grade 2/3 Social Studies classes about what a police officer does in a day to day setting and answered the many questions posed by our students about what the job entails. The classes have been learning about what it means to be a responsible citizen and the rules and laws of school and community as well as services that the government provides to our communities such as police, firefighters, schools, and postal services. Students were very excited to see and speak with a real police officer and even got autographs from Constable Visscher at the end of his talk!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a4c9ff1a-648e-58de-8af4-0da52598e921" alt="qfnlfutr.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/73220161-72dd-543f-9333-be17672c4cc5" alt="vw3tvf0d.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
BGC Challenging Youth to Problem Solve
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) arrived at Skyline to collaborate with students and encourage groups to build structures that span a certain distance. At first students grumbled through the activity and a few minutes into the project all youth were engaged and working together. Great community involvement with Skyline youth.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/029ce848-9e8d-5a01-922c-4b82b38b0d31" alt="kgs7at1q.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/28f2ab68-f2ce-52ee-b652-de9cfb34591a" alt="tbkm6mqs.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Stewardship
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With a desire to help keep our school grounds clean, Mrs. Davis' class spent 30 minutes outside picking up garbage.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c012a584-6599-5710-bd15-b1fd5c182fa6" alt="gnycb2is.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Returning Student Helping Out
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A graduated student returned to assist Skyline youth in creating interest in the Music Program offered by community member Biosin. So much talent at the school. I can’t wait to hear the end result.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e014c625-d69a-53e3-b7ae-758a206d7f12" alt="4cfqk4mg.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Time to Vote!
Chilcotin Road Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are learning that it is their right to vote in a democratic society. It is our collective responsibility to teach them how and to vote with an open mind and to take pride in the place they live.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b6dba6e1-4148-5841-ba23-f3febc6e7cfd" alt="usemchuo.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Happy Halloween from the Board Office
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board Office staff take great pride decorating the main entrance and lower hallway for the students of Marie Sharpe and Skyline to trick-or-treat. This years theme was Minions! With Superintendent Lenardon’ s direction of reduce and recycle for decorating, we were successful, with many staff sharing their Halloween decorations - even shredded paper was put to use. It was so much fun to see the 200+ costumes and smiles, especially when they received a sticker, mini candy, marshmallow bananas, and a full sized banana - to fit the theme!! Yes we fit fruit into the Halloween fun. Ba-na-na!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8570b878-661a-579d-95c8-feda47882892" alt="2yhgyynn.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0029f579-070b-5a62-aaa5-b3b98e8f31e9" alt="cff5sbz6.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Helping Our Neighbours
Columneetza Junior Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Columneetza kicks off another great campaign in the October assembly, "Toques & Mittens" to help raise awareness for those in need of a little extra warmth this winter. We also had some Grade 7 classes raking leaves for the neighbours around the middle school. Generosity is near and dear to our school community as we build a culture of care. Columneetza Cares!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8e211f56-f756-5759-ab9c-a36f52588384" alt="z4os1xu8-1.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/496429f4-35fe-55fa-b39e-96cae142995a" alt="1fqpc7z9.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
We Hired the Whole Family!
Columneetza Junior Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to SD27's Job Fair a few years back, we were able to hire Mr. Keaton Smith as a middle school teacher. He moved to BC from Alberta with his wife and son and settled into the Williams Lake area. We then hired on his wife Ms. Adriana Smith as a Letter of Permission teacher to help us out for a year and she has returned this year as a practicum student (Columneetza clearly made an impression - she wants to become a teacher)! After that, her father Mr. Rodolfo Funes was hired on as another Letter of Permission teacher, returning this year. Finally, Ms. Carmen Funes joined our team as a Noon Hour Supervisor. We have hired the whole family and they are such a wonderful addition to the staff.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/85fb7676-1497-5b77-830f-d3c9d989b94e" alt="zpn7msay.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Kindies, Cupcakes, and Collaboration
100 Mile Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A collaboration between kindergarten and grade 12 students exemplifies collective responsibility by fostering a shared commitment to the educational growth of all participants. Mrs. Varney and Mr. Kline provided this opportunity through an afternoon of making cupcakes, where older students mentored younger ones, promoting accountability and leadership skills. This joint activity encouraged collaboration, allowing students to learn from each other’s diverse perspectives. The interaction not only enhanced social and emotional development but also created a rich environment for exchanging knowledge and experiences. Ultimately, this approach emphasizes that the success of one student is interconnected with the success of all, highlighting the importance of community in education.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e1864ffa-3856-58f7-bc36-17f0d32e867b" alt="civf3co7.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e164b95f-aeaf-5677-89f8-5c50a249c17e" alt="08i4rusc.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Creating Trauma-Informed, Resilient Schools
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many SD27 staff participated in 3 separate sessions focusing on resilience with an emphasis on understanding how trauma impacts children and their school experience through the Circle of Courage model. Participants gained proactive strategies such as fostering connections, prioritizing social and emotional skills, establishing safety, and promoting play and learned the “how” in creating the best classroom and school supports for traumatized students and the school professionals who serve them. Participants learned how to assess students, create support plans, utilize strategies to collaborate with families and communities and collect and utilize outcome data.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c8b9695f-4b15-52a8-9091-8ce5c9fad931" alt="26whtpy9.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/95c23bd1-05a6-5f50-b2c5-b84133308fe5" alt="ti27bmom.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Student Vote at Nesika
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Vote is an authentic learning program that provides students with the opportunity to experience the voting process firsthand and practice the habits of active and informed citizenship. The activities are intended to inform students about government and the electoral process, enhance information literacy skills, encourage research into the candidates and issues, and foster dialogue among students and their families. Students take on the role of election workers and coordinate a vote within their school. Participating students cast ballots for the election candidates running in the school’s electoral district. The results are shared publicly after the close of polls.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/71f7f01c-8897-5ab3-91d0-54d5472cbb02" alt="slv57c2w.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e0b420f6-8f2d-56e1-a497-2bd006225f5a" alt="p1zu5r3d.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Inclusive Learning Environments
Mile 108 Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost our whole staff - teachers and support staff - come together to learn about research, ideas, strategies, training and resources to support of neurodivergent learners. This was an excellent day of teamwork and learning that will benefit our whole school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/453d377e-8eac-5ad8-b386-d1924a8761f6" alt="2-2.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Making Friendship Soup
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students and Day Care brought in vegetables and we all made Friendship soup together. We taught students how to prepare vegetables and measure ingredients.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5f17127a-36df-52a3-b89f-35a1a0778269" alt="5uc6gnk8.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fe7e529d-571c-5d40-a350-d458cc274b97" alt="yz09abtq.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
3-Year-Old Round-Up
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An annual event hosted by SD27, celebrating 3-year-old's and giving parents the opportunity to observe as their child engages in a fun filled activity circuit showcasing 3-year-old development skills. The activity circuit is supported by our wonderful community service providers; The Family Support Institute, Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Center, Cariboo Regional District Library, Childcare Resource and Referral, Infant Development, Interior Health Audiology and Dental, Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy, Cariboo Memorial Complex, Little Moccasins Learning Center, Child and youth Mental Health and our StrongStart Educators.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/239b54c5-6419-539c-a56a-be83df8a43f8" alt="574rg41f.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/553993b4-f906-5ae1-8296-a41a31ddb84f" alt="zc86wahn.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Harvest Soup
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The staff with a large group of parents put on our annual Harvest Soup event at 150 Mile. In a collaborative effort about 12 parents with several staff and students came to help cook, serve and clean-up. Local root vegetables and locally purchased meats were all used to create soup for all students and served with yummy bannock.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b930d6f7-a2c9-503d-b562-ef39a0804340" alt="cchuexll.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>
Daybreak Rotary Club: Starfish Pack Program
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Daybreak Rotary Club of Williams Lake is once again providing student assistance, supporting students and families with their Starfish Pack Program. With the help from dedicated volunteers and donations from Williams Lake families, businesses, and community groups, the Starfish Pack Program is helping families in need, delivering backpacks to Williams Lake schools at the end of each week so that students will have sufficient food for the weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very thankful for the work of everyone involved in the Starfish Pack Program. It’s this wonderful collective effort that brings our schools, families, and community together! Thank-you, Daybreak Rotary Club of Williams Lake!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0c99aea5-0ee3-59e3-a485-3ad6b4db505e" alt="f7qq1z3v.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Potato House Partnership
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are so thankful for the partnership we have with The Potato House who not only teach us valuable lessons, but also keep our bellies full.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7b01f8f0-e456-56f6-940e-bd3937c2b908" alt="5oevxsb8-1.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Professional Boundaries Training for ALL SD27 Staff
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All employees of Cariboo-Chilcotin School District engaged in training this Fall to ensure they understand their roles as members of the district team contributing to our workplace culture, service to and interactions with students and families, and public confidence in the system.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dc7e920d-6933-5427-8f75-d131f3dba3db" alt="j4tsxo4u.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f3606208-ebcb-52a4-9870-103503c8dcab" alt="fg0aolmd.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Starfish Backpacks
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are fortunate to once again be partnering with the Williams Lake Rotary Club who provide our school with Starfish Backpacks. These backpacks provide valuable nutrition to families for the weekends.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cb7b1b08-be4b-56d2-b282-363433027b53" alt="6k8kp1in.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Community Support Brings Science to Life for SD 27 Students
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation generously sponsored a Science World visit to schools in the 100 Mile area. Science World presented a "How to Science" show for Kindergarten to Grade 3 classes, and "Earth, Wind and Science" show for Grade 4 to 7 classes. See the full story in the </span><a href="https://www.100milefreepress.net/community/science-world-shares-love-of-science-with-south-cariboo-7571236" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100 Mile Free Press</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d3d9f855-db7f-5073-83f4-f03caa81963d" alt="109m2h4g.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/52afac9c-e994-5353-bef3-84b7d4b39c35" alt="zsoegzdw.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Cariboo-Chilcotin Information Management System
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The District worked with Softlanding to complete a design solution for collecting and presenting information to staff. The District now has a fully automated data warehouse that collects and creates displays of historical information on all key metrics in the district plan and utilized by our staff. The warehouse is connected to online reports created with PowerBI. Access to high quality information will increase knowledge we have about students and will also reduce manual data tasks allowing time to be spent on higher value tasks.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2781693c-fd35-5823-a29c-ae1ff23ad234" alt="694s6d6g.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Walking Together into the 2024 2025 School Year
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We held our District Day on September 3 which saw more than 800 SD27 staff, including educators, support staff, operations, transportation, custodial, human resources, IT, finance, payroll, and administrative staff gathered at schools with all sites connected virtually for the morning. We were welcomed to the traditional and unceded territories the school district is on by Williams Lake First Nation Chief Sellars, Xeni Gwet’in Chief William, and Ulkatcho Chief Price who shared what they wanted staff to know as we began serving their children and families in this school year. Monique Gray Smith was the keynote speaker for the morning and emphasized Indigenous traditional knowledge and values, relationship with others and nature, and trauma-informed practice. Teams had time to talk during the morning and had lunch together (many outside for BBQs and picnics) before spending the afternoon preparing to bring the key themes to life in their schools and departments over the first days and weeks of the new year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/a60b7623-9b7f-5c15-bf53-02dd40480d0e" alt="r237l0es.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Celebrating World Teachers' Day as a Community
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">World Teachers’ Day is held internationally on October 5 to celebrate the work of teachers. In Cariboo-Chilcotin School District we recognize that the core relationship of education is between the teacher- student- caregivers. We also recognize that teachers have incredible support here from all the staff, especially at the school level, who wrap around and support that relationship and the work of teaching and learning. We extend a big THANK YOU to teachers and the colleagues who make their work possible and hope they enjoy these BC apples from Desert Hills.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1b97287d-179a-504e-840e-256ba0188d3a" alt="s2bep6wb.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Mountview PAC
Mountview Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our PAC put on an amazing back to school BBQ for our families. We had a wonderful turnout. It is fantastic to see busy parents set aside some time to help prepare and serve food and bring our little school community together. Thank you Mountview PAC!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f86d2086-66c8-50d0-8e85-9d06d36282ae" alt="fc2va19i.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Speech and Language Collaboration
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline teachers, EAs, admin, and speech and language team meet together to respond to and practice with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices which support students with communication needs.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/199c0bee-3782-5ef5-bc0e-3bfef9db1ad1" alt="rihiqf5g.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Kindergarteners Remind us that we All Matter
Chilcotin Road Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Hutchinson's kindergarteners help us spread the message that we all matter and that we all belong here. Excellent job. They reminded us that it is our collective responsibility to make everyone feel welcomed.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d42c298e-18ce-55ca-b1a3-55d5f15e22aa" alt="pmay34c2.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Pet in the Classroom
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Having a leopard gecko has created an environment of caring, responsibility for all. Each student is taking responsibility to make sure others are doing their duty.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e747a4fe-f124-5591-a50d-becfb15e9bbe" alt="adipgslg.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
A Cataline Elementary School PACkers Welcome
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Starting the year in a good way, Cataline Elementary and school PAC hosted their Welcome Back BBQ, fostering community connections, bringing together families and school staff. The Cataline PAC is an integral part of our school community, providing opportunities to connect parents and school, as well as involving parents in volunteer activities (such as a Welcome Back BBQ) that builds community and supports our students and families. </span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/34252aca-5580-542b-af6d-1b44e4ec077b" alt="v6ainime.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/19ca13f6-f250-5cbb-8b35-b2db558d88b5" alt="5gjqo678.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Fire Fighting, Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Training
Lac La Hache Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members of the volunteer Lac La Hache Fire Department spent a morning with Lac La Hache students teaching them valuable lessons about fire prevention, fire safety as well as how to use the powerful fire hose. </span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/625ffe52-cc3c-566d-a884-0dccf04634b6" alt="1koljciw.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aca6bb58-a15e-5ba9-bde4-1f3e50f4ac38" alt="q5adchsq.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Mustangs Visit Nesika
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nesika staff and students welcomed 3 members of the Williams Lake Mustangs hockey team. New members of the WL community, they generously gave of their time to get to know our community of learners. Students were visibly excited to have them in our building and asked some excellent questions to help build relationships and make connections. The players helped some student volunteers to get recess equipment ready for our classes to enjoy as well. We are grateful to these athletes for lifting spirits and promoting healthy, active living.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/14a15954-e2cf-59da-924f-ca73ddebfbc1" alt="3f0gc0xa.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5e66c29d-a68f-52d4-8d27-03192315d02b" alt="155pdxyh.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Walking Together - Meet our Team
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cataline Elementary school staff started off the year in a good way, taking our first day together outdoors and setting the foundation for a year of "Walking Together". Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belong is the message our staff feels passionately about, as we collectively work as a team to honour and support all learners. </span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/791e6495-8a5f-5bef-b7a5-e2e47046b146" alt="r2qn0lzg.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/122c8f4c-45a1-54ac-a98d-7bccbe4ff4a6" alt="vz0q0dag.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Friday the 13th Turns Bad Luck Good!
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students fried up perogies with onions and bacon to send home with every child at school on Friday, September 13th. Starting off our 2024-25 school year theme of 'Walking Together', our oldest students cooked and packed small containers of food to go home for the weekend. We will continue this initiative by encouraging even our youngest students to get involved in preparing what looks to be a popular way to connect inside and outside of school. </span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8371107c-6e4d-5667-8179-fbf302f14a7c" alt="exofrt7s.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/51c0bcf7-f46b-5a91-8f75-74eb44894eb4" alt="a72fmix4.png" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Cataline Earth Day
Cataline Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Earth Day, Cataline’s PAC hosted 7 stations for students to learn about earth day! Students planted seeds, made compost, cleaned school grounds, used their senses, and made nature art. It was a great day being outside and learning together.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3cbacb3b-df15-4905-b9bf-1390459dceef" alt="Cataline Earth Day" width="454" height="454" style="width:454px;height:454px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/264e4897-520b-4bbc-9a20-0e7a20c8b99f" alt="Cataline Earth Day 1" width="453" height="453" style="width:453px;height:453px;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Coming Together to Support Kids
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are so fortunate to have dedicated maintenance staff who are committed to supporting our students through rough moments. Here, you can see how our painter, Tana, took her own break time to get a student's bike tire repaired at a our local bike shop (Red Shreds - who offered a free service), then worked with the student to put it back on.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c8678c5c-7a2a-5204-b425-b0fbd57d82f1" alt="uc0qgcum.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
SD27 Rural Schools Walking Together
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In an effort to build community and foster collaboration to support staff and students, SD27 schools along Hwy 20 are 'Walking Together' this year! Principals and teachers from Anahim Lake, Alexis Creek, Tatla Lake, and Naghtanequed met together in early September to get to know each other and make connections. We look forward to other opportunities to connect and support one another this year!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/52adbe79-b9e3-5e07-aa6b-0c416e81fbe7" alt="liylm6za.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
STEM Projects with BGC
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Youth had an enjoyable time with the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) staff building and modifying flying machines. Fun had by all. </span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a160273c-559d-5633-b115-5ef87e17113c" alt="839uair3.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Welcome Back BBQ
150 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">150 Mile Elementary PAC hosted a welcome back BBQ at the end of the first week of school. Over 180 students and parents came out to spend some time with teachers connecting and building community ties. Even the neighborhood bear made a visit in a nearby field munching on berries.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7c0bf166-f74e-5c7e-b673-b0031b3d51cd" alt="bxoosi4i.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/13f9588f-cd8e-599e-8dd7-c239304092b0" alt="7mtxwjbk.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Marshmallow Challenge
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First week of school, students participated in various team building activities. This was a collective responsibility activity. Students from all grades, worked together in teams, while teachers, EA's and the principal supported and guided students to build a strong and tall tower. Students sketched the tower design and worked communication and team work. </span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76ee689a-0235-5184-b8b9-1459e09cf635" alt="mkkb7k4g.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>