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Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Education 2020 -- School District 52 / Annunciation School / Lax Kw'alaams Archives









Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to Education on the North Coast and in British Columbia.

School District 52 website

School District 52 Meetings Agenda page

School District 52 Meetings Minutes page

Annunciation School website

PRDTU Website

News Items of Note

(Charles Hays Athletics items can be found here)

Contract Negotiation Updates can be viewed here.


December

December 11 -- Prince Rupert Teacher Road Rally (video)


November


November 2 -- Funding available for Active School Travel projects across British Columbia  NCR


October 

September 24 -- Special online session for SD52 tonight providing for a review of plans for spending of Federal restart funding NCR
September 23 -- SD52 Board Meeting recap (video)
September 23 -- New wellness checklist for attending school in place from Northern Health NCR
September 22 -- Restart stats and additional funding among themes for First School District meeting for 2020-21 school year  NCR
September 18 -- BCTF takes COVID related safety issues to the Labour Relations Board  NCR
September 15 -- SD52 hosts first Board meeting of new school year, with public access available by Zoom NCR
September 9 -- Back to School means additional focus for School Zone traffic enforcement  NCR
September 8 -- SD52 outlines further Return to School information and Options  NCR
September 4 -- With more federal funding heading to the schools, BCTF will be holding local School Districts accountable on safety  NCR
September 3 -- As students prepare to return to school next week, the Fraser Institute provides its annual reviews of the province's secondary schools. With Prince Rupert's CHSS topping the NW findings  NCR

August

August 4 -- SD52 website hosts archive for provincial updates on Back to School 2020  NCR


July 

July 31 -- Government's Return to School plan gains a few caution flags from BCTF membership  NCR
July 30 -- Teachers, parents react to BC's back to school plan (audio)
July 14 -- A young Prince Rupert man tries to save the Sm'algyax language
July 13 -- Launch of indigenous language app sees large success
July 13 -- Want to work on your Sm'algyax ... there's an app for that  NCR


June

June 26 -- Andrew Samoil appointed new Prince Rupert School Superintendent
June 25 -- School District 52 announces new leader
June 25 -- School District selects Andrew Samoil as Superintendent  NCR
June 23 -- Charles Hays Vice Principal (video)
June 22 -- More personnel shuffling for SD52  NCR
June 20 -- An Online Celebration in 2020 for national Indigenous People's Day on Sunday  NCR
June 19 -- Charles Hays Secondary School Awards 2020
June 17 -- SD52 School Bus Sell Off  NCR
June 17 -- SD52 Superintendent's Message hails achievement in challenging times  NCR
June 12 -- The Charles Hays Secondary Class of 2020 is ... Virtually there!  NCR
June 12 -- Grad Parades in Prince Rupert (video)
June 11 -- In final session for 2019-20 school year SD52 approves Budget Bylaw, Capital plans  NCR
June 11 -- Senior Staffing shuffle in motion at School District 52  NCR
June 10 -- Calling Carla Rourke to the principal's office, please
June 9 -- Sandra Jones returns to lead Prince Rupert School District (video)
June 9 -- SD52 turns to a familiar face as Acting Superintendent  NCR
June 9 -- Teacher's PPE in Prince Rupert (video)
June 8 -- Commencement begins for class of 2020
June 5 -- North Coast teacher advocates for Keep BC Students Safe petition NCR
June 4 -- LaPierre update (video)
June 4 -- School District 52 chooses to go in a different direction with Superintendent role
June 2 -- Prince Rupert Superintendent Departs  (video)
June 2 -- Prince Rupert School District fires superintendent
June 2 -- Prince Rupert School Superintendent Irene LaPierre leaves job abruptly
June 2 -- School District 52 and School Superintendent Dr. Irene LaPierre to part ways  NCR
June 2 -- Prince Rupert Schools to gain lighting upgrades as SD52 bid deadline approaches  NCR
June 1 -- Back to School time for Prince Rupert students means renewed Speed and Safety enforcement in school zones NCR

May

May 28 -- SD52 and Charles Hays Secondary outline Grad Commencement plans for June  NCR
May 26 -- School District 52 restart plan (video)
May 26 -- School District 52 is ready for the return of students on June 1st
May 26 -- Charles Hays Secondary makes ready for Return to School  NCR
May 25 -- SD52 releases School Restart Plan along with results of survey which indicate near 50/50 split for parents on plans to return students to schools  NCR
May 21 -- Friday Deadline looms for BC K-12 Parent Survey, while online petition calls for schools to remain closed until September  NCR
May 20 -- SD52 prepares for Stage 3 of classroom return set for June 1st  NCR
May 19 -- Ministry of Education to host Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday night  NCR
May 20 -- Nisga'a Students to receive electronic tablets as part of COVID-19 response  NCR
May 20 -- SD52 prepares for Stage 3 of classroom return set for June 1st  NCR
May 19 -- Ministry of Education to host Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday night  NCR
May 16 -- Pineridge parade
May 15 -- Ministry of Education outlines steps ahead towards in-class instruction for British Columbia students  NCR
May 15 -- SD52 makes close to $478,000 in spending reductions to reach balanced budget  NCR
May 13 -- SD52 on continuation of Education (video)
May 13 -- School District 52 addresses the idea of online learning and next steps for students
May 6 -- PRMS Replacement plans set for some advancement this Spring  NCR
May 5 -- BC Teachers ratify contract deal reached last week  NCR
May 4 -- Bags of Goodness prepared by SD52 to fill a void and a tummy
May 4 -- Learning at all times of the day during COVID-19
May 1 -- SD52 sets May 12 as date for 2020 Budget Approval NCR


April

April 28 -- Education Minister not ready to reopen BC Schools yet
April 28 -- SD52 delivers 'Bags of Goodness' as part of local food initiative  NCR
April 22 -- School report cards will be issued, despite COVID-19
April 21--  Reading for Rupert (audio)
April 21 -- SD52 updates parents/students on Continuity of Learning in Prince Rupert NCR
April 17 -- New initiatives seeks to connect North Coast residents with reading during the times of COVID  NCR
April 16 -- SD52 set to move forward with virtual budget consultation for end of April  NCR
April 7 -- SD52 updates parents, guardians and students on elementary school continuity of education plans  NCR
April 2 -- Charles Hays Secondary provides update for Students on continuity of Education plan  NCR


March

March 30 -- How School Districts are figuring out what comes next for students (audio)
March 30 -- Province of British Columbia working with School Districts, Independent Schools and First Nations Schools towards continuity of Education Plan  NCR
March 27 -- SD52 continues momentum towards continuity of Education Planning NCR
March 25 -- SD52 seeks feedback from parents/guardians towards education plans moving forward  NCR
March 24 -- School May Be OUT; But Rainmakers Now is ON ...  NCR
March 24 -- SD52 Cancels Budget consultations until further notice NCR
March 22 -- City of Prince Rupert closes playgrounds, Parks and SD52 play areas  NCR
March 17 -- BC elementary and secondary schools suspended indefinitely
March 17 -- Province of BC declares suspension of in class K-12 instruction, Premier Horgan updates province on other COVID-19 measures  NCR
March 10 -- Funding announced for North Coast Schools
March 9 -- Rainmakers win provincial basketball championship
March 3 -- SD52 calls for public feedback on calendar planning for next three years  NCR


February

February 28 -- SD52 launches survey seeking feedback on best site option for PRMS replacement project  NCR
February 28 -- MLA Rice is ready for a ribbon cutting  NCR
February 27 -- SD52 recruitment video highlights the Prince Rupert experience for prospective teachers  NCR
February 26 -- Rupert residents show anti-bullying support
February 26 -- School District showcases potential sties for new middle school NCR
February 26 -- Pink Shirt Day across the city, province seeks to put an end to bullying  NCR
February 25 -- Breakfast Club of Canada launches the day right
February 24 -- School District to share plans for Prince Rupert Middle School replacement with City Council tonight  NCR
February 18 -- SD52 hosts Second Budget consultation session tonight at Booth Building NCR
February 18 -- Kanata School reduced to rubble as demolition process underway  NCR
February 14 -- SD52 sets February 27th meeting and Open House for new Middle School plans NCR
February 14 -- Board to meet with French Immersion supporters later this month  NCR
February 14 -- French immersion issues, plans for a New Middle School and Budget Planning among themes for SD52's February Board Meeting  NCR
February 6 -- Frozen fingers to warm and wiggly digits
February 6 -- First of series of SD52 Budget consultations set for tonight  NCR
February 6 -- French teacher shortage concerns parents who want to provide opportunities for children in BC  (audio)
February 4 -- BCTF launches twitter info stream on themes of labour dispute  NCR


January

January 24 -- The first step towards the CHSS Class of 2033 starts with a Kindergarten registration  NCR
January 24 -- With little movement in teacher's talks, BCTF membership reportedly reviewing next steps   NCR
January 22 -- Five schools in Prince Rupert on a Do Not Consume Warning due to High Copper levels (video)
January 22 -- Mayor Lee Brain's notes put some distance between City of Prince Rupert and SD52's latest water woes  NCR
January 22 -- 'Potential short and long-term health impacts' from drinking water in Prince Rupert schools: Northern Health (audio)
January 22 -- SD52 schools using bottled water, waiting on results from copper levels in drinking water
January 22 -- SD52 students to use bottled water while Board of Education considers solutions to water issues  NCR
January 21 -- Prince Rupert schools using bottled water until copper levels confirmed to meet standards
January 21 -- School District 52 asking students to use filtered water after new water tests
January 21 -- Northern Health orders all schools in Prince Rupert to switch to bottled water (audio)
January 21 -- Lead concerns at SD52 schools rekindles attention to ongoing issue: A look back at some of the focus of the past  NCR
January 17 -- Lead in Water concerns, plans for a seismic upgrade and School Calendar options among SD52 Board Notes for January  NCR
January 16 -- SD52 sets timeline for preliminary budget consultations for 2020  NCR

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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Education 2018 -- School District 52 / Annunciation School Archives / Lax Kw'alams 2019









Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to Education on the North Coast and in British Columbia.

School District 52 website

School District 52 Meetings Agenda page

School District 52 Meetings Minutes page

Annunciation School website

News Items of Note

(Charles Hays Athletics items can be found here)

Contract Negotiation Updates can be viewed here.

December

December 18 -- Conrad Elementary's Big Mural unveiling comes Tomorrow  NCR
December 17 -- Prince Rupert's students spend a day in someone else's chair
December 17 -- Literacy the focus with latest announcement from SD52  NCR
December 17 -- December School Board meeting hears of seismic risk for Conrad School, disappointing results on proposed teacher training  NCR
December 16 -- Lester Centre set the Holiday spirit this weekend with two spectacular musical shows  NCR
December 9 -- Charles Hays Secondary students switch it up at Freaky Friday
December 6 -- Charles Hays Production of Freaky Friday hits the stage (video)
December 6 -- CHSS presents 'Freaky Friday'
December 6 -- School's out for hockey
December 6 -- SD52 support staff among those to sign off on ratified agreements  NCR
December 5 -- Charles Hays Secondary's Totem Pole project continues to take shape NCR
December 4 -- Charles Hays students are set to get freaky this weekend
December 3 -- The vaping culture and the risks involved (video)

November

November 29 -- Final rehearsals ahead before Showtime next week for CHSS production of Freaky Friday NCR
November 29 -- SD52 Board sets liaison positions, hears of school plans and recent Vancouver trip NCR
November 18 -- SD52 discusses reconciliation for First Nations  (video)
November 14 -- Year One as SD52's chair: Horne on new curriculum, PRMS building, teachers' strike
November 14 -- Say cheese! Conrad Elementary students got a special treat for lunchtime
November 13 -- School District 52 taking bids on demolition projects for Kanata and Seal Cove Schools  NCR
November 13 -- Former SD52 schools to receive wrecking ball
November 13 -- SD52 issues reminder on vaccine status reporting program NCR
November 12 -- Prince Rupert District Teachers' Union demand letter of support from SD52 Board
November 12 -- Teachers reject Mediators Report as contract negotiations stall  NCR
November 12 -- School District 52 introduces Reconciliation Newsletter to chart progress on goals and share information with community NCR
November 11 -- Lax Kxeen Elementary students learn what it means to remember
November 8 -- Rupert Speakathon a spirited success
November 8 -- School trustees divvy up the work after election of officers  NCR
November 5 -- Students in Prince Rupert express eco-anxiety (audio)
November 1 -- A field trip to remember 
November 1 -- Talk till you drop: Prince Rupert Speakathon marathon starts today

October

October 28 -- "Out of the red for B.C. ed," demands Prince Rupert teachers' union
October 22 -- CHSS Student Debaters to make their voices heard in 25 hour fundraising speakathon NCR
October 18 - Prince Rupert's Correspondence Course in Teacher/Government Labour negotiations  NCR
October 17 -- How do you like these NDP apples MLA Rice? (Letter to NV editor)
October 16 -- Prince Rupert's students are baking it all the way to the bank
October 15 -- SD52 commits to Communities on the Move, explores more engagement with partner groups   NCR
October 14 -- Conrad is giving thanks
October 11 -- Fire Prevention in Prince Rupert (video)
October 11 -- Prince Rupert Fire Department hits the schools for Fire Prevention week
October 11 -- An Apple for the teacher, as MLA Rice brings NDP talking points to Teachers' Contract Dispute  NCR
October 8 -- "We need to compare apple to apples,' MLA Rice responds to teachers' rally (Letter to weekly paper Editor)
October 8 -- Prince Rupert's Fire/Rescue Department puts focus on safety during Fire Prevention Week  NCR
October 1 -- Orange Shirt Day in Prince Rupert
October 1 -- Fire Station Open House to be part of next week's Fire Prevention Week activities in Prince Rupert  NCR

September

September 30 -- Prince Rupert Orange Shirt march (video)
September 30 -- A walk to remember: SD52 Students Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
September 30 -- Orange Shirt Day
September 30 -- Prince Rupert Teachers' Union rally outside MLA Rice's Office
September 30 -- Prince Rupert marks seventh annual Orange Shirt Day with morning of reflective thought and march
September 30 -- Remembrance and Reconciliation today, as local schools observe Orange Shirt Day NCR
September 27 -- Prince Rupert's students aren't  backing down
September 27 -- SD52 looks to offer Education assistant course NCR
September 26 -- Prince Rupert students are baking a difference
September 20 -- Global Climate Strike (video)
September 20 -- Environmental rallies begin across Northern BC
September 20 -- What does PRMS want? Climate action. When do they want it? Now.
September 20 -- Climate Change the focus for students at noon hour Climate Strike in Prince Rupert  NCR
September 20 -- Global Climate Strike events set for northern BC
September 19 -- Ocean Wise AquaVan returning to Prince Rupert
September 18 -- Oceans the theme with Film Screening and return of the AquaVan to Prince Rupert NCR 
September 17 -- Conrad Elementary School mural plans moving towards fall unveiling NCR
September 13 -- Conrad Elementary opens new playground
September 13 -- Almost Harvest time for Charles Hays Secondary Greenhouse Project   NCR
September 13 -- Progress being made towards planning for replacement of Prince Rupert Middle School  NCR
September 13 -- SD52 covers range of material for first Board meeting of 2019-2020  NCR
September 12 -- Conrad Elementary Playground Opening (video)
September 12 -- Child Care 101: After Monday Council presentation Prince Rupert City Council is ready for the test on Child Care NCR
September 12 -- Conrad Elementary officially opens their new and improved playground
September 12 -- New Conrad Playground gets Grand Opening Celebration  NCR
September 11 -- SD52's literacy intervention program reads as a success
September 7 -- From pen-and-paper to senses and relationships
September 6 -- Northern Health opens application period for Imagine Grants for Fall 2019  NCR
September 5 -- Provincial government waiting on SD52 for progress on PRMS replacement  NCR
September 4 -- Prince Rupert says 'Oui, s'il vous plaît to French immersion
September 4 -- BC's NDP government gets into some school spirit with some new school celebrations NCR
September 3 -- Immunization reporting to be part of Back to School routined this September  NCR
September 3 -- With return of School ... comes return of School Zone Speed enforcement   NCR

August

August 30 --BC education talks break off without agreement; mediator calls for pause until September 23  NCR
August 30 -- MLA's to get mail, mail and more mail on themes of teacher's negotiations  NCR
August 29 -- Raven Tales program looking to teach skills and deliver a message
August 29 -- The Superintendent prepares to welcome back students, teachers and staff at SD52  NCR
August 28 -- SD52 puts out tender call for abatement work on schools scheduled for demolition  NCR
August 21 -- Themes of a "Second Home: dominate presentation for Council on latest Lester Centre notes  NCR
August 13 -- School preparation, employment openings and labour issues all set to converge on September 3rd for SD52  NCR
August 8 -- Friendship House prepares the welcome back to school for 2019; with plans for a school supplies distribution this month  NCR


July

July 31 -- For Grade 12 final exams the math didn't make sense and now re-tabulation is in order before final grades will be Final Grades  NCR
July 25 -- Middle School departure makes for SD52 Principal shuffle  NCR
July 24 -- School District 52 shuffles vice-principals for 2019-2020 academic year
July 16 -- Shhh! Don't tell the kids ... But the Back to School Schedule is out!  NCR
July 4 -- Why I am giving the Fraser Institute report card a C-
July 3 -- Play time! Conrad Park playground opens to the public

June

June 27 -- Prince Rupert high school trending upward on Fraser institute's rankings
June 27 -- Fraser Institute rankings pin two northwestern elementary schools among top 10% of BC schools
June 27 -- As School year ends, Fraser Institute Report Card is released for BC Secondary Schools  NCR
June 27 -- How two brothers relied on each other to transition from Syrian refugees to high school graduates (audio)
June 26 -- Port Edward still 1 million dollars in debt for school
June 19 -- New BC Teaching standards will feature commitment to Indigenous worldviews
June 18 -- Progress audit finds improvement in Indigenous education, with lots of work left
June 18 -- Prince Rupert Middle School replacement top priority for School District 52
June 17 -- Capital spending plans, school trips make for highlights of June School Board meeting  NCR
June 14 -- Prince Rupert school board meeting briefs: PRMS construction top priority
June 14 -- The Charles Hays Secondary Class of 2019 to be celebrated tonight at the Lester Centre  NCR
June 12 -- SD52 to host "Surplus Sale' this Saturday  NCR
June 5 -- SD52 Board Chair in a letter writing mood; with two correspondences for the Ministry of Education  NCR
June 5 -- Measles clinic available at two locations in Prince Rupert today  NCR

May

May 29 -- Familiar name from days of Education in Prince Rupert set to retire, as Lynn Hauptman bids farewell to Kootenay Region schools  NCR
May 28 -- MLA Rice feels pressure from local teachers as contract negotiations continue  NCR
May 23 -- Prince Rupert School District 52 receives more funds for 2019-2020 budget
May 22 -- PRMS Bands mix music and the sights on Edmonton tour  NCR
May 21 -- Art to take the outside wall at Conrad Elementary  NCR
May 21 -- New funding allows for additional spending for SD52 budget  NCR
May 18 -- From the Gyms of Prince Rupert to the BC Hall of Fame, Basektball BC Honours Rainmaker legend Mel Bishop  NCR
May 18 -- First ever Indigenous Symposium educates teachers in Prince Rupert
May 15 -- Northern Health's measles immunization 'catch-up' program includes clinic at Prince Rupert Middle School  NCR
May 13 -- Mel Bishop heads for the Hall (video)

April

April 29 -- Northwest elementary students expose their Canadian roots
April 25 -- Annunciation students fulfill wildlife wishes
April 24 -- Rupert Support Fair  (video)
April 18 -- Prince Rupert's alternate schools students find Pura Vida in Cost Rica
April 16 -- Stellar musicians, performers recognized at 54th Pacific Northwest Music Festival
April 15 -- Students find their voices at inaugural forum in Prince Rupert
April 12 -- Unsafe Seal Cove and Kanata schools to be demolished
April 12 -- Cuts to teaching positions, educational support an IT make for bulk of budget changes for 2019  NCR
April 10 -- Young Prince Rupert scientist, Cameron Sawka, off to Canada Wide Science Fair
April 9 -- Bring on the wrecking ball! Seal Cove and Kanata schools eyed for potential demolition NCR
April 9 -- SD52 Board to meet to review final Budget Decisions tonight  NCR
April 5 -- Rupert Attempted Abduction (video)
April 5 -- Attempted abduction in Prince Rupert
April 5 -- Prince Rupert RCMP investigate attempted child abduction report
April 4 -- Two men try to abduct student in Prince Rupert
April 4 -- Prince Rupert RCMP alert parents on attempted abduction on McClymont Trail as investigation launched NCR
April 4 -- Attempted Abduction  (RCMP statement)


March

March 20 -- Lax Keen rises in Fraser Institute elementary schools rankings
March 15 -- Rupert students stage city hall sit-in as part of world wide protest
March 14 -- Sensory playroom opens for children with special needs
March 14 -- Report Card Day for Northwest Schools with latest findings of Fraser Institute  NCR
March 12 -- CHSS Student takes School's First Win at Youthwright
March 12 -- CHSS Student Youthwright win  NCR
March 11 -- Prince Rupert middle-schooler programs robot to plant pea shoots
 March 6 -- Prince Rupert School District receives $1.5 million from province
March 6 -- Northern NDP MLAs welcoming provincial school enhancement funding in their ridings
March 6 -- Province providing $206 million in funding for schools to become safer and more efficient
March 6 -- SD52 to receive 1.5 million in funding for school enhancements  NCR
March 5 -- BC Liquor Stores once again throw their support behind Dry Grad 2019  NCR
March 4 -- Annunciation School set to open Registration period for Kindergarten program this fall  NCR
March 2 -- 35th Anniversary for Ridley Terminals makes for bounty of cash for North Coast communities/groups  NCR
March 1 -- Ridley Terminals Inc. investing $1 million in Northcoast communities to honour 35th anniversary
March 1 -- Ridley Terminals Donates $1,000,000 to the North Coast

February

February 28 -- Ridley Terminal donations (video)
February 28 -- Ridley Terminals donates $1 million to community projects
February 27 -- Rupertites show support for Pink Shirt Day
February 27 -- Local schools observe Pink Shirt Day in Prince Rupert  NCR
February 26 -- Prince Rupert's Alternate School goes international
February 26 -- Rainmaker icon Mel Bishop heads to Basketball BC Hall of Fame  NCR
February 25 -- Mel Bishop Heading into Basketball BC Hall of Fame
February 25 -- Coach Mel Bishop will be Hall of Fame inductee
February 25 -- Bishop Hall of Fame (video)
February 22 -- Prince Rupert students learn to chase away anxiety
February 21 -- SD52 Budget Consultation Process seeks input from public  NCR
February 19 -- SD52 sets Budget Decision criteria; reviews Aboriginal Education Parternship Agreement as part of February Board meeting  NCR
February 18 -- A counselor and a competitor
February 12 -- School District seeks review of eligibility requirements for students considering a career in teaching  NCR


January

January 31 -- High School completion rate decreases for Prince Rupert Aboriginal students
January 21 -- Aboriginal graduation rate in Prince Rupert drops in 2018
January 30 -- Registration period ahead for SD52 Kindergarten program  NCR
January 29 -- SD52 officials recruit for teachers and other professionals during Vancouver visit  NCR
January 25 -- Prince Rupert students learn to make art on a string
January 24 -- School District to ramp up psychologist search in 2019
January 23 -- SD52 sets Budget consultation dates; seeks feedback on calendar options for next three years  NCR
January 17 -- Prince Rupert Rotary offers chance to CHSS student to attend RYLA program on Sunshine Coast  NCR
January 10 -- Hockey Academy info sessions for Prince Rupert set for January 22nd  NCR


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