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Be Prepared for Winter

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The Transportation Department is reminding all students to have appropriate winter clothing when they ride the school bus. This will include but not limited to winter coats, winter footwear, head wear and hand protection.

In winter driving conditions, it is important to always be prepared for the unexpected.  This is to ensure the safety of all school bus passengers if there were to be any delays while the bus is on route.

Policies being considered for Repeal

At the December 10th Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved to circulate the following policies for consideration of repeal:

  • 3020 Employment of Summer Students
  • 3080 Retirement

Feedback will be accepted by the Policy Committee until February 12, 2026.  Please email feedback to cfennell@sd59.bc.ca.  

All school district policies can be viewed on the school district website at: District Policies | School District 59.

Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities

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Family Session | January 21, 2026 | Remote - via Zoom

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-session-january-21-2026-remote-via-zoom-tickets-1407868746319

Recommended for Parents/Caregivers/Grandparents and youth aged 10 and up as a way to facilitate the conversation of safe and caring use of technology at home and in the community. (60 minute session)

This session covers all things digital, from how to be a good digital citizen, the criminal consequences of cyberbullying, and how to report and receive support in cases of sexting/sextortion.

Some of the most prominent concerns currently surrounding use of social media platforms, smartphones, and artificial intelligence will be discussed.

Families will learn:

  • Digital media habits, oversharing, and digital addiction
  • The permanence of online posts/activity
  • The significance of your digital tattoo in how others perceive you (e.g., sports teams, college admissions, and potential employers)
  • The importance of caring for peers both online and offline
  • Geo-locational settings and the dangers of social media and cell phone misuse
  • The social and legal consequences of cyberbullying behaviour as well as possession and distribution of intimate images (sexting and sextortion)
  • An anonymous student reporting tool that can help you and your friends stay safe both online and offline
Erase Bullying

Erase is all about building safe and caring school communities. This includes empowering students, parents, educators and the community partners who support them to get help with challenges, report concerns to schools, and learn about complex issues facing students.

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