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Superintendent's Report - April 2023

April is a great time to reconnect with one another after spring break, and to reengage with our individual and collective purpose: to support and realize the success of each of our learners as we begin the final three months of the 2022-2023 school year. 

In that spirit of engagement, I am excited to share results from our strategic plan engagement process in this month's superintendent's report. 

Highlights of the process include: 

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Superintendent's Report - March 2023

A sense of community, an ability to embrace kindness towards oneself and toward others and feeling the joy of physical movement – these are three themes that you will see in this March report. These are also important elements for each child to excel in school and in life. 

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Superintendent's Report - January 2023

Read the Superintendent's Report each month on the website for: 

  • Learning - updates from schools on activities, events and successes 
  • Examples of organizational excellence from SD8 leaders and departments
  • Stories about relationships and engagement with SD8 communities

View the Superintendent's Report for January 2023

Superintendent’s Report - December 2022

Read the Superintendent's Report each month on the website for: 

  • Learning - updates from schools on activities, events and successes 
  • Examples of organizational excellence from SD8 leaders and departments
  • Stories about relationships and engagement with SD8 communities

View the Superintendent's Report for December 2022

Superintendent’s Report - November 2022

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Indigenous Veterans Day - November 8

November 8th is a day marked to honour the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the Canadian Military.

"Did you know that First Nations served in the Canadian Military at a higher rate than any other group in this great nation? More than 4,000 Indigenous people served Canada in the First World War. In fact, First Nations, Inuit and Métis people served Canada in all the great conflicts and peace support missions of the 20th century." (source). 

Superintendent’s Report - October 2022

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Superintendent’s Report - September 2022

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Preparing for Winter Trip

This morning we arrived at school in the usual way.  Some of us were driven, some walked, some took the bus.

But our Valhalla Wilderness Program students woke up at school, in their tents, at -6 degrees!  They looked none the worse for the wear.  Their snow kitchens set up and trying to get a warm breakfast cooking.

This is a trial run to prepare for their winter trip February 22nd to 25th.

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