Blog Posts

Gym filled with students who are checking out information tables about clubs at the school Mouat Club Fair - Sept 2024
November 22, 2024

Exploring Passions: WJ Mouat's Club Fair Unites Students in Community Spirit

On Friday, September 20th, was the much-anticipated Annual WJ Mouat Club Fair. This long-standing tradition, which has been a cornerstone of WJ Mouat school culture, once again demonstrated the vibrant community spirit and the many opportunities for students to get involved. 

Gym filled with students who are checking out information tables about clubs at the school Mouat Club Fair - Sept 2024
Hand holding drawing virtual lightbulb with brain on bokeh background for creative and smart thinking idea concept iStock - lightbulb brain graphic
November 22, 2024

Learning is Easier and Harder than You Think

I spoke with an elementary student recently. He was a hockey fan and could easily recite NHL players' names. He knew their jersey numbers, the positions they played, and sometimes the number of goals and assists they scored. I suspect you might know a sports fan like this, too.

Hand holding drawing virtual lightbulb with brain on bokeh background for creative and smart thinking idea concept iStock - lightbulb brain graphic
Hourglass on laptop computer concept for time management and countdown to deadline iStock Image - Hourglass + Laptop
October 22, 2024

The Value of Time: Leading Through Connection and Presence

Most of us understand that time is a precious commodity. There is no going back when a moment, a week, or a year has passed. So how we spend our time ought to be a key consideration. What is more, the demands of life and career are such that it can often feel as if there is not enough time to do the things we want or need to do. Time pressure is real, and I am certainly not immune.

Hourglass on laptop computer concept for time management and countdown to deadline iStock Image - Hourglass + Laptop
Group staff photo in front of school and their sign 2024 AVS Staff
October 21, 2024

Personalized Learning at Abbotsford Virtual School

Abbotsford Virtual School (AVS) is a Provincial Online School that serves school-aged and adult students from across the province, catering to those who thrive in a digital learning environment. We offer a flexible curriculum that allows kindergarten through grade 12 students to engage in their studies at their own pace, making it an ideal option for those needing a flexible, non-traditional schooling experience.  We have three main groups of students at AVS: fully enrolled learners, adult learners and cross-enrolled learners.

Group staff photo in front of school and their sign 2024 AVS Staff
WEB program leaders line up to welcome new students through the gym doors. 2024 - Reimer Web Leaders Welcome
October 21, 2024

How the WEB Program Transforms Middle School Transitions

The "Where Everyone Belongs" (WEB) program serves as a vital source of guidance and assistance for middle school students, especially those navigating the transition from elementary school to middle school. At its core, WEB is a peer-mentoring program that fosters a welcoming environment where every grade 6 student truly feels they belong. This program is not just about a beginning-of-the-year orientation; it's a year-long journey of connection and growth.

WEB program leaders line up to welcome new students through the gym doors. 2024 - Reimer Web Leaders Welcome
Bakerview Staff standing in front of the entrance to the school Superintendent Newsletter - Bakerview Staff
September 24, 2024

A Legacy of Support, Relationships, and Innovative Education

Bakerview Centre for Learning, our School District’s Alternate Secondary School, is a tight-knit community of staff and outside agencies. We provide students with an alternative academic educational experience where social, emotional, and physical well-being are seen as critical for success—more on that later.         

Bakerview Staff standing in front of the entrance to the school Superintendent Newsletter - Bakerview Staff
Student writing on a white board in classroom Superintendent Newsletter - Clayburn - Math Students
September 24, 2024

Numeracy and Literacy – Another Layer of Student Support

This year, we are adding two very important Department Head (Team Leader) positions to our staff: Mathematics 6-8 and English Language Arts (ELA) 6-8. As the District Strategic Plan 24-28 has identified Numeracy and Literacy as goals that will improve student success, adding these two positions aligns staffing and our school budget with these goals.

Student writing on a white board in classroom Superintendent Newsletter - Clayburn - Math Students
Internship student working alongside a vet tech caring for a dog patient Rick Hansen - 2024 Internship
June 26, 2024

Empowering Future Leaders: The School of Business and Science

The School of Business and Science at Rick Hansen Secondary School is an innovative opportunity for advanced education available to ambitious students in grades 11 and 12 who are ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the modern world. Launched in 2016, our program blends comprehensive academics with real-world experience, creating a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for success both in higher education and their future careers.

Internship student working alongside a vet tech caring for a dog patient Rick Hansen - 2024 Internship
Indigenous Students sitting on a bench in front of a large drum Abby Middle - Indigenous Room 2024
June 26, 2024

Leq’á:leqel~ Creating Space for the Journey

Abbotsford Middle School is home to 120 Indigenous students distributed across 24 divisions. This is the highest caseload of all middle schools in the school district. The students, staff, and administration are committed to prioritizing cultural care and connection each week. Teachers and administrators continue to work to develop their understanding of what action items they can do at our school site to support our Indigenous students. One such action item is called, Protected Cultural Teaching.

Indigenous Students sitting on a bench in front of a large drum Abby Middle - Indigenous Room 2024