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Art displays set up for Art show. Students walking around looking at art pieces Yale Secondary - Semester 1 Art Show
February 6, 2024

Celebrating Young Artists at Yale Secondary School

In an inspiring display of creativity and talent, Yale Secondary School's Art Department recently hosted a remarkable art show, showcasing the best student artwork from the first semester. The event, held on January 24, 2024, featured an array of stunning pieces from visual arts students in Grades 9 to 12.

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Two elementary female students stand in front of fresh radishes from the garden Barrowtown - Agriculture Program
January 29, 2024

Barrowtown Elementary's Agriculture Program is Thriving

The Agriculture Program at Barrowtown Elementary in Abbotsford, BC, is flourishing, thanks to the President’s Choice Children’s Charity’s Power Full Kids | Grow & Cook program. The program aims to help educators incorporate food-based education into their lesson plans by providing students with tools and classroom resources.

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January 24, 2024

Local School Calendars: 2024-2027

The Abbotsford Board of Education is currently seeking feedback from families, employees, students and the larger community on the proposed school calendars for the next three years - 2024-2025 school year, 2025-2026 school year and 2026-2027 school year. Feedback will be collected via the school district's Engagement Portal until February 9, 2024.

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January 5, 2024

Fraser Health's Guide to Mental Health

Guide to mental health brought to you by Fraser Health.

Know when and how to access mental health support for your child

Mental illnesses are common in children and young people, they can have a significant impact on their development, relationships and their performance in school. Getting help early can prevent symptoms from becoming more severe and support a faster recovery. 

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Paper bags laying flat on a red background. Bags have Christmas themed drawings on them. Think of Me Campaign 2023
December 21, 2023

Think of Me – Don’t Drive Impaired Initiative

This holiday season, Abbotsford residents may receive a heartfelt, personalized reminder to drive "safe and sober" on our community's roadways. According to ICBC, on average, 64 people die every year in crashes involving impaired driving within British Columbia.

Paper bags laying flat on a red background. Bags have Christmas themed drawings on them. Think of Me Campaign 2023
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December 20, 2023

End of Year Message from Minister Singh

As we near the end of 2023 and the beginning of the winter break throughout BC, Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following end-of-year letters to families and staff.

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December 13, 2023

Abbotsford School District Celebrates Successful UFV Visit for Indigenous Students

The success of a recent initiative that brought together 100 Indigenous secondary students from across the Abbotsford School District with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is being celebrated. On November 15th, students from grades 10-12 had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a full-day experience at UFV, exploring various academic programs and learning about the specific supports available for Indigenous students at the university.

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