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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
BC Logo with NEWS written underneath and abstract blue background BC Gov - News
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.

BC Logo with NEWS written underneath and abstract blue background BC Gov - News
Two female students inspecting a plant within the classroom Indigenous Students - UFV Visit 2023
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.

Two female students inspecting a plant within the classroom Indigenous Students - UFV Visit 2023
Exterior image of Dormick Park Elementary Dormick Park - Exterior
December 7, 2023

Dormick Park Elementary Launch School-Wide Social Skills Program

Dormick Park Elementary has recently introduced an innovative school-wide social skills program uniquely designed to align with the school's four core values: Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. This program marks a significant stride in its commitment to fostering positive and nurturing learning environments. In November, the school spotlighted the value of kindness, marking the first of a series of monthly themes to support key social skills among students.

Exterior image of Dormick Park Elementary Dormick Park - Exterior
Three students stand in front of large box filled with food donations Clearbrook Elementary Food Drive 2023
November 28, 2023

Clearbrook elementary students bulk up Abbotsford food bank for Christmas

The students at Clearbrook elementary school in Abbotsford have been busy little elves.

They have been raising both money and food that will be donated to Archway Community Services for the food bank as it gets closer to Christmas.

The school raised $335 for Archway, and they also filled two watermelon-sized bins of nonperishable food. Students from Renee Hegberg’s Grade 4 class promoted this initiative by making posters and finding food-related jokes, which were told each day on the morning announcements.

Three students stand in front of large box filled with food donations Clearbrook Elementary Food Drive 2023
Group of female middle school students in traditional attire celebrating Diwali Howe Middle Students Celebrate Diwali
November 20, 2023

Diwali Celebrations Across #AbbySchools

Across the Abbotsford School District, vibrant celebrations were underway last week to embrace the spirit of Diwali, a significant festival in South Asian cultures that symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

This year, students and staff took the opportunity to learn more about the cultural importance of this festival and celebrate the diversity of our schools.

Group of female middle school students in traditional attire celebrating Diwali Howe Middle Students Celebrate Diwali
aerial shot of a neighbourhood proposed boundary review
November 15, 2023

Proposed Boundary Review for Cooper Meadows & High Street Village

The Abbotsford School District has initiated a proposed boundary review for the Cooper Meadows Development and the High Street Village Development. These reviews seek to address changes in catchment boundaries resulting from significant residential projects, ensuring students continue to receive the best possible educational experience as our community grows.

aerial shot of a neighbourhood proposed boundary review