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Student Cypress Desormeaux Schmidt finishes up her piece entitled Female Identity on Monday (June 12). 2023 RBSS Art Activism
June 13, 2023

Abbotsford’s Robert Bateman Art Activism class exploring women’s issues at art show

When Pakistani human rights activist Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head on a bus by a Taliban gunman in 2012 for refusing to stop attending class, the world reacted in horror and change was sparked.

A decade later, the echos of that bullet and her painstaking work are still being felt and have inspired a group of students at Robert Bateman Secondary School’s Art Activism class to express themselves through creativity and art.

Student Cypress Desormeaux Schmidt finishes up her piece entitled Female Identity on Monday (June 12). 2023 RBSS Art Activism
Scenic image of water and mountains with a canoe at shore. Blue overlay with title "The Paddle Project". Paddle Project Cover Image
June 13, 2023

Gliding Ahead: The Paddle Project enters its second year

The Abbotsford School District has entered its successful second year with the Paddle Project, a unique initiative developed under the guidance of the school district’s Indigenous Education Council. This collaborative venture aims to honour and celebrate significant transitional moments in a student’s education journey, particularly as they advance into secondary school.

Scenic image of water and mountains with a canoe at shore. Blue overlay with title "The Paddle Project". Paddle Project Cover Image
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June 5, 2023

Minister's statement for Pride 2023 in K-12 education

Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement to mark Pride 2023 and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in B.C.'s education system:
"The month of June is a time for all in K-12 education throughout B.C. to hear more about Pride month, recognize and celebrate the contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and learn more about the significance and origins of events that started out of protest, like the Pride parade.

BC Logo with NEWS written underneath and abstract blue background BC Gov - News
Senior Girls Rugby Team pose for photo holding trophy above their heads (Photo credit: John Morrow/Abbotsford News) Yale Senior AAA Girls Rugby June 2023
June 4, 2023

Yale senior girls AAA rugby team win provincial title

They’ve done it again.

Abbotsford’s Yale AAA secondary girls rugby team took home the trophy in the BC provincials this weekend. They won their final game Saturday evening, 41-0 over Coquitlam’s Gleaneagles.

The 2023 BCSS Rugby Provincial Championships were held at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from May 31 to June 3, with boys and girls high school teams arriving from around the province.

Senior Girls Rugby Team pose for photo holding trophy above their heads (Photo credit: John Morrow/Abbotsford News) Yale Senior AAA Girls Rugby June 2023
Woman with short hair, wearing glasses and floral shirt sits next to young kindergarten boy in a classroom Instructional Support Staff Appreciation
June 1, 2023

Abbotsford School District Introduces Instructional Support Staff Appreciation Day

The Abbotsford School District is proud to announce the establishment of Instructional Support Staff Appreciation Day, dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of Educational Assistants, Youth Care Workers, International Student Liaisons, and Indigenous Support Workers. Starting this June, with the inaugural celebration occurring today, this appreciation day will continue to be observed annually by the school district on the first Thursday of June.

Woman with short hair, wearing glasses and floral shirt sits next to young kindergarten boy in a classroom Instructional Support Staff Appreciation
1 man and 3 female leadership team members pose in front of elementary school and on new orange crosswalk Crosswalk - Board Chair group photo
May 23, 2023

Mathxwí Elementary celebrates orange and eagle feathered crosswalk

Mathxwí Elementary marked a significant milestone this month as they officially opened their new orange and eagle feathered crosswalk, the first in the Abbotsford School District. The event was attended by members from the school community, Mathxwí First Nation, the president of the Fraser Valley Métis Association, the Abbotsford Board of Education, and school district staff.

1 man and 3 female leadership team members pose in front of elementary school and on new orange crosswalk Crosswalk - Board Chair group photo
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May 19, 2023

Sparkrock Announces Partnership with Abbotsford School District for ERP Solution

Sparkrock, a leading provider of cloud-based ERP solutions for K-12, is proud to announce a new partnership with Abbotsford School District. Located on the traditional territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation in the heart of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, the school district serves as the largest employer in the city, with over 2,500 employees who are committed to helping over 20,000 students succeed. Under the partnership, they will use Sparkrock 365, an ERP software designed to help streamline finance, human resources, and payroll processes.

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Group of 4 male students sitting in chairs in a circle Hawk Cousins Mentorship Program 2023
May 18, 2023

Hawk Cousins Mentorship Program forges relationships and connections between students

W.J. Mouat Secondary School, Chief Dan George Middle School, and Colleen & Gordie Howe Middle School are proud to announce the success of their mentorship program for Indigenous grade 8 students – Hawk Cousins. Launched in February 2023, this progressive program not only aims to facilitate a smooth transition to high school but also emphasizes that valuable role of mentorship in empowering students and creating connections.

Group of 4 male students sitting in chairs in a circle Hawk Cousins Mentorship Program 2023