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Benevolent Nerds at Mouat Secondary Benevolent Nerds at Mouat Secondary
March 24, 2026

Mouat’s Benevolent Nerds Club Turns Extracurricular Time Into Compassionate Support

At W.J. Mouat Secondary, the Benevolent Nerds Club is helping students succeed through compassion, collaboration and peer support.

Led by Grade 11 and 12 volunteers, the club offers tutoring during lunch and after school in subjects like math, English and French. As a student-led extracurricular, it creates an engaging opportunity for students to take initiative while supporting their peers.

Benevolent Nerds at Mouat Secondary Benevolent Nerds at Mouat Secondary
Layton Schnellert Leads Ethnobotany Learning
March 20, 2026

Learning from the Land: Ethnobotany at Chief Dan George Middle School

Students at Chief Dan George Middle School recently explored ethnobotany, the study of plants through Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological teachings.

The learning experience connected students with the natural environment while integrating multiple subject areas, including social studies, science, English language arts, and mathematics.

Layton Schnellert Leads Ethnobotany Learning
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March 19, 2026

Celebrating Years of Service: Claire Apostolopoulos’ 25 Years of Fostering Creativity and Confidence

When Claire Apostolopoulos began her journey with the Abbotsford School District in January 2000, she could not have imagined the many classrooms, students and creative sparks that would fill the next 25 years.

Now teaching Art and Social Studies at Robert Bateman Secondary School, Claire is being recognized for 25 Years of Service and a career dedicated to helping students discover their abilities, build confidence and experience the joy of learning.

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UBC Physics Olympics Team from Yale 2026 UBC Physics Olympics Team from Yale 2026
March 12, 2026

Yale Secondary Students Win Gold at UBC Physics Olympics

When Yale Secondary students walked into the Mystery Lab: Cratering at the 48th Annual UBC Physics Olympics, they weren't sure how to begin. The challenge asked teams to design an experiment testing a scientific hypothesis by dropping materials of different weights and observing the impacts they created.

“Try to approach things from different angles,” Grade 12 student Julie said. “From the start, we didn’t know where to start, but after trying out different things, we were able to make headway into the lab.”

UBC Physics Olympics Team from Yale 2026 UBC Physics Olympics Team from Yale 2026
Mar-April 2026 Comm Bulletin
March 11, 2026

Community Bulletin Mar/Apr 2026

The latest Community Bulletin from the Abbotsford School District highlights great opportunities for students and families across our community. This online resource features a wide range of community events, programs, services, and activities submitted to the district to share with our families.

In line with AP 301-2 - Access to Students, our Community Bulletin is dedicated to fostering connections that enrich and enhance student learning and well-being.

Mar-April 2026 Comm Bulletin
Spring health 2026
March 4, 2026

Fraser Health: Spring health

The following article is brought to you by Fraser Health.

The spring season is approaching which means warmer weather and more outdoor activities. It’s also an opportunity to foster new healthy habits for our children. Here are five practical tips for school-aged kids to make the most of this season.  

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Spring health 2026