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Drum beats and rhythmic footwork echoed through school gyms across the district in recent days as students, staff, and families came together to celebrate Vaisakhi, a spring festival celebrated by many in the Sikh community and across cultures, marking renewal, harvest, and new beginnings.

In Abbotsford, where Sikh families are an important and valued part of the community, these celebrations reflect the lived experiences and identities of many students and families across the district.

For 30 years, Chauntel Ewert has supported students across the Abbotsford School District, helping them build confidence and discover that math can be engaging and enjoyable.

The following article is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Physical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health. Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence helps to develop cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, supports positive social connections and improves mental well-being.  

The Dancers of Damelahamid, an internationally recognized Indigenous dance company, recently brought their performance In Abundance to schools across the Abbotsford School District. The photos featured here are from their presentation at Abbotsford Traditional School (ATS) and Clearbrook Elementary, one of many schools that welcomed the group.

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.

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.

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.

As the District heads into Spring Break, Superintendent Ngieng provides a Mid-Year update on Abbotsford School District progress on the strategic plan. Watch it above or via the link below. 

Watch it on YouTube

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.”

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting.