Parents & Community

Schools play a vital role in any community and are often regarded as the educational, recreational and social hub of a neighbourhood. The Abbotsford School District fosters and maintains partnerships with numerous agencies and organizations that support student achievement. These collaborations reflect a community that cares deeply about education and the future of its children.  

Education/School based sites

The Graduation Program (Ministry of Education)
For Secondary students working towards their British Columbia Certificate of Graduation or 'Dogwood Diploma'.

General information sites for parents

Antivirus Software
Antivirus software is used to detect, prevent and remove viruses and spyware, stop hacking and phishing attacks and can also protect consumers from identity theft.
(This information page provided by ConsumerAffairs, a consumer news and advocacy organization founded in 1998. Their website includes consumer news, recall information and tens of thousands of pages of consumer reviews.)

• How families can keep healthy from their first years to their golden years 

• The health benefits of walking, with tips for family walks with kids aged 0 to 19 

• For teenagers: The Party's Over: there ARE long-term consequences to alcohol use  

• 10 tips to grow healthy kids 

• Spring edition of Healthier You (with information for the entire family)

Garden and yard safety guide for parents
Follow these garden safety tips to keep yourself and your children safe (created and posted by a home & garden supplies company in Australia)