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), 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.
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.
Across the Abbotsford School District, educators are working together to ensure every student is supported and moving forward in their learning. One of the ways schools are doing this is through FACES on the Data, a collaborative process that keeps real students, not just numbers, at the centre of decision-making.
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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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École Clearbrook Elementary recently brought a taste of winter tradition to the school community during its annual Carnaval de Québec celebration.
Throughout the week, students took part in festive activities that celebrated French culture and community spirit. Highlights included a PAC-hosted pancake breakfast, where families and staff gathered to enjoy a warm start to the day, as well as a special visit from Bonhomme, a beloved symbol of Carnaval.
The Abbotsford School District is proud to present the outstanding staff who received this year’s ABC Awards of Excellence celebration. Together, let's honour excellence in teaching, leadership, service, teamwork, and district-wide impact.
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