Jasmine Bala

A 16-foot Coast Salish house post now stands at the entrance of c̓əsqənelə Elementary, welcoming students, staff and visitors into the school with a message of connectedness. The carving on the 600-year-old cedar house post depicts a golden eagle clasping a hatching egg. Kwantlen First Nation artist and carver Brandon Gabriel hopes when people see the pole, they see the st … [Read more...] about ‘A story about generations’: Coast Salish house post unveiled at c̓əsqənelə Elementary

Whether it was throwing a pie in a teacher's face or participating in a school run, students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows found different ways to raise money for cancer research. At least 18 schools in the district put on their Terry Fox Runs during the months of September and October, raising more than $25,000. “We hope that the kids take away the understanding of w … [Read more...] about Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows schools raise tens of thousands during Terry Fox Runs

 The trail behind c̓əsqənelə Elementary is lined with painted rocks that form a lengthy snake. “It looks like a real snake... that’s made out of rocks,” explained Abigail, a Grade 3 student. The 157-metre path the snake is being built on connects the school and the neighbouring Albion Community Centre. “Our goal was to activate the trail and we wanted to do it with … [Read more...] about c̓əsqənelə Elementary connects school and community centre with kindness snake