NEWS

Hi all. I find it worthwhile to republish this note that I sent out my first September here as I know there is still considerable misunderstanding about the structure of education especially around grade levels and combined classes. In a nutshell all students, individually, are met where they are on the developmental continuum and moved forward from there. The concept of … [Read more...] about Combined Classes

September 2021 Hi Everybody….. Welcome to our 2021/2022 school year at Edith McDermott Elementary!  Like myself I’m sure many of you were optimistic and hopeful to a return to what we all know as a normal school environment as the last 18 months or so of schooling has been very challenging, complex but not without some reward.  The individuals, (staff, students, paren … [Read more...] about Welcome to our 2021/2022 school year at Edith McDermott Elementary!

Dear families, I hope you are enjoying a bright, restful, and safe summer! We are looking forward to welcoming your children back to school. As we prepare for the beginning of the 2021/22 school year, I am writing to let you know about an important change to this year’s district school calendar, to provide information about the schedule for the first day of school, and to … [Read more...] about August 27, 2021: Letter to families from Superintendent Harry Dhillon

Dear families, Today is the last day of class for most of our school communities in this exceptional year. While the last ten months have not been without their challenges, they have also offered us countless opportunities to celebrate the amazing achievements of our staff and students. I am always impressed but not surprised by the passion, dedication, activism, and care shown … [Read more...] about Year-end message for families from Superintendent Harry Dhillon

Dear families, The province has proclaimed May 23-29, 2021, as Anti-Racism Awareness Week – a chance for British Columbians to celebrate and learn about B.C.’s diverse culture, reflect on biases, and stand together against racism. In June 2020, former superintendent Sylvia Russell sent a letter to families affirming the district’s commitment to creating fully … [Read more...] about Letter from the superintendent: racial inclusivity and Anti-Racism Awareness Week