Students from three Maple Ridge elementary schools are explaining what Vaisakhi is and how it’s celebrated in a new educational video. Albion Elementary, Fairview Elementary and Harry Hooge Elementary students in grades 3 to 6 participated, with guidance from English Language Learners (ELL) teachers Harjit Chauhan, Sukhdeep Birdi and Kawaldeep Ghuman. ELL teachers Kana Wiens … [Read more...] about What is Vaisakhi? SD42 students explain how they celebrate in new video
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Maple Ridge students celebrate Diwali through song and dance
Students at Albion Elementary and Harry Hooge Elementary celebrated Diwali with presentations and performances. “We wanted our students to have an opportunity to celebrate Diwali and be proud of their culture,” said Kana Wiens, English language learners (ELL) teacher at Albion Elementary. Wiens and Grade 4/5 teacher Terry Jung organized Albion’s school-wide assembly on Nov … [Read more...] about Maple Ridge students celebrate Diwali through song and dance
SD42 Accessibility
Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 is inviting feedback from students, staff, and families on accessibility barriers in the district. These barriers can range from access to a school program, building, or school information, to the ability to receive a needed service or support. (Click here for a list of other potential barrier types.) … [Read more...] about SD42 Accessibility
Harry Hooge Elementary students celebrate Diwali
Students at Harry Hooge Elementary danced, put on mehndi, and painted diyas to celebrate Diwali last month. “Diwali is the festival of lights. It’s celebrated by Jains, Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists around the world,” explained Kawaldeep Ghuman, an English Language Learners (ELL) teacher at the school. Ghuman and her colleague, Grade 4/5 teacher Vibha Budshah, worked toget … [Read more...] about Harry Hooge Elementary students celebrate Diwali
Message for families: safe and inclusive Halloween
Dear families, The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District seeks to foster a culture of belonging and respect, and has publicly stated its committed to anti-racism and equity. As Halloween approaches, I wanted to remind students, families, and staff of the need to be thoughtful and inclusive when selecting a costume to be worn at school. The choice of costume … [Read more...] about Message for families: safe and inclusive Halloween
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