Students and staff at Kanaka Creek Elementary have put together a video featuring different languages to show what kindness and inclusion sound like at the school. The video, created by English Language Learners (ELL) teacher Natasha Newberry, was inspired by the school’s motto: “Together, we are better.” “I wanted to showcase the rich diversity of our school community, an … [Read more...] about Kanaka Creek Elementary students share a message of kindness and inclusion in different languages
NOTICE: Power Outages
POWER OUTAGES [10:00 a.m.] We are monitoring power outages at the following schools this morning: Alexander Robinson Elementary, Albion Elementary, c̓əsqənelə Elementary, Kanaka Creek Elementary, Samuel Robertson Technical. Schools remain in session for students and instruction continues. We will post updates as they become available. … [Read more...] about NOTICE: Power Outages
Kanaka Creek Elementary students make the holidays a little sweeter for the community
Students from Kanaka Creek Elementary are using their Halloween candies this year to make Christmas a little sweeter for seniors living in centres and community members in need. The school put together about 750 holiday treat bags to deliver to Maple Ridge senior and treatment centres as well as the food bank. It’s a project Kanaka Creek has been doing for 12 years. “It’s … [Read more...] about Kanaka Creek Elementary students make the holidays a little sweeter for the community
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows schools raise tens of thousands during Terry Fox Runs
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