Superintendent's Report - December 2024

Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL)

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Student Learning – Intellectual Development

A Focus on Early Learning & Communicating Student Progress

School & District Leaders met in December to discuss education programming – including for our early learning programs.

The pictures below represent the work to integrate our early learning programs into the work of intellectual development – including communicating student progress to parents.

Parent Communication on Numeracy Approaches in SD60

Mathematics Assessment and Practice (MAP) is a tool used in classrooms to support understanding of number sense.

The tool below is used as part of a number sense routine in classrooms throughout the school year in grades 4 through 9.

Building Fact Fluency and Numeracy

Helping students use the language of mathematics to derive, and memorize multiplication facts with accuracy, confidence and understanding
A lot of our young learners struggle with multiplication by seven. However, if students know facts for two and five they will have a strategy for multiplications by seven.
Since 6 x 2 = 12 and,

6 x 5 = 30 adding together gives us,

6 x 7 = 42

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7	2+5	4+10	6+15	8+20	10+25	12+30	14+35	16+40	18+45	20+50	22+55	24+60
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Student Learning – Human & Social Development

Christmas Band Concert

Once again our District Bands proudly displayed their musical talents at the Christmas Band Concert on Thursday, November 21st at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

Bands from grade six to 12 performed a variety of seasonal and traditional classical pieces.

Royal Canadian Legion Poster/Literary Contest for Remembrance Day 2024

Several students competed in this annual contest, which is promoted by Carla Lowther and the Legion. The winners will be recognized at a brief ceremony at the Legion on Monday, December 17th.

Winning Students:

MMMCS: Haileigh Richards, Leo Horel, and Kinley Webb

École Central: Sierra Pennoyer, Ashlyn Truchon, Caden Kursteiner, Vivia Bedell, Mir Poyraz, and Harper Simmons

Wonowon: Mykola Korohlo,Tanalea Kronhardt, Ralph Wiens, and Darren Akulenko

Alwin Holland: Emily Vargas, Sher Michael Pudot, Ritz Mae Lopez, and Kaysha Lindstrom

Thank you to all students who participated.

Student Learning – Career & Skill Development

Skills Ready BC

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, all students in Mr. Morrison’s grade 5, Mr. Klaus’s grade 5/6, and Mr. Kattsir’s grade 6 classrooms participated in the Skills Ready BC program at Duncan Cran Elementary.

The Construction Foundation offers hands-on trades exploration workshops delivered by certified tradespeople. These presentations are free; the Construction Foundation brings in all needed tools and supplies. After an engaging and empowering session, each student takes home their completed copper bracelet project. The skills used to make the bracelets are relevant to the sheet metal trade.

Shell Canada Ltd. Donates $20,000 to School District #60 to Support Student Safety Training

November 22nd, 2024

Shell Canada Ltd. has generously donated $20,000 to School District #60 (Peace River North) to support vital safety training for students, equipping them with essential skills and certifications to meet industry requirements.

This funding enables students to participate in Occupational First Aid and H2S Alive training programs, helping break down barriers to employment and paving the way for future success. These certifications not only enhance student safety knowledge but also meet prerequisites for dual credit programs offered at Northern Lights College, bridging the gap between high school and post-secondary education.

“Shell Canada Ltd.’s support helps provide our students with training that is in demand across many industries,” said Stephen Petrucci, Superintendent of School District #60. “This investment ensures our students are prepared to enter the workforce with confidence and the credentials they need to succeed.”

The partnership between Shell Canada Ltd. and School District #60, underscores a shared commitment to fostering opportunities for youth in the region and addressing workforce readiness in local industries.

“Safety is a core value at Shell, and we’re proud to support initiatives that instill this value in young people as they prepare to enter the workforce,” said Vanessa Jocko, Corporate Relations Non-Technical Risk Stakeholder Advisor. “We’re thrilled to partner with School District #60 to help students achieve their goals.”

By reducing financial and logistical barriers to obtaining critical certifications, this initiative creates pathways for students to access education and employment opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

For more information about this program or how to get involved, please contact:

Brian Campbell, District Principal – Careers (bcampbell@prn.bc.ca)

People Development

Professional Development for many staff groups:

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Truth & Reconciliation

National Gathering for Indigenous Education – Winnipeg – Nov. 20-22, 2024

Several staff from the Indigenous Education Department attended this annual conference to learn and re-energize their passion for Indigenous Education:

“Take 3”

Bert Ambrose Elementary

On Thursday, November 28th, the FSJ Fire Department brought and served pizza to the entire Bert Ambrose School Community.

This was to reward and celebrate their outstanding participation in documenting their home fire-safe readiness. Each year the Fire Department encourages families to take stock of their fire safety plan and ensure all alarms and monitors are functioning properly.

Dr. Stephen Petrucci, Superintendent / CEO

Robert Ogilvie Elementary

Staff secretly decorated the halls on Friday, November 29th evening!

When students arrived to school on Monday, December 2nd they were welcomed with twinkling lights and a winter wonderland of decorations on bulletin boards and in the hallways!

A fun surprise for all.