Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL)
** click here to see the Framework Report that outlines the goals, strategies, targets, and resource allocations for student success in all areas.
Student Learning – Intellectual Development
Vertical Teams Working on Numeracy Development
Learning Services continues to provide workshops with teacher colleagues in intermediate and middle school. As our data suggests, these years of transition indicate drops in academic achievement and we are working on addressing those drops.
Literacy Grant Plan Submitted to the Ministry of Education & Child Care
Attached to the public board agenda is the literacy grant report that was sent in by Student Support Services. It entails how we are allocating the funds that were provided for growing literacy competency in our district. These initiatives dovetail with the ongoing work that has been going on for several years.
Student Learning – Human & Social Development
Foundry Support Students Together
As students, teachers, counsellors, and school staff settle into the new school year, we recognize that September can bring excitement for some, but also stress, fear, and challenges for others. At Foundry, we want to remind you that you’re not alone in this important work — we are here to support you and your students!
Foundry makes it easy for young people ages 12-24 and their caregivers to find free mental health & wellness services by simply walking into their local Foundry centre, accessing Foundry’s virtual services (App & Web Portal), or by exploring the tools and resources online at foundrybc.ca.
Services available to youth include:
- Counselling & Peer Support
- Physical & Sexual Healthcare
- Substance Use Services
- Groups & Workshops
- Employment & Education Support
- Indigenous Wellness Services
- … and more!
Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 5-11) & World Mental Health Day (Oct 10)
Classroom Champions 2025-2026
Melissa Tierney from Classroom Champions has provided the following update on SD60 participation:
Following are our registered schools:
- Anne Roberts Young Elementary
- Alwin Holland Elementary
- Robert Ogilvie Elementary
- Duncan Cran Elementary
- Bert Ambrose Elementary
- Baldonnel Elementary
- Upper Halfway Elementary
- Wonowon Elementary
- Hudson’s Hope Elementary
Every school in the district has the opportunity to be mentored this year by a Classroom Champions Olympic or Paralympic athlete, guiding students in building SEL skills like perseverance, goal setting, and leadership.
Student Learning – Career & Skill Development
Career Education Week Micro Grant Awarded to Charlie Lake School!
Congratulations! Your application for the Career Education Week Micro Grant has been approved with a grant amount of $500.00.
The Career Education Society of BC, in partnership with the BC Ministry of Education & Child Care, is thrilled to support your school in celebrating Career Education Week – November 24–28, 2025.
We hope this grant will help you create meaningful experiences for students to explore career pathways, connect with their community, and highlight the value of career education in BC schools.
Career Exploration Options: Work Experience
Parents and staff are reminded of the many career and work exploration opportunities in School District 60. Please click on this link to find out more.
People Development
“How Do I Get Them to Write?” for elementary & middle school teachers) – December 1, 2025
“When Reading is Hard: How to Support Students” for Educational Assistants – October 24, 2025
“Child-Centered Relational Play Skills” Training Series – October 24, 2025
Ayza Fontaine is planning to offer the Child-Centered Relational Play Skills Training for school staff once again. In the past, this training was delivered as a half-day workshop.
This year, the training will begin with a full-day session on the upcoming professional development day (October 24, 2025), followed by regular weekly meetings where staff can continue to practice, refine their skills, and share experiences of applying these play strategies with students in their daily work.
“The Thinking Classroom” on October 9, 16, 24, November 6, 2025
“Rock Your Literacy Block” on October 14 & 21
Truth & Reconciliation
Indigenous Education Centre (IEC) – Year in Review 2025-2026
Doig World Cafe 2025
On September 25th, 2025, senior staff attended the Doig River FN World Cafe, which highlights the many services available to the First Nation families as well as the contractors working with them. This year, SD60 is partnering with the Doig River FN on providing a teacher to support the students from that community. Tara Maloney started in September and has been reaching out to all the families involved.
With Open Arms – A Substance Use Resource for Youth
Designed by the First Nations Health Authority, in collaboration with First Nations youth, With Open Arms: Supportive conversations among friends is a new resource that provides tools, language and information for having supportive conversations with peers about substance use. There is also a downloadable toolkit (PDF) of this resource which has deeper examples, companion worksheets and shareable posters.
National Indigenous Education Month – November 2025
“Take 3”
Orange Shirt Day Celebrations – Monday, September 29th
Theresa Hipkiss, Vice-Principal, Bert Bowes Middle School
Keith MacGillivray, Principal, Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School
Lori Coulter, Vice-Principal, Energetic Learning Campus
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Broyden Bennett, Principal, Anne Roberts Young Elementary
District Elementary Soccer Tournament – Saturday, October 4, 2025
24 teams from 12 elementary schools competed in our district elementary soccer tournament.
Results – “A” Division:
- 1st place – ARYES
- 2nd place – Alwin Holland
- 3rd place – École Central
- 1st place – Charlie Lake
- 2nd place – École Central
- 3rd place – Clearview
Many thanks to Dr. Kearney Middle School for lending us their field. And thank you to the FSJ Soccer Club for lining the fields, supplying the nets, and organizing the referees. Also, thank you to the Ketek Group for supplying the portable washrooms for the day.
Joe Brooks, Principal, École Central Elementary School of the Arts
& Jaimelia Turner, Vice-Principal, Duncan Cran Elementary
Dr. Kearney Middle School
After-School Go-Kart Club – click for more information
You don’t need to wait for the next semester to start building. We welcome new members at any point in the year!
We understand that you might have missed the initial training sessions, but our goal is to get every student involved as quickly as possible. New members will be immediately partnered with an experienced student or mentor to get caught up on safety training and core skills.
The earlier you join, the more time you’ll have to contribute to our major builds and compete in the May 29, 2026 Rodeo.
Ready to start? Just show up at the DKMS Metal Shop on a Tuesday or Thursday at 3:00 PM.
and the Go-Kart Rodeo – May 29, 2026 – click for more information
The SD 60 Go-Kart Rodeo is the ultimate showcase of technical trades skill, engineering efficiency, and on-track performance for SD60 students in the region. This full-day event challenges teams to not only build a functional go-kart but to push its limits through rigorous fabrication challenges and demanding track trials.
We emphasize Work Efficiency—rewarding teams that build light, strong, and highly efficient machines over simply the biggest or fastest. We feature competition streams for both Manual Karts and Autonomous Karts.