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
“Do the Math” Support Resources Being Made Available for Schools Through the Learning Assistant Teachers.
Providing Ongoing Reading Intervention
At the end of this year, the Reading Recovery Program will no longer be available in Canada. Reading Recovery was an intensive 1:1 reading intervention program for grade 1 students who were struggling. Learning Services has been working on a new intervention program that will exploit the skills of our trained teachers to provide 1:1 as well as small group instruction and intervention to students and classrooms in grades 1-3. It will be implemented this September.
Student Learning – Human & Social Development
Preparing the “Littles’ for School !
Below are several examples of Early Learning programming with pre-K students around the district. This included some “pretend kindergarten days” at some locations.
Processes for Addressing Student Behavior
February is Black History Month!
We celebrate the history and contributions of our black citizens.
In my March report, I will profile some of the activities that took place around the District.
Additionally, In the 2nd week of January, Parker Johnson from the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria returned to SD60 to offer more bystander training. This time, Intermediate classes from Robert Ogilvie and Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray participated over the course of 2 days. Parker also worked with our principal and vice-principal group that week.
Spaghetti Bridge Building Contest
Congratulations to our students who qualified for the regionals – please see the Alaska Highway News article below:
North Peace Students Qualify for Skills Canada BC Regionals in Dawson Creek
Brian Campbell, District Principal of Careers and International Education
Promoting Health Careers
The District works closely with Northern Health to promote healthcare careers to our students. Through Lunch & Learn sessions, students connect with local healthcare professionals and gain firsthand insight into their career paths and daily work. From nursing and paramedicine to social work, these sessions highlight the many rewarding opportunities covered throughout the current school year. Most recently, on January 28, 2026, the focus was on respiratory therapy and regional volunteering opportunities. We gained valuable insights and are grateful for the time, knowledge, and dedication shared by Northern Health professionals.
(in the photo:
Machiel Mostert (Engagement Lead, Volunteer Resources) &
Denise Mitchell (RRT, Clinical Team Lead, Respiratory Therapy Department)
Northern Lights College Hosting an Open House
SD60 Trades Spring Break Camp Being Offered Again
People Development
January 30th Professional Development Opportunities
UBC has a new Teacher Mentorship Program
Click on the image below to find out more …
Truth & Reconciliation
Ribbon Skirt Making
Congratulations to the first group of Indigenous students who completed their ribbon skirts. As part of the Indigenous tradition, they gave away their first work to friends and family.
“Take 3”
Duncan Cran Elementary
Griff Peet, Principal, Duncan Cran Elementary School
Buick Creek Elementary
What a beautiful day Buick Creek School had at the Whiskey Jack Ski Club on Tuesday, February 3.
The sun was shining and the smiles were beaming as the students, teachers and parent helpers arrived by bus to join in small group x-country ski lessons.
Students learned how to put on skis, move, turn, fall and get back up again, glide in the ski tracks, climb a hill, slow and stop going down a hill. The older students were allowed to explore some of the trails and really practice some of the lesson tips. The instructors were knowledgeable and wonderful!
After skiing, hot chocolate and pre-packed lunches were enjoyed in the chalet while students relaxed and recovered from the morning.
In the afternoon, students engaged in a game of ‘Ski Soccer’. Yes, you read that correctly. So much fun!
The kids all brought a great attitude towards learning a new skill and fun doing it!
We would like to send a big thank you to the district for providing the opportunity and to the instructors for their lessons.
Christine Mann, Vice-Principal, Buick Creek Elementary
Key Learning Centre (KLC)
Thank you to the generosity of the City of Fort St John, our Key Learning Centre (KLC) has been able to take part in a couple of skating opportunities at the Pomeroy Center.
For some of our students, it has been a chance to learn to skate.
For other students, it has been an opportunity to practice and refine their skating skills.
For all students, it was an opportunity to meet with friends and classmates for some skating fun.
Christine Mann, Vice-Principal, Buick Creek Elementary
Buick Creek Elementary
As part of expressing school spirit, Buick Creek School had an “Anything But Your Backpack Day“.
Students were asked to be creative and find something at home they could bring to school in place of their backpack for the day.
The students were indeed very creative in finding such items as: soup pot, saddle bags, laundry basket … the picture shows so much more!
Fun and laughter filled the gym as the students gathered to share their ‘replaced backpack idea’!