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North Vancouver PAC

May 12, 2017
​Teaching Kids to be Responsible About Social Media Event

Health Canada's 2016/2017 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey

February 03, 2017
​ Our school has been chosen to take part in Health Canada's 2016/2017 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSTADS). CSTADS asks students questions about tobacco, alcohol and drug use, bullying, mental health, and school connectedness. In British Columbia, the survey will be implemented by the University of Victoria and...

UBC Engineering Exploration for Girls

October 07, 2016
Engineering Explorations 9: Go ENG Girl Saturday, October 15   Grade 9 girls – join us for an exciting day of exploration. Get creative and participate in fun engineering activities. Tour engineering labs, connect with other like-minded students and talk to current engineering students and professionals who will...

Outdoor Education Academy

September 21, 2016
​Attention current Grade 9 students: The Outdoor Education Academy will begin in September 2017. This academy takes learning into the wilderness of the North Shore and beyond. Outdoor curricular lessons, outdoor activities, overnight trips, wilderness survival training and leadership training are among the many opportunities that will be provided. Registration begins...

A Message from the Principal Regarding E-Cigarette Use

September 15, 2016
​ An important reminder to students and parents on the use of tobacco and tobacco related products on school grounds.
During the past few years, overall tobacco use by students at Sutherland has seen a steady decrease.  However, this year, there has been a uptick in the number of students using e-cigarettes (vapes)....

Local budding entrepreneurs awarded

June 22, 2016
​By Maria Spitale-Leisk, North Shore News   Junior Achievement British Columbia program participants and North Shore secondary students Kelvin Chan, Seyna Kim and Osa Hawthorne show off their lockable bike cover, Vancover, which earned the team the CIBC Student Company of the Year Award. photo Paul McGrath, North Shore News
...

Ross Penhall Book Launch

April 01, 2016
Apr 07, 2016 07:00 PM   Gordon Smith Gallery On Thursday, April 7, 2016, Artists for Kids will host the book launch of long-time supporter, artist-patron and friend, Ross Penhall. His book, entitled, Vancouver is a collection of 120 paintings that celebrates the identity and spirit of Vancouver. Also included are...

Let's Talk Shop

February 18, 2016
​Sutherland hosts a parent event on Wednesday, March 2nd. Registration is required as seating is limited.  Let's Talk Shop.pdf

Opportunity for staff and parents

September 29, 2015
​Social Skills development for students workshop October 14, 2015 Celebrating B.C.'s Inclusive Education Club G

Ordering Student Photos

September 23, 2015
​ Students had their photos taken on September 22nd. To order photos, please log in the to Artona Website www.artonagroup.com  and log in with your student number. Photos ordered within 1 week of photo day will be delivered to Sutherland. Photo re-take day is Wednesday, October 21st.

Remind Text Messaging System

September 01, 2015
​What is Remind? It is a simple and safe text- messaging tool that helps us communicate efficiently with students by texting information and reminders relating to school activities. Find out more: Remind

Grade 12 Roadsense Presentation

May 22, 2015
​Sutherland Grade 12 students were priviledged to participate in an assembly presented by Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient John Westerhaver. Read more

Brooksbank Student shortlisted for Canadian Living Me to We Award!

April 20, 2015
​We have just received notification that 11 year old Brooksbank student Nikayla Allen has been shortlisted for a Canadian Living Me to We Award in the Free the Children Youth category. Nikayla is one of only three in Canada, the youngest in her category and the only candidate from B.C. The...

44 Dresses

March 02, 2015
​Collecting gently used party dresses for Grade 7 grads.  44 Dresses.pdf

BCSSGA Gymnastics Championships

February 20, 2015
​Sutherland hosts the  BCSSGA Gymnastics Championships March 5 - 7 BC's Gymnastics Session Schedule    

Opening Day Procedures - Monday, September 22

September 19, 2014
​Grade 8 - Report to the large gym at 9am Grade 9-12 - Report to the large gym at 11am International Students - Report to the large gym 12pm Students will start with a brief assembly followed by homeroom.  Grade 8s will also do a short classroom rotation. During homeroom students...

Distributed Learning Summer Session NEW UPDATE on July 2, 2014

June 30, 2014
Due to the limitations of the Labour Relations Board Essential Services Order, we have made adjustments to the delivery of our online courses.  All DL courses will be open and available to currently registered students during the summer months so they may continue toward completion. Students have a year from their...

Summer School NEW UPDATE on July 2, 2014

June 30, 2014
Due to the limitations of the Labour Relations Board Essential Services Order, the restrictions on Summer School will prevent us from offering our planned educational programs. Students enrolled in both Review and Completion and Full Credit Summer School will be receiving full refunds over the next 4-6 weeks. These students should...

Grades 8 to 12 Final Reporting

June 27, 2014
​Dear Parents and Guardians of Grade 8 to 12 Students:     The ongoing labour dispute has seriously impacted our ability to provide final reports for students this school year.  Without the availability of teachers to assess, evaluate, and report student learning, we are unable to provide final reports in the usual format.  We...

Board urges BCTF and BCPSEA to reach an agreement or settlement

June 25, 2014
Dear Minister Fassbender, Mr. Iker and Mr. Marchbank:   The North Vancouver Board of Education is writing you today to urge both parties to reach a negotiated agreement or mediated settlement as soon as possible. The bargaining impasse is directly impacting our students, parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff within our community....

BCTF Strike Action - Provincial Exams - Year-end Procedures

June 12, 2014
June 12, 2014 - Letter to Parents and Guardians:      I am writing to you with an important update on the BC Teachers’ Federation declared withdrawal of services and several changes that will affect our end-of-year procedures, including Provincial Examinations, Grade 12 final grades, and the return of textbooks and resource...

Grad Season Advisory for Students and Parents

June 10, 2014
In the coming weeks, many high school students will be participating in both school-sanctioned and non-sanctioned graduation and after-prom festivities.  While this is an exciting and important time in a Grade 12 student’s life, the North Vancouver RCMP Youth Intervention Unit would like to remind students and their parents of the...

Schools not in session on Tuesday, June 3, 2014

May 30, 2014
​As you may already know, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation announced that a second week of rotating, one-day strikes will take place throughout the province next week. The BCTF’s decision reflects a continuation of their job action related to teacher contract bargaining. Locally, the Teachers’ Federation has directed its members in our...

Illinois Jane

May 28, 2014
Don't miss out on this action-packed comedy full of danger, romance, and drama also featuring opening skit performances from Ms. Garcia's drama classes.  The shows are Wednesday, May 28th and Friday, May 30th in the Sutherland Theatre.  Performances stars at 6:30 pm and tickets are $5.00 available at the door.​

May 29, 2014 - BCTF Rotating Strike Action

May 20, 2014
Schools are not in session on Thursday, May 29th due to BCTF Rotating Strike Action - Letter to all North Vancouver School District Parents and Guardians on May 20, 2014:

As you may be aware, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation announced this morning a series of rotating, one-day strikes to occur throughout the...

Annual Sage House Transition Drive

May 05, 2014
Sage Transition House is a North Shore Centre providing women and children in crisis short-term shelter, support and resources.  This year, Sage House is looking for:  Grocery gift cards, clothing, gently used footwear, towels, sheets (twin sized), bus tickets, toiletries, and diapers of all sizes.  Donations can be dropped off at...

Hoops for Hearts

May 05, 2014
Local firefighters will be at Sutherland on Wednesday, May 7th,  for the annual "Hoops for Hearts" lunch time basketball game against the grade 12 boys and girls.  This year's proceeds go to the Tim Jones Rescue Fund.  Only $1.00 to come and watch this amazing event.  See you there!​

National Child & Youth Mental Health Day - May 7th

May 01, 2014
Show your support by wearing as much  GREEN as you can on Wednesday, May 7th,   The person wearing the most  GREEN will win the basket filled with chocolate goodies on display in the main office.

Students Get Sick From Pot-Infused Edibles

April 29, 2014
Over the past week, several high school students in North Vancouver became sick from eating pot-infused edibles.  The Grade 10 students from two separate high schools became sick enough for one of them to be taken to the hospital. 

 
Click here to read the full newsroom release from the North Vancouver RCMP.
 
If...

Sutherland Mosaic Club Presents

April 28, 2014
The Multicultural Potluck and Variety Show.  Thursday, May 1st, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.   

LOL - Lights Out Lunch

April 11, 2014
​April 22nd is Earth Day and we're celebrating with a District-wide Lights Out Lunch (LOL) event.   Sutherland will be turning off the lights in classrooms, hallways, main office and cafeteria to participate in this sustainable activity.

M.O.R.E. Scholarship

March 31, 2014
​Sutherland PAC invites the families of our Grade 10, 11 and 12 students to attend  a presentation by Alyson Jones for the M.O.R.E. Scholarship Information Night and Author Talk.  Wednesday, April 16th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Sutherland Theatre.   Please see attached poster for more information:  M.O.R.E Scholarship...

Some Grad Events Are Not Sanctioned

March 27, 2014
Press Release from the North Vancouver RCMP:  ​Historically in North Vancouver, the high school classes that graduate in June hold unsanctioned Pre-Graduation events. They have been held in North Vancouver and various locations throughout the Vancouver area. These events often represent adolescent behaviour primarily under the influence of alcohol, states Cpl....

Congratulations to Finalists for the North Shore Sport Awards

March 06, 2014
​Congratulations to the Sutherland athletes that have been nominated as finalists for the North Shore Sport Awards.  In the Youth Female category, Rachel Jones for soccer.  Sutherland graduate Lachlan Fontaine for baseball and Cole Keffer for rugby and soccer in the youth Male category and Provincial Champions, Sutherland's Senior Soccer Team...

Sutherland Music proudly presents the ASAHIKAWA WIND ORCHESTRA

March 05, 2014
​2:00 PM Sunday, March 30th, 2014 Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver Free Admission at the Door Asahikawa 2014 Poster.

Congratulations!

February 28, 2014
To the Senior Boys Basketball Team for capturing the AAA Championship in a thrilling victory over Windsor on Thursday evening, February 27th, in front of a packed audience.  We wish them all the best as they now move on to compete for the Provincial Championship in two weeks.  Go Sabres!​

Important Message for Grade 12's

February 20, 2014
An important message for Grade 12's planning on going to Capilano University next year.  A Cap Advisor will be at Sutherland on Wednesday, March 12th, to give one-to-one advising sessions.  Please sign up in Mr. Nielsen's office in counselling.  This is a great opportunity to get lots of information and plan...

Land, Learning and Livability Public Open Houses

February 07, 2014
Lucas Centre Site and Cloverley School Site
The Board of Education is seeking public input as it undertakes a land management process that will identify options for repurposing of the Lucas Centre and Cloverley School sites.

Two public open houses will be held to inform the community on the process, and to...

Edible Garden Project Open House

February 06, 2014
​You are invited to a question  and answer session on Monday, February 24, 2014.  7 - 9 pm at Sutherland Secondary School.  More information on the poster below:  

 

   

Marijuana - Federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

February 03, 2014
​ The North Vancouver RCMP Youth Intervention Unit would like to remind students of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in Canada. The recent change to some laws in several American States regarding marijuana has caused some confusion in British Columbia. Marijuana is illegal in Canada and is listed in Schedule...

Grade 8 - 11 Parent Programming Meeting

January 27, 2014
​ Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Grade 8 into 9 and Grade 9 into 10 programming, meet in the Library at 7:00pm Grade 10 into 11 and Grade 11 into 12 programming, meet in the Theatre at 7:30pm

Grade 7 into 8 Parent Programming Meeting

January 27, 2014
​ Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Sutherland Secondary Theatre School Tour 6:30pm - 7:00pm Information Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Student Engagement Opportunity

January 21, 2014
​Attention Grade 11 and 12 girls! There is a conference hosted by SFU on International Women's Day and you are invited.  Saturday, March 8, 2014 celebrating and recognizing the achievements of women in our community. Student Engagement Opportunity

Ticket to Your Future

January 09, 2014
​An interactive evening for parents and students (grades 9-12) January 29, 2014   Ticket To Your Future - Information     Order Tickets

Leadership Course

January 08, 2014
Sutherland is offering a leadership course. If you are involved in the school, want to be involved in the school, or have a community project in mind, this is the course for you. This course is for all grade 11 and 12's. For more information, please see your grade representatives. Grade...

Co-Creating Healthly Communities with our Kids:Sexual Health & Awareness

January 08, 2014
​January 22, 2014 6:30 - 8:30 pm Carson Graham Secondary School Target Audience:  Parents of students with special needs   For more information:  Co-Creating Healthy Communities with our Kids

Grade 9 Immunizations

January 07, 2014
will take place on Wednesday, February 12th.  Information forms will be sent home with all Grade 9 students on Wednesday, January 8th and are due back into the Main Office by Monday, January 20th.​

Grade 7 - 8 Transition Meeting

January 07, 2014
Parents and Students are invited to a Grade 7 - 8 Transition and Enhanced Programs Information Meeting on January 16th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Carson Graham Secondary.   For more information:  Grade 7 - 8 Transition Meeting

5th Annual PAC Clothing Drive and Cancer Awareness Bottle Drive

January 07, 2014
Sutherland Secondary School PAC is holding the 5th Annual Developmental Disabilities Clothing Drive on Wednesday, January 15th - 7:00 - 10:00 am in the parking area behind the gym.    Sutherland Cancer Awareness Club will be holding a can/bottle drive at the same time.  All proceeds support Sutherland Sabres Against Cancer...

Settlement Workers in Schools - Information Session

December 05, 2013
Settelement Workers in Schools Report Cards and Grading Information Session in Farsi and Mandarin will take place on  Wednesday, December 11th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.  The session is being held at North Vancouver School District's head office at 2121 Lonsdale Avenue.  Please register by calling 604-988-2931.​   Settlement Workers in Schools Information Session

SABRES SPIRIT WEAR order form

November 28, 2013
​Forms should be returned to Mr. Thornhill.  Deadline is December 16th.

You are Invited to....

November 20, 2013
​"Competition Piece" by John S. Wells presented by Sutherland Secondary Theatre.  A fast-paced comedy about three very different groups of students preparing for a theatre competition.  A play within a play.  Running time is 35 mintues.   Wednesday, November 27th at 8:00pm (imjmediately after Parent-Teacher Interviews) and Thursday, November 28th at 6:30pm....

IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM PARENT & STUDENT INFORMATION NIGHTS FOR 2014

November 12, 2013
​January 20, 2014 - Windsor Secondary in the library @ 7:00 pm     January 27, 2014 - Carson Graham Secondary in the library @ 7:00 pm

UBC Sauder School of Business

November 12, 2013
All Grade 11's and 12's are invited to come to the Sutherland Theatre at lunchtime on Thursday, November 14th at 12:35 pm for a presentation by the UBC Sauder School of Business.  Please remember - no eating in the Theatre​.

Fall Music Concert

November 06, 2013
Happens today, Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 pm.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.​  We hope to see you there!

Social Justice Club Clothing and Food Drive

November 06, 2013
The Social Justice Club is assisting with a food and clothing distribution on the downtown eastside on Saturday, November 16th.  We need your gently used clothing such as jackets, hats, mittens, sweathers, as well as anything that is warm and waterproof. We need your help!!! You can drop off your clothes...

Sutherland Welcoming Pole

May 28, 2013
Follow the transformation of the Sutherland Welcoming Pole by visiting the Sutherland Photo Gallery.  Visit About our School on the top menu bar and then scroll down to Photo Gallery.​

Valedictorian for Grad 2013

May 08, 2013
Attention Grads - it's time to choose your Valedictorian for Grad 2013!  Please nominate your fellow grads (with their permission) and email Ms. Smyth by Wednesday, May 15th.  Nominees must attend a meeting on May 16th, in room C203 at lunch to finalize their nomination.  Campaign speeches will be on May...

Student Vote - Monday, May 13th

May 08, 2013
Tuesday, May 14th is the Provincial election in BC and Monday, May 13th is Student Vote.  Join tens of thousands of BC students in having your voice heard and vote for the candidate and party of YOUR choice.​

Parent Teacher Interview Forms

May 02, 2013
Are due in the office by Friday, May 3rd.​

Sutherland Variety Show

April 24, 2013
is an evening dinner and talent show hosted by the Mosaic Club.  It consists of a multi-cultural dinner with food from around the world - from Africa to Austria to China.  The event takes place on April 30th.  Tickets are sold at the door - $7 for adults and $5 for...

Programmes at the Mollie Nye House

April 04, 2013
The Essential ADHD Workshop - an informative 2 part workship for parents will explore ADHD in full.  Presented by Karen Ryan, founder of "The ADDvocates".  Two Wednesday April 17th and 24th, 6 - 8 pm.  Cost is $60.00.  Sign up through northvanrec.com or by calling (604) 983-6388​

A Rights of the Child Showcase

April 04, 2013
You are invited to Capilano Mall on Saturday, April 27th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for A Rights of the Child Showcase.  Come out and enjoy stage performances, activities, exhibits and more.​

Gymnastics

March 11, 2013
Sutherland's gymnasts are home from Provincials in Powel River.  Our team of 4 brought home 10 awards.  Congratulations to the entire team for a great season!​

Pitch In and Clean Up Sutherland

March 11, 2013
Come out this Thursday, March 14th and help clean-up Sutherland's grounds, trails and surrounding forest.  Meet in C300 afterschool on Thursday.  Everyone is welcome!​

Festival du Bois!

February 25, 2013
All grade 8 & 9 students taking French this school year are invited to attend the Festival du Bois! Sutherland is offering a field trip to the francophone festival on Saturday, March 2, 2013, leaving the school at 11:30 a.m. by charter bus and returning at 3:30 p.m. Students will experience...

Public Speaking Contest

February 25, 2013
Thursday, March 7th, 3:00pm, come and see the student teachers take on Mr. McGowan after school in a short public speaking contest.  All Sutherland students are welcome to enter the contest by presenting a 1 - 2 minute speech about themselves.  See Ms. Kirkwood in Room D209 to sign up.  You...

Starry Nights Black & White Gala

February 18, 2013
​3rd Annual Starry Nights Black & White Gala, benefiting the Sutherland Family of Schools, will take place Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Sutherland School starting at 7 pm Starry Night website
www.starrynights.sutherla ndnetwork.org

Sun Run Team

February 18, 2013
Trains after school Mondays and Wednesdays and everyone is welcome.  Meet in Mrs. Alexis' room in D205 at 3:20 pm.​

Speak With Confidence

February 18, 2013
Join Sutherland's newest club - The Public Speaking Club - and learn tips to give you an edge in public speaking.  Information session is Tuesday, February 19th after school in Room D209.​

Congratulations

February 15, 2013
To the Juvenile Girl's Basketball team on winning the North Shore District banner yesterday in a hard fought game against Seycove.  After being in the lead the entire game and playing their usual tenacious defense, the Sutherland girls went down by 1 point with 15 seconds on the clock.  But a...

Reach for the Top

February 13, 2013
All students are welcome to come to D206 on Thursday, February 14th at lunch for a Reach for the Top game where students will battle against the student teachers.  See you there!​

Social Justice Students to the Downtown Eastside

February 08, 2013
Sutherland's Social Justice students are preparing 400  bagged lunches and distributing them to the Downtown Eastside on Wednesday, February 13th.  They will also be handing out gently used winter clothing.​

Report Cards

January 25, 2013
​Feb 7 - Report cards handed out in homeroom at 2:45 pm

February 4 - Semester two begins

January 25, 2013
​Homeroom 8:30 am to hand out semester two timetables

North Vancouver PAC

May 12, 2017
​Teaching Kids to be Responsible About Social Media Event

Health Canada's 2016/2017 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey

February 03, 2017
​ Our school has been chosen to take part in Health Canada's 2016/2017 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSTADS). CSTADS asks students questions about tobacco, alcohol and drug use, bullying, mental health, and school connectedness. In British Columbia, the survey will be implemented by the University of Victoria and...

UBC Engineering Exploration for Girls

October 07, 2016
Engineering Explorations 9: Go ENG Girl Saturday, October 15   Grade 9 girls – join us for an exciting day of exploration. Get creative and participate in fun engineering activities. Tour engineering labs, connect with other like-minded students and talk to current engineering students and professionals who will...

Outdoor Education Academy

September 21, 2016
​Attention current Grade 9 students: The Outdoor Education Academy will begin in September 2017. This academy takes learning into the wilderness of the North Shore and beyond. Outdoor curricular lessons, outdoor activities, overnight trips, wilderness survival training and leadership training are among the many opportunities that will be provided. Registration begins...

A Message from the Principal Regarding E-Cigarette Use

September 15, 2016
​ An important reminder to students and parents on the use of tobacco and tobacco related products on school grounds.
During the past few years, overall tobacco use by students at Sutherland has seen a steady decrease.  However, this year, there has been a uptick in the number of students using e-cigarettes (vapes)....

Local budding entrepreneurs awarded

June 22, 2016
​By Maria Spitale-Leisk, North Shore News   Junior Achievement British Columbia program participants and North Shore secondary students Kelvin Chan, Seyna Kim and Osa Hawthorne show off their lockable bike cover, Vancover, which earned the team the CIBC Student Company of the Year Award. photo Paul McGrath, North Shore News
...

Ross Penhall Book Launch

April 01, 2016
Apr 07, 2016 07:00 PM   Gordon Smith Gallery On Thursday, April 7, 2016, Artists for Kids will host the book launch of long-time supporter, artist-patron and friend, Ross Penhall. His book, entitled, Vancouver is a collection of 120 paintings that celebrates the identity and spirit of Vancouver. Also included are...

Let's Talk Shop

February 18, 2016
​Sutherland hosts a parent event on Wednesday, March 2nd. Registration is required as seating is limited.  Let's Talk Shop.pdf

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