December 07, 2023
Carson quarterback Liam Marshall has been named an AAA Provincial All-Star and offensive MVP. | Blair Shier By Nick Laba,
North Shore News. What was surely a disappointing end to a strong season for Carson Graham’s football team doesn’t come without silver linings. While the team suffered a 21-0 defeat...
December 07, 2023
Winter Break Schools will be closed for Winter Break (December 25, 2023 to January 5, 2024) and will re-open on Monday, January 8.
The Education Services Centre (2121 Lonsdale Avenue) will be closed to the public the week of December 25; however, it will reopen to the public on...
November 23, 2023
The Superintendent's Report is available in
Microsoft Sway and text copy (below).
Updates from the Superintendent, including the monthly Superintendent’s Report, are available for review in the
Superintendent’s Updates section of the website.
A Message from the Superintendent Dear North Vancouver School District Community,
We have few ceremonies that...
November 22, 2023
CBC Listen,
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn , aired on October 31, 2023.
The
music video for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is one of the biggest bits
of Halloween pop culture. Students at Argyle Secondary School in North
Vancouver have paid tribute with a version of their own....
November 15, 2023
For Immediate Release
November 9, 2023 On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the North Vancouver School District won a Coup de Cœur for the Superintendent’s Report during the 2023 BRAVO! Awards Gala hosted by the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE) in Montreal, QC.
"We’re thrilled and honoured to receive...
November 10, 2023
The Seycove Seyhawks senior girls celebrate their gold medal win at the provincial AA high school championships Nov. 8 at Rutledge Field in West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. It was the first field hockey B.C. title in school history. | Clayton Harrington By Andy Prest,
North Shore News . The...
November 10, 2023
North Vancouver’s Savannah Bauder takes aim for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds during a Canada West rugby game against the University of Calgary Dinos earlier this season in Vancouver. The Carson Graham grad was recently named the U Sport national rugby player of the year. | Bob Frid...
November 08, 2023
Originally posted on
Provincial Outreach Program Deaf & Hard of Hearing (POPDHH) e-news . Note: Two students from the North Vancouver School District took part in the hiking expedition. Please see the reflections by Jacob from Argyle Secondary and Shea from Sutherland Secondary.
Earlier this month, eight deaf & hard...
November 02, 2023
NVSD Events Music at the Smith – November 7 and 21
Music at the Smith returns for a season of jazz and classical performances by preeminent B.C. musicians at the Gordon Smith Gallery (2121 Lonsdale Avenue). Each evening performance includes an informal exhibition tour. Doors open at 7 p.m., and...
October 30, 2023
Bagpipers lead the way before the first senior boys football game played on the new Argyle Secondary turf field Oct. 27, 2023. The visiting West Vancouver Highlanders narrowly beat the host Pipers 14-13 to christen the new field. | Paul McGrath / North Shore News
By North Shore News...
October 24, 2023
Argyle senior boys soccer team member Aidan Best takes part in drills under the eye of head coach Darren Rath on the newly-opened Ecole Argyle Secondary artificial turf field. | photo Paul McGrath / North Shore News
By Jane Seyd,
North Shore News . Student athletes at North...
October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023 Dear Families,
Halloween is a time of celebration for many in our community. Each year, we look forward to seeing students enjoy various Halloween activities. The North Vancouver School District honours the diversity within our community. We want to ensure our teaching and learning environments are...
October 05, 2023
NVSD Events Competency Based IEPs with Dr. Shelley Moore – October 5 We have reached maximum capacity for today’s online (Zoom) session: Supporting Parents/Caregivers with the Transition to Competency Based Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with Dr. Shelley Moore. The session will be recorded and posted to the school district website...
October 05, 2023
To mark
World Teachers' Day (October 5), Superintendent Dr. Pius Ryan has prepared a
video message that speaks to the value of public schooling and the great people who have stepped forward and into the title of teacher.
September 29, 2023
The following letter was delivered to residents in the Cloverley neighbourhood. September 29, 2023 Dear Cloverley Neighbourhood Residents,
In June 2023, the Province announced funding for a new elementary school in the Cloverley neighbourhood.
The North Vancouver School District is now planning for this new elementary school. We are reaching...
September 27, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE
September 27, 2023 The Gordon Smith Gallery and Artists for Kids (AFK) opened their fall exhibition, The Art of Conversation , on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The exhibition features artwork by over 20 Canadian artists who explore the role of art as a platform for communication. The Art of...
September 22, 2023
The Superintendent's Report is available in
Microsoft Sway and text copy (below). Updates from the Superintendent, including the monthly Superintendent’s Report, are available for review in the
Superintendent’s Updates section of the website. A Message from the Superintendent Dear North Vancouver School District Community,
It has been a truly...
September 19, 2023
Larry Donohoe has been involved with the Carson Graham football program as a player, coach and administrator for more than 40 years. On Sept. 15, 2023, he’ll be inducted into the BC Football Hall of Fame. | Blair Shier
By Andy Prest,
North Shore News ,...
September 19, 2023
Alex and Angie Walker pump their fists in celebration at the APP Newport Beach Open in California at the end of June. | Courtesy of Alex Walker By Nick Laba,
North Shore News, September 14, 2023 . Propelled by the sport’s recent surge in pop-pop-popularity, Canada launched its premier professional...
September 07, 2023
NVSD Events Standing Committee Meeting – September 19*
A Board of Education Standing Committee Meeting takes place on Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p.m. Visit our
Public Meetings web page for information on how you can participate and to review the meeting agenda, which is posted on the Thursday...
September 05, 2023
September 5, 2023 Dear North Vancouver School District Community, On behalf of the North Vancouver School District and Board of Education, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new school year. The new school year is a time filled with excitement, optimism and a spirit of new...
September 05, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE
September 5, 2023 North Vancouver Online Learning (NVOL) is pleased to begin work as a Provincial Online Learning School (POLS). The new online learning model is part of the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s work to improve equity of access to inclusive and effective online learning communities that...
August 31, 2023
Note: In this Global News story, Tine Parker, District Vice Principal and sailing coach, speaks about the benefits of competitive sailing. Students from across the North Shore, including secondary students from Sutherland, Windsor, Handsworth and Argyle, and elementary students from Larson, Cleveland and Montroyal, competed in this year's sailing competition, the Optimist Nationals....
August 31, 2023
Awards for environmental leadership were announced by the City of North Vancouver July 17. | Cindy Goodman North Shore News files By Mina Kerr-Lazenby,
North Shore News . Community commendation was at the forefront of conversation for the City of North Vancouver Monday evening as council came together to...
August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023 Dear Parents/Guardians of Grade 11 and 12 Students: Re: Labour Day long weekend activities This year marks the start of an exciting and defining school year for Grade 11 and 12 students. Staff throughout the school district look forward to supporting students as they pursue their passions...
August 14, 2023
Carson Graham Secondary student Sloane Kinney (centre) and teammates Verity Leung and Annika Begby will compete in the World Scholar’s Cup finale event the Tournament of Champions this November. | Sarah Dodd By Mina Kerr-Lazenby,
North Shore News . Sloane Kinney is smart. Not simply top-of-her-class smart, but in-the-running-to-win-a...
July 05, 2023
Mrs. (Nicky) Mey's Grade 3-4 class celebrates their pizza party prize after bringing home the most bags of recycling during a winter break bottle drive that earned the school more than $1,100. | Courtesy of April LeCerf
By Nick Laba,
North Shore News .
Talk about a...
June 28, 2023
T he June issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats,
Microsoft Sway and
PDF and
includes the fo llowing:
Superintendent's end-of-year message and
highlight video
Good News from the NVSD
Announcements: End of year message from the Minister of Education and Child...
June 23, 2023
Sentinel's Sidney Clement scored gold in the seniors girls 3000-metre race and silver in the 1,500 m at the B.C. High School Track and Field Championships held June 8-10 at Mcleod Athletic Park in Langley. | @NSSSAA/Twitter By Andy Prest,
North Shore News .
North Shore athletes raced onto...
June 23, 2023
June 22, 2023 With an anticipated hot and dry summer season rapidly approaching, the North Vancouver RCMP, City and District Fire Services, and the North Vancouver School District are appealing to everyone to be extra vigilant when enjoying the outdoors due to the high risks associated with wildfire season.
"As...
June 19, 2023
Members of our youngest generation, about to graduate from high school, speak about careers, gender, relationships and the future. Their answers might surprise you.
With 2.4 billion gen-Zers on earth, how they approach social and economic issues will have a major impact on our global future. PHOTO BY REG CLAYTON /Daily Miner...
June 16, 2023
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
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June 16, 2023 Ministry of Education and Child Care
New Cloverley elementary school coming to North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER - Families in the growing Cloverley neighbourhood will benefit from a new elementary school that meets students’ needs. “More people than ever are choosing to make British...
June 16, 2023
By Mina Kerr-Lazenby,
North Shore News .
Six North Shore Grade 12 students have been relieved of the financial pressures of further study with a selection of hefty grants from the Beedie Luminaries Scholarships. Students from Carson Graham Secondary, Sutherland Secondary and West Vancouver Secondary were selected to each...
June 02, 2023
June 2023 Events Endless Summer – Exhibition ends June 17
Endless Summer is an exhibition and series of public programs that features the collaborative works of artists Katie Kozak and Lucien Durey, which contemplate lineage, ancestry, queerness, sustainability, and healing within a context of reimagining place-based relations that serve...
June 02, 2023
Note: Kids Design Your Ads is an exemplar of career education implementation in the intermediate years. It engages with the curriculum while providing content that allows students to share their ideas, connect to their community and build on social awareness.
By North Shore News Staff,
North Shore News .
...
May 29, 2023
Emergency crews put on a "mock crash" scenario at Handsworth Secondary School in North Vancouver Friday (May 26, 2023) to show students just how serious impaired driving and reckless driving can be. Students look on during the demonstration. | Lauren Collins
By Lauren Collins,
Coast Mountain News ....
May 18, 2023
T he May issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats,
Microsoft Sway and
PDF and
includes the fo llowing:
Good News from the NVSD
Announcements: Have your say in B.C.’s largest population health survey
Information: 2023/2024 School Calendar update | Heading to...
May 17, 2023
Originally published in the Canadian Teacher Magazine, Spring 2023. By Lorrie Welch, Teacher, Seycove Secondary .
The game of Hangman, is a simple pen-and-paper game where the first player chooses a phrase or word and draws a blank space representing each unknown letter. The second player then guesses one letter at...
May 08, 2023
With the arrival of May comes Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7 to 13). This year’s theme is Be Prepared. Know Your Risks .
This annual event encourages all Canadians to pause, reflect, and take action around being better prepared for a major emergency.
At school , it’s the perfect time...
May 04, 2023
Events Secondary School Drama performances – On now through June
The following performances showcase the talent of secondary school drama students and are open to the community. Sutherland Drama presents Prince Charmless by Lavinia Roberts
May 3 - 5 | Curtain at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10 Adults and $5 Students (cash or...
April 26, 2023
Canada’s men’s junior national team celebrates a silver-medal finish at the 2023 Men’s Pan American Junior Championship April 17 at the Sir Garfield Sports Complex in St. Michael, Barbados. The second place finish earned them a berth in the Junior World Cup scheduled for December. | WorldSportPics / Rodrigo Jaramillo...
April 20, 2023
T he April issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats,
Microsoft Sway and
PDF and
includes the fo llowing:
Good News from the NVSD
Announcements: Changes to student reporting – Online session | April 25 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education – Nominations...
April 13, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 13, 2023
Artists for Kids invites the community
to the opening of the exhibition Endless Summer
Artists for Kids (AFK) invites the community to the opening of the exhibition, Endless Summer , on Saturday, April 15, 2 to 4 p.m.
Endless Summer is...
April 13, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 13, 2023
North Vancouver School District partners with first responders
and emergency management bodies to host
2nd Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness Open House
The North Vancouver School District is proud to host the 2nd Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness Open House at...
April 09, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 10, 2023
North Vancouver School District hosts
2nd Climate Action and Sustainability Week
April 11 - 14, 2023
The North Vancouver School District (NVSD) will host the second Climate Action and Sustainability Week, April 11 - 14, 2023.
Throughout the week, a series...
April 06, 2023
Engagement Opportunities Student Learning Survey
The Student Learning Survey (SLS), administered annually by the Ministry of Education and Child Care, is open to students in Grades 4, 7, 10 and 12, their parents/guardians, and staff and administrators in B.C. public schools. The survey covers a range of topics, providing...
March 31, 2023
For Immediate Release
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March 31, 2023 Ministry of Education and Child Care Seismic upgrades give Mountainside Secondary students safer place to learn
Students, staff and community members at Mountainside Secondary School are benefiting from the recent seismic upgrades to the school. “I’m proud of the work we’re doing to make schools throughout B.C. safer....
March 23, 2023
North Vancouver's Indigo Diaz pitches for Team Canada against the U.S.A. in a World Baseball Classic game at Chase Field on March 13 in Phoenix, AZ. | Daniel Shirey via Alykhan Ravjiani / Toronto Blue Jays Note: Indigo Diaz is a Handsworth Secondary alumnus.
By Nick Laba,
...
March 14, 2023
North Vancouver Education Services Centre staff gather on Pink Shirt Day in 2022. To raise awareness for anti-bullying, Pink Shirt Day falls on the last Wednesday of February every year in Canada. | North Vancouver School District By Nick Laba,
North Shore News .
While awareness of bulling...
March 09, 2023
T he March issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats,
Microsoft Sway and
PDF
and
includes the fo llowing:
Good News from the NVSD
Announcements: Updates to communicating student learning (report cards) Upcoming engagement opportunities – Your voice matters
Information: Approved 2023/2024...
March 08, 2023
March 8, 2023 Dear North Vancouver School District Community,
Communicating student learning is a vital component of the learning process and fundamental to student success. It is an ongoing process that takes place throughout the school year; involves the teacher, student and parent/guardian; and can take a variety of forms....
March 07, 2023
The In The Coeur brand is based on selling comfortable clothing pieces like sweatpants and sweaters, in what they describe as a “Gen Z style and aesthetic.” (Sarah Chew/CityNews)
Note: Both Lindsay and Leah Park are students at Handsworth Secondary.
By Sarah Chew,
City News Everywhere . Four...
March 02, 2023
Engagement Opportunities 2023/2024 Budget Priorities
Each year, the school district undertakes a public consultation process for input on budget priorities that fall under the Operating Budget and align with the school district’s strategic goals, vision and values. In this
video , you’ll hear from Ella Waite, District...
February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023 Dear Secondary Students, Staff and Families, Re: 2023/2024 Secondary School Schedule
For the last three school years, the school district adjusted the secondary school schedule to provide optimum teaching and learning conditions while optimizing the health and safety of students and staff. These adjustments have given...
February 24, 2023
By
Global News.
Studies have found that intervention with music can improve cognitive function in people living with dementia. A unique program in North Vancouver is bringing together seniors, their caregivers and high school students for music therapy. And as Emad Agahi reports, the teens also seem to benefit from...
February 21, 2023
The Argyle gold cheerleading squad gathers outside the ESPN Sports Center in Orlando, Fla. | Ecole Argyle Secondary / Twitter By Nick Laba,
North Shore News .
After a year of preparation and gruelling repetition, it all comes down to two minutes and 30 seconds on the mat. Ecole...
February 16, 2023
The February issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats,
Microsoft Sway and
PDF and
includes the following:
Good News from the NVSD
Announcements: NVOL becomes a Provincial Online Learning School | Upcoming engagement opportunities - Your voice matters
Information: Emergency lockdown procedure and...
February 16, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
February 16, 2023
North Vancouver School District becomes a Provincial Online Learning School
The North Vancouver School District is pleased to announce North Vancouver Online Learning (NVOL) has been selected by the Ministry of Education and Child Care to become a Provincial Online Learning School (POLS). ...
February 08, 2023
February 8, 2023 Dear North Vancouver School District Community Members,
Each year, the North Vancouver School District undertakes a public consultation process for input on budget priorities. Staff, students, parents/guardians, Indigenous rights holders, education partner groups, and community members are invited and encouraged to provide input on budget priorities that...
February 01, 2023
Seymour Heights elementary vice-principal
Joanna Lane displays some of the drawings of Chinese lanterns created by
her Grade 6/7 class students for the school's Lunar New Year
celebrations. | Paul McGrath / North Shore News By Jane Seyd,
North Shore News . Students at schools across the North Shore...
February 01, 2023
North Vancouver's Theo
Benedet gets ready to take the field for the University of British
Columbia Thunderbirds in a game against the University of Manitoba
Bisons at Thunderbird Stadium Oct. 15, 2022. Benedet will play in the
East-West Shrine Bowl Feb. 2 in Las Vegas. | Bob Frid /...
February 01, 2023
February 1, 2023 The North Vancouver Board of Education invites the community's feedback on the Proposed 2023/2024 School Calendar.
Information about the development process for annual school calendars and a copy of the Proposed 2023/2024 School Calendar can be found on our
website.
The opportunity to provide comments and feedback...
January 30, 2023
North Vancouver's Madeleine Pollock competes for Canada in a World Cup cyclo-cross race held in Belgium in December of 2022. Pollock will race in the 2023 UCI Cyclo-cross Junior World Championships Feb. 4 in the Netherlands. | Jenny Koumoutsidis By Andy Prest,
North Shore News . A North Vancouver...
January 19, 2023
The January issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats,
Microsoft Sway and
PDF and includes the following:
Good News from the NVSD
Announcements: Upcoming engagement opportunities - Your voice matters
Information: Black Excellence Day | Reminder: Severe weather information | Reminder: SMS text...
January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
The North Vancouver School District is seeking feedback from secondary school students, families, and staff on the yearly schedule for secondary schools. Input received will help the school district plan for the coming 2023/2024 school year.
The survey is open from Tuesday, January 17 to Tuesday,...
January 05, 2023
Handsworth basketball alumni Conor Power, Luka Petkovic, Lianna Rushworth and Diana Lee show floorboards from the old school's gym, which are being auctioned off to buy new equipment. | Nick Laba / North Shore News By Nick Laba,
North Shore News . The sparkling new gym at Ecole Handsworth...
January 03, 2023
January 3, 2023 Dear North Vancouver School District Community, On behalf of the North Vancouver School District and Board of Education, I would like to extend a warm welcome back after the Winter Break. I hope you were able to spend time with loved ones, connect with friends near and...
December 15, 2022
The December issue of the Superintendent's Report is available in two formats,
Microsoft Sway and PDF and
includes the following:
Good News from the NVSD
Announcements: Winter Break – Education Services Centre operations update | Lynn Valley Elementary approved for expansion
Information: NVSD EV charging stations...
December 12, 2022
Posted on
BC Gov News.
Students throughout B.C. will benefit from extracurricular events, activities and equipment supported by Community Gaming Grants to more than 1,300 school parent advisory councils (PACs) and district parent advisory councils (DPACs). “Learning, fun and growth also takes place outside the regular school curriculum, and parent advisory councils are key...
December 06, 2022
Artists for Kids (AFK) is a unique, not-for-profit, self-sustaining art education program operated by the NVSD. AFK relies on donor support to offer a range of artist- and educator-led school and community programs, as well as scholarships for post-secondary arts education and bursaries for community programming, including direct support for its...