February 07, 2024
The Ministry of Edu cation and Child Care, in partnership with adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson, will be hosting free virtual sessions on youth substance use for parents/guardians, caregivers and caring adults. Dr. Watson will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to equip participants with the tools needed...
October 26, 2023
The Student Inclusive Education Committee is a sub-committee of the school district’s Inclusion Committee and was created in 2022. The sub-committee provides neurodivergent students and students with disabilities an opportunity to ensure support for students’ education and school journey by:
Sharing their experiences and perspectives. Providing advice to the NVSD on all matters...
October 23, 2023
Sutherland's list of Clubs for 2023-24 is now live! Check out the
Clubs Page for more info. Clubs accept new members all year long. Try something new! Meet some new friends! Find a great activity for lunchtime or after school.
September 28, 2023
Sutherland's fall session of Parent/Teacher Learning Conferences is coming up on Thursday, October 12, 2023 . Please see the two attached documents for information about the schedule as well as details of how to create an account and book appointments through our online booking system, SchoolAppointments Online. Bookings will open at 7:00am on...
September 15, 2023
If Grade 12s would like to have Grad Photographs taken, sessions can now be booked at Artona. Please visit
this link for more information and to book your timeslot.
September 15, 2023
Please see attached schedule for the Terry Fox Run
September 14, 2023
Beginning this school year, Sutherland will host AP Exams for students from within the NVSD and from other districts. Please visit the
AP Exams page to learn more! Registration closes on November 15, 2023.
September 11, 2023
On September 21, 2023, we invite students and their families/guardians to join us from 5:30-6:30pm for an informal visit into our building! We will have student leaders and staff on hand to welcome you into the building and to answer any questions you may have. Drop by for a few minutes or...
September 11, 2023
Students can arrive for photos starting at 8:30am. Groups will be called down throughout the day for their photos. Retakes will be on October 11th for any students unable to attend the session this week.
September 01, 2023
We look forward to welcoming students back into the building on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 . Please check the schedule below to see when you/your student is expected to attend. Grade 8s: 9:45am
Grade 9s and 10s : 11:00am
Grade 11s and 12s : 1:00pm
Regular classes begin on Wednesday, Sept....
March 28, 2023
We will be
hosting a community conversation/information session for parents interested in learning more
about the health consequences of vaping. The session will be lead by Lindsay MacDonald, VCH
Tobacco and Smoking Cessation Coordinator, and will be an opportunity to learn and discuss.
Please sign up via the link below if...
March 11, 2023
The NVSD and Vancouver Coastal Health will be hosting a parent info session about Teen Vaping on the evening of Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, in the Sutherland Theatre. The event will be free of charge and will run from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Additional details are in the attached letter.
Sutherland...
March 02, 2023
March 8, 2023, at Sutherland Secondary from 5:45pm-8:30pm
“Let’s Talk Shop” is a facilitated evening event that brings parents and youth together, in a confidential, respectful and safe way. The evening offers parents a unique insi de look at the world from a youth’s viewpoint. The evening has two components: A parent workshop...
January 30, 2023
If you have not yet had your photograph taken and are graduating this year, please use this link to sign up for Artona's mobile studio. Artona will be on site at Carson Graham from February 28 to March 2 after school. Sign up here:
https://artona.com/schools/SUTH/programs/graduation
January 26, 2023
Find information about grade 7 into 8 transition activities in the attached letter. More information will be posted as we get closer to events.
January 18, 2023
Sutherland would like to invite parent input about current and future school goals. Our current school plan, which was based on feedback received last year, focuses on three goals: Learning, Belonging, and Well-Being. The linked survey below provides an opportunity for parents or guardians to give their opinions and to suggest...
December 09, 2022
Please visit our
Newsletters page for this month's publication.
December 04, 2022
Please bring along a donation for our Holiday Hampers to your Period 2 classes. See the image below for a list of the items that are needed. The class with the most points will win a prize!
November 25, 2022
On Friday, December 16th, we will continue the Sutherland tradition of an early, syrupy start on the last day of school before Winter Break. We invite students to join us starting at 8:00am for pancakes, sausage, hot chocolate, and a visit with Mr. Claus. You must
sign up at this link in...
November 07, 2022
On Thursday, November 24th, we will be working in partnership with the North Vancouver RCMP to provide a presentation about online safety and sexual exploitation to Grade 9 and 10 students. This initiative is being implemented District-wide and also involves two parent education sessions offered to the general public. You...
December 07, 2021
Santa's Breakfast Poster and QR Code We are pleased to announce that Sutherland’s Annual Santa’s
Breakfast will be held this year for students and staff next Friday,
December 17th. Students MUST get a ticket in advance if you
plan to attend. Students must sign up for a time slot between 7:45am – 8:45am. Tickets...
September 23, 2021
Truth and Reciliation Week is a time to reflect on the true history of Canada regarding Indigenous Peoples. This document provides information, resources, and ideas for parents, students, and educators to help guide conversations about the impacts of government policy, including residential schools, that have hurt and continue to affect Indigenous...
January 09, 2020
Since last fall, Sutherland has been participating in the City of North Vancouver's Safe and Active School Travel Program. Together with the North Vancouver School District, the program encourages safe and healthy school travel habits through outreach and improvements to the transportation and infrastructure around schools. All households with Sutherland students...
May 30, 2019
The City of North Vancouver still has a few bursaries available for the youth summer filmmaking program, IndieLab.
IndieLab Details
April 04, 2019
Sheraton Wall Centre 1088 Burrard Street Open to students in grades 10 - 12
August 27, 2018
https://www.kidsplus.ca/
May 28, 2018
Current Grade 11 students
who may be planning for admissions to the University of Toronto in
September 2019 should review the new requirements. Parents/Guardians
and students should review their course selections to ensure they have
at least 6 grade 12 courses and that they have the required
pre-requisite courses as required by...
January 18, 2018
Interested in film and animation? Come and have a look at this state of the art facility. See Ms. Macario or Ms. Kirkwood for more info.
January 18, 2018
Not really sure what you want to do when you graduate? "Explore Capilano Univerity" is a great event for inspiration. This is highly recommended for students in grades 10, 11 and 12 who are still considering their options. See Ms. Macario or Ms. Kirkwood for more info.
September 15, 2017
We
are pleased to announce that four parent consent forms are officially
available via School Cash Online. We kindly request all
parents/guardians to login, fill out the forms and submit before
September 21, 2017. Click here:
https://sd44.schoolcashonline.com.
September 07, 2017
Wednesday, September 13th Mountainview Room at the Education Services Centre 2121 Lonsdale Avenue 7:00 - 8:00pm The focus of this meeting is to introduce and review the ODS Counsellor Leadership program at Cheakamus Centre. Details regarding the application process, training workshops, DL course credit and scheduling of counselling weeks will be...
July 26, 2017
Parents/guardians, on August 29, 2017 ,
four consent forms will be available via School Cash Online. If you
don’t already have a School Cash Online account, we encourage you to
register now. Click here:
https://sd44.schoolcashonline.com
Consent for all other forms is still provided on paper and you will
receive...
July 26, 2017
From: Mark Pearmain, Superintendent, North Vancouver School District
Dear Students, Staff and Parents/Guardians, This school year has been truly inspirational for me as a
new Superintendent. I am honoured to have been able to visit all 32 of our
schools in the North Vancouver School District over the...
July 11, 2017
All parents/guardians are urged to access their child’s report card on the MyEd BC parent portal. Parents should save and/or print the 2016-2017 June report card for their own records, as all 2016-2017 report cards uploads, as per provincial regulations, expire on July 31, 2017.
June 20, 2017
As we head into summer and the year-e nd celebrations draws to a close, this letter f rom th e B C Ministry of Healt h provides tips on how to keep your children safe and how you can speak with them about the illegal drug overdose crisis.
May 12, 2017
Teaching Kids to be Responsible About Social Media Event
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...
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...
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...
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)....
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
...
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...
February 18, 2016
Sutherland hosts a parent event on Wednesday, March 2nd. Registration is required as seating is limited.
Let's Talk Shop.pdf
September 29, 2015
Social Skills development for students workshop October 14, 2015 Celebrating B.C.'s Inclusive Education
Club G
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.
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
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
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...
March 02, 2015
Collecting gently used party dresses for Grade 7 grads.
44 Dresses.pdf
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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!
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.
April 28, 2014
The Multicultural Potluck and Variety Show. Thursday, May 1st, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
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.
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...
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....
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...
March 05, 2014
2:00 PM Sunday, March 30th, 2014
Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver
Free Admission at the Door
Asahikawa 2014 Poster.
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!
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...
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...
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:
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...
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
January 27, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Sutherland Secondary Theatre
School Tour 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Information Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
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...
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.
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
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...
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
November 28, 2013
Forms should be returned to Mr. Thornhill. Deadline is December 16th.
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....
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
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.
November 06, 2013
Happens today, Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. We hope to see you there!
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...
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.
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...
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.
May 02, 2013
Are due in the office by Friday, May 3rd.
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...
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
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.
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!
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!
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...
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...
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
February 18, 2013
Trains after school Mondays and Wednesdays and everyone is welcome. Meet in Mrs. Alexis' room in D205 at 3:20 pm.
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.
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...
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!
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.
January 25, 2013
Feb 7 - Report cards handed out in homeroom at 2:45 pm
January 25, 2013
Homeroom 8:30 am to hand out semester two timetables
