Highlands Elementary
North Vancouver School District

Highlands Goals

Goal #1​

At Highlands Elementary School, we practice inclusion and self-regulation while aiming to increase capacity in our students and staff by explicitly demonstrating and valuing acceptance, and teaching all students social-emotional learning (SEL) skills and self-regulation strategies.

Goal #2

At Highlands Elementary School, we strive for all students to improve their literacy and numeracy competencies through explicit, daily instruction and practice based on research-proven strategies.

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2024 Highlands Goals.pdf
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  • Project Backpack
    02 May 2025
    All Day
    Project Backpack
    May 02, 2025 - May 16, 2025
    All Day
  • Crochet & Knitting Club (Gr. 6-7's)
    09 May 2025
    10:20 AM- 10:40 AM
    Crochet & Knitting Club (Gr. 6-7's)
    May 09, 2025
    10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
    Music Room
  • Coding Club (Gr. 6-7)
    12 May 2025
    12:20 PM- 12:50 PM
    Coding Club (Gr. 6-7)
    May 12, 2025
    12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
  • Gr. 3 Skw'une-was Program (Longhouse)
    14 May 2025
    All Day
    Gr. 3 Skw'une-was Program (Longhouse)
    May 14, 2025 - May 16, 2025
    All Day
  • Coding Club (Gr. 6-7)
    14 May 2025
    12:20 PM- 12:50 PM
    Coding Club (Gr. 6-7)
    May 14, 2025
    12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
    Computer Lab
  • NVPAC: Supporting Learning at Home with AI
    14 May 2025
    7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
    NVPAC: Supporting Learning at Home with AI
    May 14, 2025
    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    District Calendar

    Hear from Simon Worley, Embedded Technology Teacher for the NVSD. Simon holds a Master’s in Education Technology from UBC, and will explore how parents can use AI tools to support their children’s learning at home in meaningful and responsible ways. This session will highlight practical applications of AI that can be used at home, including text-to-speech applications for improved accessibility, translation tools for multilingual families, AI-generated practice questions and study aids, and organizational tools to help children and youth stay on track. Simon will also discuss strategies for identifying when AI is being used appropriately as a learning aid versus when it may be undermining skill development, such as using it to write an entire essay. The goal is to leave with a better understanding of how to integrate AI into home learning while fostering critical thinking and academic integrity. 

    Register online.

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  • Victoria Day (statutory holiday)
    19 May 2025
    All Day
    Victoria Day (statutory holiday)
    May 19, 2025
    All Day
    District Calendar

    Victoria Day was established around 1845 to honour Queen Victoria. It is observed annually on the last Monday preceding May 25. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.

    Resources:

  • Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    20 May 2025
    6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
    Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    May 20, 2025
    06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
    Education Services Centre, 5th Floor District Calendar

    ​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 afternoon preceding the public meeting.

  • Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    17 Jun 2025
    6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
    Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    Jun 17, 2025
    06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
    Education Services Centre, 5th Floor District Calendar

    ​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 afternoon preceding the public meeting.

  • Last day for students
    26 Jun 2025
    All Day
    Last day for students
    Jun 26, 2025
    All Day
    District Calendar