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November 7, 2023

Highlights - Board Meeting - November 7, 2023

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. 

Presentations

Yale Secondary - Student Voice Inquiry

Students from Yale Secondary speak to trustees about their Student Voice inquiry journey over the last few years and their ideas for this school year.

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November 2, 2023

Nominations Open for 2024 Prime Minister’s Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Prime Minister's Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates exceptional educators across Canada. Since 1994, these awards have acknowledged over 1,800 outstanding educators who have gone above and beyond to create safe spaces for their students, continue to work hard to make learning fun and inspire the next generation to be bold innovators and creators.

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October 29, 2023

Halloween Safety: Trick-or-Treating Tips

With Halloween around the corner, the Abbotsford School District would like to share some trick-or-treating tips and remind families and students about the importance of safety during this fun-filled day on October 31st.

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October 19, 2023

Nominations Open for the Community Matters Award

Recognizing Outstanding Community Contributions in the Abbotsford School District

The Abbotsford School District is thrilled to announce the opening of the Community Matters Award nominations. With a well-established tradition of community involvement in our schools, the district aims to celebrate the outstanding individuals and organizations whose unwavering commitment and volunteer service have empowered our students to excel academically and personally.

Clear glass award sits on table with front reception of district building in background Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
October 18, 2023

Abbotsford School District Honoured for Leading Inclusive Hiring

The Abbotsford School District received the notable "Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring" award at the 2023 Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards, held at the Clarion Hotel in Abbotsford on October 11. This recognition celebrates the district's pioneering efforts in creating an inclusive workforce, from innovative recruitment strategies to comprehensive employee support.

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October 12, 2023

Crisis in the Middle East + Resources

This weekend, we have been following the tragic reports of the crisis unfolding in the Middle East. Children, youth and adults may experience a range of emotions when they hear about or see images and videos from these deeply upsetting events. We imagine this news to also be particularly challenging for our Jewish, Palestinian and Israeli students, staff and families and our thoughts are with them.

I wanted to reach out to share available supports, should you find them of use.

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