For more information and to register visit https://nlc.bc.ca/continuing-education/ or email ce@nlc.bc.ca .

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Students at North Peace Secondary School had the unique opportunity today to explore careers in healthcare as the Healthcare Travelling Roadshow made its stop in Fort St. John. This interactive, hands-on initiative connects high school students with post-secondary health professional students to showcase the diverse and in-demand career opportunities in the caring fields.

Led by students from the UBC Northern Medical Program based at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), the Roadshow highlights real-world insights into professions such as medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. Through engaging demonstrations and personal stories, the team brings healthcare education to life for youth in rural and northern communities.

“The Healthcare Travelling Roadshow is an incredible opportunity for our students at North Peace Secondary to see the world of healthcare up close,” said Brian Campbell, District Principal of Careers with School District 60. “By connecting with medical and health science students from across the province, our youth gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of caring careers—many of which are urgently needed in rural and northern communities. This kind of experience plants seeds of inspiration and shows our students that a future in healthcare is not only possible, but also meaningful and within reach.”

The initiative was launched in 2010 by Dr. Sean Maurice of the UBC Northern Medical Program to address rural healthcare workforce shortages. Since then, the Roadshow has visited over 102 communities across B.C., reaching more than 16,500 students.

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August 18 – 22
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

The School District Board Office will be closed during the period of July 14 to August 15, re-opening on August 18, 2025.

School office staff will be back in schools in the afternoon of Monday, August 25, 2025.

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Superintendent’s Report

The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2025/05/15/superintendents-report-may-2025/

Board Meeting

Our public Board Meeting was held on May 20th. The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig_P6ekcDHs

on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/peacerivernorth

The schedule, agenda, and meeting packages for board meetings are available at https://policy.prn.bc.ca/board-meeting-schedule/

School Calendar

In our 3-year school calendar cycle, we are moving into the 2025-2026 school calendar in September 2025.  This is the third of the three-year cycle.

You can find a parent letter linked below with more information, key dates, and the 2025-2026 school calendar linked.
https://www.prn.bc.ca/2025-2026-calendar-letter-to-parents/

Kindergarten Registration

It’s past time to register for kindergarten! We are still taking registrations so please ask your friends and family with a child born in 2020 if they’ve registered yet. Kindergarten classes are critical for our schools and district to plan for the entire school configuration. Here’s a song about kindergarten registration and more info is available at https://www.prn.bc.ca/register-for-school/ .

New Resources for Families going through separation

The Health and Justice Alliance has created a new, free resource to support family well-being during parental separation.

This toolkit contains six key messages, images, social media posts and newsletter text that are linked to practical actions and tangible resources on an updated, interactive website to help parents and children navigate this stressful time and foster resilience.

The six messages address:

• Dealing with Change
• Moving Forward Financially
• Managing Conflict
• Caring for Yourself
• Strengthening Relationships
• Empowering Your Children

For more information, please visit the FamiliesChange.ca website.

Vaping and Nicotine Pouch Resources

QuitNow is offering a recording of their recent webinar for parents, guardians and caregivers on supporting youth to quit vaping. The webinar provides an overview of vaping and how QuitNow can support families and youth through this difficult process. Additionally, a new information sheet on What to Know About Nicotine Pouches  has been developed as a resource for parents, guardians, caregivers and educators.

Job Postings

We’re hiring! See https://www.makeafuture.ca/bc-schools-and-districts/peace-river-north-school-district-no-60/ for more details.

BC Services Card and MyEducation BC Parent Login

Tired of resetting your portal password? Parents can login to MyEducation BC with their BC Services Card app. For more details see https://myedbc.prn.bc.ca/parent-login-with-bc-services-card/

Upcoming Dates

June 26, 2025 – Last Day for Students

June 27, 2025 – Administrative Day – Schools close at end of day for summer.

September 2, 2025 – Schools Open. Check your school website in the summer for particulars.

September 19, 2025 – Non-Instructional Day – Schools Closed for School Planning

September 30, 2025 – Truth & Reconciliation Day – Schools Closed for stat holiday

October 13, 2025 – Thanksgiving Day – Schools Closed

October 24, 2025 – Provincial Professional Development Day – Schools Closed

For more information on the district calendar please see https://www.prn.bc.ca/district/district-calendars/

School Contacts

You can find phone numbers and websites for schools along with a school catchment locator at https://www.prn.bc.ca/schools/ .

Our communication channels include our primary channel, www.prn.bc.ca , social media via https://www.facebook.com/sd60prn – https://www.threads.net/@sd60prn – https://x.com/sd60 , https://bsky.app/profile/sd60prn.bsky.social, and email.

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You can find a parent letter below with more information, key dates, and the 2025-2026 school calendar attached.

You can also find our District Calendars under the District menu.

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Designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation, Xplorefest connected students with professionals across a wide range of industries. The event gave students the chance to engage directly with tradespeople, emergency responders, educators, and technical experts—many of whom brought interactive displays and equipment to give youth a glimpse into what their future could look like.

We extend our sincere thanks to the many organizations whose participation helped make Xplorefest a success, including:
Rumble Industries, Northern Lights College, SkilledTradesBC, McElhanney, Pimm’s Production Equipment, Fort St. John Fire Department, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, North Peace Secondary School, BC Ambulance Service, and the University of Northern British Columbia.

This annual event continues to grow, offering engaging opportunities for youth to explore careers in trades, public safety, health, technology, and beyond. We are proud to support a future where students are empowered to dream big and take the first steps toward meaningful, in-demand careers.

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We are seeking contractors under three categories

• District Physiotherapy
• Speech Language Pathologist
• MCF School Aged Therapy Program including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Therapists

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Little Gator’s Summer Program:
Dates: July 7 – August 28, 2025.
Hours: 7 am to 6 pm, M-F (closed holidays).
Ages: Kindergarten – Grade 6.
– Students must have completed Kindergarten to register.-
Licensed Out of School Care.
Pick up and drop off at Bert Ambrose Elementary School BASC Portable.
Cost: $250/week – eligible for CCFRI (Kindergarten students) and ACCB.

***Please note – registration is on a weekly basis as needed. We are not offering part time spaces this summer. If you have any questions, please call the coordinator directly 250-264-7186 or email basc@prn.bc.ca.  Thank you.*****

Program Description: This program follows our regular programming from last year – students are broken into groups based around ages for activities that are planned with that age group in mind. Students will have a team lead, and go on field trips into the community. This program has an open ended pick up and drop off time, that allows parents the flexibility in their day. Program planning follows weekly themes and has activities and projects that align with those themes.

Register Online 

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North Peace Secondary Students Win Gold at Skills Canada BC Robotics Competition — Headed to Nationals!

Fort St. John, BC – April 28, 2025

North Peace Secondary School is thrilled to announce that students Josh Coenders and Nolan Cote have captured the Gold Medal in Robotics at the 2025 Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition! With their outstanding performance, Josh and Nolan have earned the honour of representing Team BC at the 2025 National Skills Competition, taking place May 28–31 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

As industries continue to evolve with advancements in computing and robotics, the ability to apply emerging technologies in product design and manufacturing has become critical to staying competitive. Advancements in computer technology and the growing use of robotics have made it essential for companies to integrate these emerging tools into product design and manufacturing to stay competitive. Rapid prototyping — proving that a basic design works — and concurrent engineering — team-based evaluation and modification of a design — are two key methods industries now use to shorten development timelines and reduce costs when bringing new products to market..

The 2025 Skills Canada BC event was a tremendous success, thanks to the dedication of volunteers, competitors, technical committees, staff, sponsors, supporters, and the thousands of spectators who brought energy and enthusiasm to the Tradex Centre. This year’s event was the largest ever, featuring nearly 500 competitors across 60 trades and technology fields, over 5,000 spectators, and exciting Try-A-Skill areas throughout the venue. We extend a huge congratulations to all competitors who participated in this unforgettable experience.

We invite everyone to follow our journey as Josh, Nolan, and Team BC prepare to compete for the second time on the national stage!

Media Contact:
Brant Churchill
Teacher
North Peace Secondary School
bchurchill@prn.bc.ca

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