*”**Classes at North Peace Senior Secondary School **have been cancelled
today, Friday, March 19 **in order that we might thoroughly investigate some
safety concerns that have been reported to staff and the RCMP.
District News
Alwin Holland Students push for a greener Fort St John
6 Alwin Holland classes participated in the City of Fort St John’s effort to become a greener community. Have a look at the great photos on EnergeticCity.ca at http://www.energeticcity.ca/fortstjohn/news/03/11/10/local-kids-ignite-hope-green-change
We’re very proud of our student and staff efforts in all of our schools to reduce waste and conserve energy!Be the Change – Alwin Holland – March 11th
Be the Change!
March 11th, Doors at 6:30, Show at 7:00 – North Peace Cultural Centre
A powerful event, sure to inspire you! Come to hear Holly Arntzen &NPSS Gala Talent Show and Art Auction
NPSS Hosts a Talent Show and Art Auction March 6th from 2-4pm in their gymnasium. All proceeds go to support their sister school for street kids in Olinda,
Full day kindergarten information
As Government announced in the 2009 Speech from the Throne, British Columbia is making full day kindergarten available to all five-year-olds in the province. The Ministry of Education is phasing in universal access to full day kindergarten over 2 years beginning in September 2010.
Haiti Fundraisers
Quite a few schools have done fundraisers for Haiti. Here is something that was shared to the district office from Derrek Beam at Hudson’s Hope.
Congratulations and thank you to Ms.Charlie Lake Students Record Radio Spot for BC Hydro
Several Charlie Lake students today recorded their winning BC Hydro PowerSmart commercial in the Moose FM studios today. The grade 4 students and teacher Linda Haugen have been working on the commercial since their grade 3 year!
Press Release – Full Day Kindergarten in SD60
Please read the attached press release regarding Full Day Kindergarten in SD60 below.
Press Release 12-01-2010 Full Day KindergartenInternet Safety for Parents
Join Norbert Kaspar and Jarrod Bell for a session about Internet Safety for Parents from 7:00pm – 8:30pm on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at the District Development Center at the School District 60 offices.
International Skating
Our 2009 International Students and some of the NPSS Hockey Class went for a skate at the Enerplex. For many of the International students it was their first time on skates!