Superintendent’s Report

The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2024/12/11/superintendents-report-december-2024/

Board Meeting

Our public Board Meeting was held on December 16^th. The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyE8R8EqCuI 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/

Smoking and Vaping

Northern Health has shared with us several resources to help families talk about vaping and smoking as well as ways to help quit. Please see the links below.

Talking to kids about vaping – https://mediasmarts.ca/sites/default/files/tip-sheet/tipsheet_talking_kids_vaping.pdf

Quitting smoking or vaping – https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/vaping/vaping-and-quitting-smoking

Youth supports to quit – https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/vaping/youth-support

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 now 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

December 20, 2024 – last day of school before Christmas vacation

January 6, 2025 – Schools re-open after Christmas vacation

January 31, 2025 – Non-Instructional Day (Schools Closed)

February 17, 2025 – Family Day (Schools Closed)

February 28, 2025 – Non-Instructional 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 , and email.

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Shell Canada Ltd. Donates $20,000 to School District #60 to Support Student Safety Training

[Fort St. John, BC] – November 22nd, 2024

Shell Canada Ltd. has generously donated $20,000 to School District #60/Peace River North to support vital safety training for students, equipping them with essential skills and certifications to meet industry requirements.

This funding enables students to participate in Occupational First Aid and H2S Alive training programs, helping break down barriers to employment and paving the way for future success. These certifications not only enhance student safety knowledge but also meet prerequisites for dual credit programs offered at Northern Lights College, bridging the gap between high school and post-secondary education.

“Shell Canada Ltd.’s support helps provide our students with training that is in demand across many industries,” said Stephen Petrucci, Superintendent of School District #60. “This investment ensures our students are prepared to enter the workforce with confidence and the credentials they need to succeed.”

The partnership between Shell Canada Ltd. and School District #60, underscores a shared commitment to fostering opportunities for youth in the region and addressing workforce readiness in local industries.

“Safety is a core value at Shell, and we’re proud to support initiatives that instill this value in young people as they prepare to enter the workforce,” said Vanessa Jocko, Corporate Relations Non-Technical Risk Stakeholder Advisor. “We’re thrilled to partner with School District #60 to help students achieve their goals.”

By reducing financial and logistical barriers to obtaining critical certifications, this initiative creates pathways for students to access education and employment opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

For more information about this program or how to get involved, please contact:

Brian Campbell
District Principal Careers
School District #60
Email: bcampbell@prn.bc.ca

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Superintendent’s Report

The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2024/11/13/superintendents-report-november-2024/

Board Meeting

Our public Board Meeting was held on November 18^th . The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amsOZKRtDxw  and 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/

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 now 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
November 27 & 28, 2024 – Early Dismissal Day
November 29, 2024 – Parent-Teacher Interviews

• First Term Learning Updates (aka report cards) will be out before or on November 29, 2024. Check with your school for details.

December 20, 2024 – last day of school before Christmas vacation
January 6, 2024 – Schools re-open after Christmas vacation

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/ .

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Skills Ready BC Engages Students in Fort St. John with Hands-On Workshops
Fort St. John, BC – November 19, 2024 – Skills Ready, an initiative of the Construction Foundation of British Columbia (CFBC), is conducting interactive workshops at four local schools from November 18th to 21st. The participating schools are Upper Pine Elementary, Robert Ogilvie Elementary, Duncan Cran Elementary, and the Energetic Learning Campus.

These workshops, generously supported by Pembina Pipeline, aim to introduce students to the trades through practical activities, such as crafting copper bracelets. This approach not only fosters creativity but also provides insight into potential career paths in the trades sector. The copper bracelet workshop, introduced in 2021, has been well-received in school classrooms across British Columbia.

“Our goal is to inspire the next generation by providing them with hands-on experiences that highlight the opportunities within the trades,” said Rene Ragetli from Skills Ready. “By engaging students in these activities, we hope to ignite a passion for skills that are essential to our communities.”

The Construction Foundation of BC is dedicated to improving the social and economic well-being of communities by supporting education and training in the skilled trades. Through initiatives like Skills Ready, CFBC continues to empower youth and build foundations for empowered futures.

For more information about Skills Ready and upcoming workshops, please visit https://skillsready.ca/.

Media Contact:

Construction Foundation of BC

Phone: 250-220-5861

Email: info@constructionfoundation.ca

Website: https://cfbc.ca/

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Lest We Forget

This week, schools are recognizing Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Week including Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day with school assemblies and other activities. All district schools will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024.

To learn more about Remembrance Day & Veterans Week see https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/commemorative-events/veterans-week

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Superintendent’s Report

The Superintendent’s monthly report is available at https://togetherwelearn.prn.bc.ca/2024/10/16/superintendents-report-october-2024/

Board Meeting

Our public Board Meeting was held on October 21^st. The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTHgVessFtE and 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/

Job Postings

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

Board Strategic Plan

With the contributions of many in our communities the Board has a new strategic plan for 2024-2029. You can see the plan at https://www.prn.bc.ca/board/strategicplan/

BC Services Card and MyEducation BC Parent Login

Tired of resetting your portal password? Parents can now 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

October 25, 2024 – Provincial Professional Development Day – Schools Closed
November 11, 2024 – Remembrance Day – Schools Closed
November 27 & 28, 2024 – Early Dismissal Day
November 29, 2024 – Parent-Teacher Interviews

• First Term Learning Updates (aka report cards) will be out before or on November 29, 2024. Check with your school for details.

December 20, 2024 – last day of school before Christmas vacation

January 6, 2024 – Schools re-open after Christmas vacation

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 , and email.

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Facilitator: Brenda Birley
Dates: This is an 6 session series beginning on November 7 and ending December 12.
Times: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Zoom (with possibility of some in person sessions depending on what the group wants)
Target Audience: Parents. Maximum enrollment of 15.
Register: Email bbirley@prn.bc.ca

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