That’s right, Bert Bowes School has turned 50 years old! The school officially opened on November 27th, 1964. Please join us for a celebration from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday,
District News
Healthy Living and Smoking Regulations
Please see the attached letter from the Assistant Superintendent.
Healthy Living & Smoking Regulations – Letter HomeUniversity Bound and Healthy Eating – Thank You to Safeway
A Thank You to Safeway from the NPSS Biology 12 Students who received some information on healthy eating for when they head off to university in the fall.
NPSS Biology Hospital Visit
A story from the NPSS Science Department:
The Biology classes from NPSS are grateful to the FSJ Hospital and Northern Health for providing the opportunity to attend a well organized mini job shadow program in the hospital.Library System Update
We have a newly updated library system with some very nice options to search for books in each school library as well as our ebooks available to students in grade 5-12.
Bat Houses – Project Partnership
Two Biology 11 classes from North Peace Secondary School, a Science class from Bert Bowes, and a Science class from Prespatou are constructing 50 maternity bat houses for the Bat Conservation Project in the Peace River area.
Energy Diet Challenge – Duncan Cran
Duncan Cran has another innovative project in this year’s Energy Diet Challenge. You can view and vote for their video at http://energydiet.canadiangeographic.ca/2015/school_energy_project/video_gallery/3406/energy-is-us#the_title
Spring Break
The School Board office will be closed until Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 at 8am for the spring vacation.
Our Facilities department remains open through the break and can be reached at 250-785-1577.Transportation Update
This letter below from the Board Chair and the Superintendent will be provided to bus students on March 20th, 2015. Click on the link or image below for a PDF copy.
Stand Up Against Bullying
The City of Fort St John has proclaimed today to be Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day is a nationally recognized day across Canada to symbolize that bullying will not be tolerated in schools and communities.