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.
District News
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.
Families R.O.C.K Parenting Series – March 5th @ CCRR
The final workshop in the Families R.O.C.K parenting series occurs March 5th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Child Care Resource & Referral at 10411 100th Ave.
QR Codes in the Library
Students at Alwin Holland Elementary will see something new in the library, QR Codes with author and title information. QR stands for Quick Response and a mobile device with a reader app (like i-nigma –
School Bus Cancellations – Feb 13, 2015
Due to the icy road conditions, SD60 has cancelled school buses for Friday, February 13th, 2015. Schools will remain open.