Schools in School District 47 have been actively engaged in interesting projects, according to board of education chairperson Dale Lawson.
At the March 10 school board meeting, Lawson said one year ago, the world as we knew it changed as COVID-19 rippled through communities around the globe.
“Fear, uncertainty and confusion were thrust into our daily lives and we were unsure how to conduct ourselves,” said Lawson. “This year, as we emerge from the winter months, March brings with it hope that we will soon freely visit our family, friends and neighbours once again. This year we understand more about the virus and we know what to do to limit our risk.”
Lawson said March always feels to her like a new beginning, the first signs of spring begin to pop up everywhere, crocus and daffodil bulbs bring the reemergence of colour, and songbirds seem to reappear overnight.
She added that in March each year, International Women’s Day is celebrated, and this year’s theme: Choose to Challenge, was not just for one day but for all days moving forward.
“A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change,” said Lawson. “Choose to create history, choose to be courageous and choose to help forge an inclusive world.”
As the season shifts, what remains the same is the ongoing dedication and commitment of school staff, who provide interesting experiences to engage students throughout the district, said Lawson.
Recently, Division 4 at Kelly Creek Community School released salmon fry they had been watching develop since January, said Lawson.
Henderson Elementary School installed a book vending machine for students to redeem credits for literacy centered rewards, she added.
Texada Elementary School created an outdoor artistic experience for the community to enjoy as they walk along Turtle Lake trail, according to Lawson.
James Thomson Elementary School students took time to celebrate the 100th day of school while the big goals bulletin board at Edgehill Elementary School served as an interesting project for students to thoughtfully plan for their own successes,” said Lawson.
“Throughout our district, children are looking forward to the arrival of spring break,” said Lawson. “Throughout our community, our province, our country and beyond, we all look forward to the return of a sense of normalcy.”
