When it comes right down to it, Parker Zhang just wants to make his community – and his country – a better place. Whether it’s through his studies, his community work and extra-curricular activities, or his future career goals, the Grade 12 student at Walnut Grove Secondary School (WGSS) has always been focused on equity…

There was cup stacking, building blocks, and card games on display at RC Garnett Demonstration School’s gym on Wednesday, January 31. Based on the activities and the large crowd, one would have been forgiven for thinking the event was a family fun fair. Instead, it was all about math, as the school hosted the Julia…

‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ is a common question asked of students.   But instead, it might be better to ask ‘Who do you want to be?’   It’s that question that the Langley School District wants to help students answer for themselves.  As students in Langley continue with their education, they…

Young basketball players from across the Langley School District got a chance to shoot hoops on a big stage last month, as teams from a number of schools kicked off the season at the second annual Play Day at the Langley Events Centre. This year, the event, hosted by the Vancouver Bandits – a professional…

Agenda Superintendent’s Reports District Transitions Data Assistant Superintendent Marcello Moino began the presentation with a review of the First People’s Principles of Learning and reminded they board about how they guide the work of the District. He shared two documents that guide the District’s work, including the Strategic Plan and the Framework for Enhancing Student…

Students at Langley Meadows Community School have been learning about some fairly big concepts this school year, from trust and respect to bravery, love and others, and they have been doing it all through an Indigenous lens. All those concepts are part of the Seven Sacred ‘Grandfather’ Teachings, along with humility, honesty and truth. They…

A pair of secondary students in Langley are using their Grade 12 Capstone projects to reconnect with, and give back to, their elementary schools. Before the winter break, Walnut Grove Secondary student Elena Facer returned to Alex Hope Elementary and asked students there to donate books they were no longer reading. For every book donated,…

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, As winter break approaches, we want to express our gratitude to students, staff, and families for their hard work and collaboration during these first months of the school year. Thank you for your support in helping meet the needs of our students and for creating positive learning environments where everyone feels…

As we approach the holiday season, the Board of Education would like to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we have been on over the last 12 months. It’s hard to believe the Board has been together for a full calendar year, but what a year it has been! The Board has…

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and the holiday spirit has certainly been embraced throughout the District over the past few weeks. From decorating classrooms and hallways, to festive art projects, gingerbread house competitions and more, students and staff have been busy in the days leading up to winter break. At a handful of District…