Safe, Caring & Inclusive Learning Communities

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD27 Early Learning Coordinator, Beulah Smith joined Denisiqi at Naghtaneqed Elementary school for "Growing Little Roots" an early learning event sharing child development information and building relationships through playful engagement. Our station provided opportunities for building literacy skills through play.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/26dc7053-b8bf-49e9-9821-ead3c7c93dcf" alt="Ready, Set, Learn2 BEULAH SMITH" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0bac6a8c-7624-4409-8b75-8bc0ec748724" alt="Ready, Set, Learn5 BEULAH SMITH" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since February 2026 of this year, CCSD27 has been seeking input on the Northern BC School District's Accessibility Plan. The plan's key themes are to increase visibility of those with disabilities, develop targeted education and training programs, increase integration in school, and to focus on accessibility, empathy, and sensitivity training. The survey can be completed by accessing the district's website by clicking on "Our District, Accessibility, and the Northern BC School Districts Accessibility Plan Survey."</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0735afb7-eda1-43d1-aac2-e04cecb158f4" alt="CCSD27 Seeks Input on Accessibility Plan Hattie Darney" width="443" height="232" style="width:443px;height:232px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CCSD27 has access to online sessions for parents, caregivers, grandparents and youth ages 10 &amp; up! The last session for "Establishing Safe, Caring, &amp; Respectful Digital Communities" is on May 13th from 6:30-7:30pm. The last session for "Establishing Family Practices for Safeguarding Against Cyberbullying &amp; Sextortion" is on June 10th from 6:30-7:30pm. You can access these workshops using the school district's website under "Students &amp; Families, Safe &amp; Inclusive Schools." A big shout out to ERASE and Safer Schools Together for these offerings!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/179d7314-5fbc-4ca7-aa38-6b1cf5b88f60" alt="60 Minute Online Workshops for Families from Safer Schools Together &amp; ERASE2 Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1e2f6b34-e955-4dcd-a516-7b85c26cb010" alt="60 Minute Online Workshops for Families from Safer Schools Together &amp; ERASE1 Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Cariboo Chilcotin School District is pleased to introduce the Super Attendance Recognition Program, a new initiative that celebrates student effort and acknowledges the vital role families play in supporting regular school attendance.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Being present at school supports learning, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging. Each day helps students build relationships, establish routines, and engage fully in the experiences that support their growth and success. For this reason, attendance is a key focus for the District.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recognizing Effort, Progress, and Commitment</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The program is designed to recognize attendance in meaningful and encouraging ways. Each month, students will be celebrated if they meet one or more of the following criteria during the previous month:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Achieve 90% or greater attendance for the month</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Improve attendance by 10% or more compared to the previous month</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Maintain 90% or greater attendance year to date</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who meet any of these milestones will receive a certificate recognizing their effort and commitment to being present at school.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monthly and Year-End Draws</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">From all eligible students across the three categories, one student will be selected each month to receive a family-focused gift. In February, for example, prizes included $100 grocery gift certificates. Students eligible for monthly recognition are also automatically entered into a grand year-end draw, offering another opportunity for families to be recognized and celebrated.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Shared Responsibility</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This program is not about perfect attendance. It is about recognizing effort, growth, and partnership. By celebrating attendance, the District aims to strengthen connections between students, families, and schools while encouraging positive habits that support learning and well-being.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families with questions are encouraged to contact their school for more information.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2d62853f-523f-46df-a515-ab88c619d04f" alt="C Lenardon Attendance 1 cheryl lenardon" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d8d1e0d4-9305-44c1-a9fe-6843de65de65" alt="Clenardon Attendance 2 cheryl lenardon" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Collection of the Art that adorns the hallways of our school!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8e399bbd-e5d6-4fef-aa2d-46958efff43f" alt="MSE Winter Art marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At the end of our assembly today, some classes prepared holiday performances for the school and our many audience members to enjoy!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to everyone who put in so much work to prepare for this assembly. The performances were heartwarming and fantastic!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2b60512e-dd7e-41d3-b0f6-c5bdfa9cca64" alt="Holiday Performances at MSE marina campsall" width="635" height="476" style="width:635px;height:476px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were surrounded by holiday sweaters and shirts all day today! What a Fabulous end to our Spirit Week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fb166b57-d3a8-4e3b-805c-e27ec4bd0b9a" alt="Holiday Shirts Sweaters marina campsall" width="599" height="799" style="width:599px;height:799px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We saw all sorts of pajamas today, and everyone was very comfortable!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/33e8de5c-f307-47fa-b988-3612318af234" alt="Pajama Day marina campsall" width="625" height="834" style="width:625px;height:834px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students and staff dressed up in the colours of Frosty the Snowman today! What a fabulous and fun day!!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/547e759e-a74f-4e0a-aed3-e71199025cba" alt="Frosty the Snowman marina campsall" width="598" height="897" style="width:598px;height:897px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students and staff dressed up in Candy Cane colours today! Lots of red and white to be found!!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/59edcba7-4bc2-4f8b-ae1d-1a45bf1adaf2" alt="Candy Cane Day marina campsall" width="608" height="912" style="width:608px;height:912px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Merth's, Ms. Hird's, and Ms. Craig's classes went carolling on Tuesday! They visited the Senior's Centre close to us, and also paid a visit to the School Board Office!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We love it when our teachers take our students out to spread cheer!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7f622452-cd18-4dd4-b676-210e2705e6a1" alt="Carolling marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board office staff and passersby were treated to an impromptu concert out in the fresh air by Marie Sharpe students. The singers, led by teacher Ashley Merth, also visited a seniors' home and a few local businesses to share their holiday songs and good cheer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1147118424" width="640" height="480" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1147118424" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Vimeo video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in Ms. Hird's Gr 2/3 and Ms. Brown's K/1 classes have become 'Problem Solving Experts" in their Human Flourishing classes with Ms. Campsall!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students learning the difference between Big &amp; Small Problems, and practiced the strategies Ignoring, Walking Away, Taking Turns, Taking a Break, Talking it Out, and Apologizing for helping to solve Small Problems they might encounter!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students did excellently!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6c64ab1e-9e3f-4a68-b46e-a9c8bf467782" alt="Problem Solvers 1 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/137ba690-8016-4af0-9909-befc010b3af2" alt="Problem Solvers 2 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students and Staff at Marie Sharpe dressed in their best fun socks today and showed off their Mistle Toes! What a great way to start the last week before the break!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a9890c1f-71c0-4b74-8669-0b560ed360fa" alt="Mistle Toes marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Clarke's class got to practice using the Boomwhackers with three members of the Mustangs today! Thank you for visiting us!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1e8e306e-e6ea-4c4c-a63d-9a0571ee75f8" alt="Boomwhacking with the MUSTANGS marina campsall" width="535" height="803" style="width:535px;height:803px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Merth's students have been diligently decorating Coffee Sleeves for customers of the Cariboo Cafe! Their goal was to bring cheer to all this holiday season! They had fun doing it too!!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a fun way to contribute to our community! Thanks, Mrs. Merth!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d30a606e-eb5d-4ce4-8a3c-02564e288cc0" alt="K 1 Students Bring Cheer to The Cariboo Cafe marina campsall" width="542" height="378" style="width:542px;height:378px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Parkin's class spent some time this week pairing with seniors and playing board games in Kiwanis Park! What a fantastic way to contribute to our community!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a3c3822a-2729-4bbd-93f7-48b1c155e219" alt="Mentorship In The Wild marina campsall" width="268" height="358" style="width:268px;height:358px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today educators in a variety of roles and responsibilities within the school setting came together to train or re-train on non-violent crisis intervention strategies with district principal Kristina Beaulne. The verbal and non-verbal behaviours, actions and strategies that educators use can have a profound de-escalating effect with youth and with grown-ups in our learning communities. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this learning round today.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b92c04fb-4915-4e59-bd6c-12396a44229e" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/43f81bc7-7a97-49b2-8814-9de760f68238" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Fichtner and her Grade 1/2 class from Marie Sharpe and Mrs. Sabatino and her Leadership class from Lake City Secondary got together to create some Fall decor for one of the Seniors Centres here in town!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was an afternoon of Big &amp; Little Buddies.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Both classes are headed to the Seniors Centre this week to gift their decor and meet some of the residents there!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f5f798fa-0aa0-4ea3-b477-f176b17f7a8a" alt="Marie Sharpe Lake City Big Little Buddi marina campsall" width="584" height="730" style="width:584px;height:730px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Katie Clarke, a first year teacher at Marie Sharpe, has started an Art Club! Their focus for this week is Terry Fox! They completed a beautiful collage and recruited other students to contribute to the collage with shoes to honour and remember the sacrifice of Terry Fox and his run across Canada.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e15dfb2e-d008-4b11-bc74-627a2b63cb7b" alt="Terry Fox &amp; Art Club2 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9879c808-eeb1-4f8c-afbd-4982ed424072" alt="Terry Fox &amp; Art Club1 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the first days of September, Marie Sharpe staff and students engaged in community building activities, including a picnic lunch outside and accidental twinning with a teacher! Many of our teachers created calm corners to help students regulate and our Vice Principal, Marina Campsall, worked diligently to transform some of the shared spaces in our school so that everyone feels welcome, comfortable and safe.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e8e0327e-8ea6-431c-afa6-1faf0883ff2b" alt="building community at MSE heather mckinnon" width="540" height="540" style="width:540px;height:540px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On January 13 Lohri is celebrated in India. This celebration marks the end of winter solstice and the beginning of longer days which also marks the time to harvest crops. Mrs Uppal brought this celebration to school today, bringing with her great music, delicious traditional food, and great learning for all of us.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/3c7d61e3-4002-58c6-b685-bb8ba40cf932" alt="m9t2b47d.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning happens in so many places and in so many ways. Our amazing EA Tracy Campbell works hard to find access points in the curriculum for all the students she works with, and incorporates real-life skills like task completion, payment for jobs, and as seen here, shopping at the book fair with your payment.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/5304b5f4-a00e-51ab-91b3-1a6089fc40c0" alt="g2uuepfj.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here at Marie Sharpe, we pride ourselves on providing nutritious meals in a stigma-free way. Thanks to a few great partnerships, and the support from our entire staff, we are able to provide hot meals twice a day to any student who needs it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fd3e49ad-1880-43e9-9eaf-8e34d35ab323" alt="Food for All" width="714" height="535" style="width:714px;height:535px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>