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Camping Day fun in Mrs. Adi and Mrs. A. Halls classes! A day full of fun, exploration, and of course, S’mores! 

Division 18 walked to Stoney Creek to release the salmon fry that were given to the school as eyed-eggs in January through the Federal Fisheries and Oceans program Salmonids in the Classroom. Each salmon female lays about 3000 eggs. After growing and traveling through the Fraser River to the Pacific Ocean they will return to the same stream a few years later to lay their own eggs.

Our Reckless Readers battled in the Fraser Valley Reading Links Challenge Championship and won 3rd place! Well done! 

Click on the links below to read about their journey to the Championship.

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Vaping is popular among youth. Daily or near-daily use can increase the risk of mental and physical health harm.

In 2023, 26 percent of youth in grades seven through 12 in British Columbia reported having vaped. The most common age that B.C. youth first tried vaping was 13. 

Leading up to and on Earth Day, with supplies donated by the City of Abbotsford for April Community Clean Up Month, multiple classes went around the neighborhood picking up garbage. This cleanup helped to make our surrounding parks, streets, and natural areas cleaner while also keeping wildlife safe from harmful waste. Hopefully this encouraged students to learn the importance of responsibility and caring for the planet. 

Sandy Hill students and staff had a lot of fun during our Western Day spirit day that was celebrated with a Hoedown at lunch. As a fundraiser, students were requested to bring a loonie to participate in the lunch time fun! $304.75 was raised! Thank you for your continued support!

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Physical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health. Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence helps to develop cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, supports positive social connections and improves mental well-being.  

This fine group of students pictured were the school challenge winners and represented Sandy Hill in the Library Challenge held at Clearbrook Elementary recently. Teams from public and independent schools in Abbotsford participated in the Library Challenge. With their diligent studying of all 6 books, our Reckless Readers were victorious! They will be moving on to the next competition, the Community Challenge, to be held in Fort Langley on April 22nd.

We thank all participants and hope everyone had a great time reading the books.

Mrs. Adi’s and Mrs. A. Hall’s classes were joined by leadership students from Robert Bateman Secondary School as part of a Big Buddy visit. Together, they enriched students’ learning about St. Patrick’s Day traditions and celebrations by designing and building creative leprechaun traps. The students enjoyed collaborating with their big buddies and sharing in the fun and excitement of the activity! 🍀