News Stories

The lucky students of Sandy Hill Elementary enjoyed a presentation from Will's Jams this morning! 

PAC would like to thank all the amazing volunteers at last night's Grade 5 Social event. From the members of our Grade 5 Committee to our fantastic Grade 5 teachers, and of course, our fearless leaders, Mrs. Erickson and Mrs. Wildeman... THANK YOU! Without your help, the event would not have been nearly as successful and memorable for the Grade 5's. Thank you!

October 5th is World Teachers' Day, and the Abbotsford School District is celebrating the 1,500+ innovative educators across the district who prepare and inspire our students for a lifetime of success.

Teachers are a cornerstone of quality education systems and play a key role in building inclusive and equitable societies. Today, we celebrate the teachers within our district and commend their dedication, passion and commitment to this profession.

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. 

Presentations

W.J. Mouat Secondary – "Self-Care Mondays"

A small cohort of W.J. Mouat Secondary students who helped develop Self-Care Mondays shared their experiences at the Mental Health Forum and discussed the process of implementing the new school event.

Mrs. Adi's and Mrs. Hall's class worked on a group project as we reflect on Orange Shirt day during Truth and Reconciliation week.

See below for other artwork lining our school hallways.

Wow! Thank you Sandy Hill for filling up almost 2 bins for the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive!

Today is Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour and uphold Survivors and intergenerational Survivors of the Indian residential school system, and commemorate those who didn’t return home.

On Thursday September 22nd Cops for Cancer - Tour de Valley visited Sandy Hill Elementary. The entire school lined up at the front of the school to provide a warm welcome.

Cops for Cancer is a fundraising event that includes law enforcement and emergency services personnel who cycle across regions and engage communities en-route. For more information please visit their website.

Today, government officials announced that September 19, 2022, would be recognized as a one-time federal holiday in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral service. 

READ: Premier's statement on national day of mourning

As such, all Abbotsford School District schools and sites will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022.

(Abbotsford) — The provincial government is providing $60 million in one-time funding to school districts across the province to support families with back-to-school costs. Earlier this week, the B.C. government announced they are using funding from the Student and Family Affordability Fund toward back-to-school costs to assist families struggling with the rising cost of living due to inflation.