Some lucky students have been learning about chick hatching. They have been watching the growth and development of the eggs in their incubator until they hatch, then documenting how they are growing and changing daily.
Following a comprehensive search process, the Abbotsford Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Nosek to the position of Superintendent of Schools & CEO for the Abbotsford School District.
Sandy Hill had two grade five basketball teams this spring. The students began practicing as soon as the skittle ball season ended and we found some games to play with the Abbotsford Christian grade 5’s. In our gym we played half court 4 verse 4 games but at Abby Christian we were invited to use the high-school gym so the athletes got more of a real basketball game experience.
Congratulations to Division 1 Public Speaking Finalists!
Over the past couple of months, Division 1 students have been hard at work learning how to compose a formal speech and express themselves eloquently while speaking to others. They have been learning how to use eye contact, vary the pitch and volume of voice while speaking, and use gestures to help convey emotion and sentiment. They then took to the stage (okay.. just the front of the room).. to entertain, persuade, and enlighten us - the whole class did amazing!
On Friday staff and students at Sandy Hill celebrated their learning about Vaisakhi with bhangra dancing at recess and flying the kites they created after lunch. Many students gave their kites names and wrote messages of love and kindness that soared through the air!
Our entire school came together in the gym to watch artstarts Visions of Turtle Island presentation by Tribal Vision Dance. This was a multimedia presentation of songs and dances that one would experience if they attended a modern powwow. The dances and their evolution from their origins to the current form is discussed and students are invited to dance and sing along.
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 4 had the opportunity to participate in a travelling national climate education program by Ocean Wise. The Sea Dome experience was set up on our school gym and included three learning stations: Inflatable Sea Dome, Artic and Turtles & Reefs.
Students learned many facts about the Ocean and had the opportunity to feel polar bear fur, shark teeth, green sea turtle shells, seal fur, artic fox fur and a Narwhal tusk!
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.
In accordance with the School Act, the Abbotsford Board of Education must approve a balanced budget by June 30th each year. The Abbotsford School District is currently preparing its budget for the 2023-24 school year and is inviting employees, families and community members to share their voice in the consultation process.
