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It’s parachute time in the gym! Older student are learning the F.I.T.T. Principle and all students are just keeping busy and aiming to get sweaty.

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.

Sandy Hill was very lucky to have a couple of guests for our school wise assembly and teach us a dance.

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Our day started off with school wide parade with spooky music in the hallways so all students could see everyone's fantastic costumes. Additional educational themed crafting and gatherings were held in classrooms throughout the day. 

We hope everyone had a fun and safe day!

As Halloween approaches, students and staff across the Abbotsford School District are excited to celebrate with costumes, creativity, and community spirit. To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive Halloween for everyone, we encourage families to keep the following tips in mind:

Respecting Diversity in Costumes

Halloween is a time for fun and imagination, and we want to make sure our costumes reflect respect and consideration for all cultures, beliefs, and identities. Costumes should avoid elements that might cause harm or offend others, including:

On Tuesday October 15th thru to Thursday October 17th, all Grade 4 and 5 students participated in a hands on presentation from Yukon Dan. Yukon Dan is a professional gold panner who taught the students how to pan for gold and separate minerals with magnets.  He also brought with him his extensive collection of gold related items and treated students to engaging and educational interactive discussion about "gold fever" in British Columbia.

The students thoroughly enjoyed his presentation and even got to take home a small souvenir from Yukon Dan. 

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.

Thank you Sandy Hill community for not only filling the bin with food but also donating over $300 to the Abbotsford Food Bank! School cash online is open until October 18th to make a donation. 

Funds raised from our next Funky Friday dance party will also be going towards the Abbotsford Food Bank. 

The Abbotsford School District is proud to announce the launch of a new and enriching resource on each of its school websites: dedicated school history pages that delve into the fascinating origins of our school’s names.