Empowering student voice, connections and identity through novels. We had some proud presenters today at Chimney Hill Elementary. @Surrey_Schools@racialEQ36
The Welcome to Chimney Hill club had over 50 students today. Transitioning to a new country and school can be easier when you make connections in a safe space. @Surrey_Schools@racialEQ36
A big thank you to Elder Kevin Kelly from Kwantlen First Nations for his welcome song, his teachings, and his beautiful drumming. What an honor and privilege for Chimney Hill. @Surrey_Schools@racialEQ36#TruthAndReconciliationDay
“This is the best day of my life” said a Chimney Hill parent today as she left our first weekly tea time. The power of providing space for story, connections, perspective and growth! @Surrey_Schools@racialEQ36
Liking this much more than last weeks “in memory for the letter grade & %” oped which shoulda been an in memoriam… thanks @DramaQueenBRC - Shannon Schinkel: Percentages paint only some of the picture of a student's progress https://t.co/M8GyP5cb56 via @VancouverSun
As part of the district's five-year Racial Equity Plan, #SurreySchools has created a new Equity, Diversity & Belonging calendar highlighting various cultural celebrations and observances throughout the year.
Learn more at the link below: https://t.co/bbcmeuQo8m
#SD36learn
Our district's new Racial Equity Strategic Plan charts a course to address systemic racial disparities, promote cultural responsiveness & empower every individual within our diverse school communities: https://t.co/OTCDKMVwgR
#sd36learn@racialEQ36#SurreyBC#WhiteRockBC
Thank ypu @blackschoold for a wonderful evening where educarion staff of all kind got together to dialogue over the results od the black Youth Summit held last month.
I cannot wait to see the workshops and opportunities you offer
In case you missed it... last week nearly 200 secondary students from across our district attended a symposium to discuss matters of race-based discrimination and racial equity in schools: https://t.co/kfewixcguI
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