Lisa McPhail

A Communications Professional who is passionate about community, public engagement and storytelling. RRU MA Graduate.

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Way to go! The Reynold Reybots are heading to the World Championship Robotics Competition. 🙌 Watch this story to learn how you can support the students as they gear up for the international competition. #sd61learn https://t.co/T5otrrj6LA via @ctvnewsvi

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Earlier this week, Gr. 3/4 students from Sir James Douglas set out to Ogden Point for water-based learning with John Harris from the Indigenous Ed Department and @ShaneSafir. Students fished and collected fir bark to create land-based artwork. #sd61learn #OneLearningCommunity

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Powered by positive energy! Students from Colquitz Middle School were excited to ride on one of SD61’s electric buses today. They couldn’t believe how quiet the bus was. For more details on the electric fleet visit: https://t.co/OnSbYpYLJx⚡️🚌 #OneLearningCommunity

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Media Release: George Jay Elementary to be renamed a Lekwungen name. For all the details: https://t.co/pGJsrXIxI9 #OneLearningCommunity #sd61learn

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Our community is filled with bright and passionate women who continuously inspire our students. On International Women's Day, we want to celebrate all of you for leading fearlessly and being positive role models for our youth. Every day you make a difference! #IWD2023 #sd61learn

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Meet the Mayor: Students at James Bay Elementary had the opportunity to learn about local government and ask Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto questions about her role. It was a great lesson in relational leadership—and how the city operates. #OneLearningCommunity

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

The District is asking students, staff and families to provide feedback on the proposed calendars for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 school years! All feedback can be sent in via [email protected]. The deadline for feedback is March 31, 2023. For all details: https://t.co/Qsrp79lNHT

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

It’s been a pleasure celebrating the achievements of Black Canadians this February. As we wrap up Black History Month, we wish to profile one more person, Emery Barnes. He was a player for the B.C. Lions and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. More info: https://t.co/8i8WnJN6tj

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Cold hands, warm hearts! 💗Students truly enjoyed being outdoors and playing in the snow this afternoon. #sd61learn #OneLearningCommunity

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Happiness is the first set of tracks on fresh snow—at least for these students! Kids across the District were enjoying all the fresh powder during recess today.❄️⛄️❄️#OneLearningCommunity #sd61learn

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Thank you to our hard-working grounds crew who were out at 6 a.m. this morning, clearing parking lots and sidewalks for our community. We are so fortunate to have such a fantastic team that continuously steps up to any challenge! 🙌 #OneLearningCommunity

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Vancouver Island’s first Black teacher was Emma Stark, who taught in a one-room school outside Nanaimo. Stark and her family were some of the area’s first pioneers. Learn more about her impact and that of other Black Canadians here: https://t.co/8i8WnJN6tj #sd61learn

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Protecting a special tree🌳Frank Hobbs Elementary students got a first-hand lesson in tree conservation from Bartlett Tree Experts, who trimmed the school’s bigleaf maple heritage tree. Students learned how arborists protect heritage trees while keeping them healthy. #sd61learn

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

The fastest man on Earth: Harry Jerome was a Canadian sprinter and educator who set 7 world records. Jerome also taught in Vancouver and helped create Canada’s Ministry of Sport. Learn more about Jerome and other exceptional Black Canadians on our website: https://t.co/8i8WnJN6tj

[Monterey Middle @MontereyStorm]

Check out these images created by @MontereyStorm students to share concepts they associate with their recent learning about Civil Rights & Martin Luther King Jr.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Mifflin Wistar Gibbs was a politician, merchant, and activist. A leader in Victoria’s community, he became the first Black person to hold public office in B.C. To learn more, check out our SD61 website where we profile and celebrate Black Canadians: https://t.co/8i8WnJN6tj

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Congratulations to Division 4 at Rockheights Middle School, winners of their school’s Ramen for Reading Challenge reading competition. Students and staff tracked their reading throughout the month of January, with the winning class racking up over 810 reading hours! #sd61learn

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Today marks the start of Black History Month, a time to learn about and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Black Canadians. Learn more here about some of the Black Canadians who helped shape our country: https://t.co/8i8WnJN6tj #sd61learn #OneLearningCommunity

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Media Release: James Bay School collaborates w/ the James Bay Community Centre to light up the neighbourhood during dark winter nights. Students create bright window displays to turn the streets into a public art gallery for the annual Window Wonderland. https://t.co/k9PERv8aiG

[Greater Victoria School District @sd61schools]

Stories come to life at James Bay Elementary during Dress as your Favourite Book Character Day. Staff and students celebrate literacy week with fantastic costumes and a whole school parade. Can you spot one of your favourites?😍😍😍 #sd61learn