Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Let us recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. #NIPD2023#westvaned#abbyschools#bced
Learned something new: CULP
Common
Underlying
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Proficiencies
This is why highly developed literacy in a heritage language can support the rapid acquisition of another language. https://t.co/FCYQLvnsOP
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Today we stand for equity, inclusion and diversity. #IDAHAT#bced🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Tomorrow is Vaisakhi! Here is a wonderful "What is Vaisakhi?" digital book that you can share with your students.
Thank you, Reet and Mrs. Kooner for sharing your book with us!
Link:https://t.co/QwubThCZk7
"If you're going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can't be erased." #MayaAngelou Join us as we prepare to celebrate Maya Angelou’s 95th year! Read more & find out all the ways to celebrate. -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #DrAngelou95 https://t.co/ekb6g0wUeB
April is Sikh Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honour the history and contributions of Sikhs in BC.
Now more than ever, we must stand up against this rising hate, treat each other with respect and take action to create a more inclusive BC for everyone.
SHBC announces the 3rd installment of our Education Project with more lesson plans and posters to help educators incorporate Sikh heritage & BC Sikh heritage in their classrooms. We have a list of children's storybooks that are written by Sikhs
Visit https://t.co/N9F27HMbj5
Educators it is Sikh Heritage Month. This is an amazing resource with activities, lessons and resources for all grade levels. Saffron Threads: Exploring South Asian Canadian Culture, History, and Heritage https://t.co/6QhwoYq9mR
We can all be allies, today & every day, in celebrating our transgender colleagues, relatives & friends. Surrey Schools continues to be committed to providing safe & inclusive spaces for individuals of all sexual orientations & gender identities:https://t.co/aaurJym1iq
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“And when we dream, we imagine all that is possible and what the world can be… A world where all kids have the same chance to have peace, to have joy, to have a childhood.” Ibram x. Kendi - 📚♥️📚Good books provoking excellent conversations! Who is ready for a read aloud? 📚♥️📚
A simple and positive thing our school did this year was to order our graduation caps a month early so Indigenous students and families had more time to do decorative beading if desired. In the past the caps arrived only a few days before the ceremony. #SD53