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SD8 Welcomes New Director of Indigenous Education and Learning Services

School District No.8 (Kootenay Lake) is pleased to announce Laury Carrière as the new Director of Instruction – Indigenous Education and Learning Services effective August 1, 2024. This role replaces the previous District Principal of Aboriginal Education position and is part of the SD8 senior leadership team, underscoring the district’s commitment to reconciliation and Indigenization of the curriculum.

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Woman with brown hair in tweed blazer, black shirt and blue jeans standing in front of the trunk of a maple tree on a sunny day.

Board Highlights - April 9, 2024

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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Emerging Student Artists Showcase Paintings at NDCC

There’s an exciting new art gallery in town, and it includes a swimming pool, skating rink and fitness area. L.V. Rogers Secondary School (LVR) art students are showcasing Atmospheric Ink Paintings at the Nelson and District Community Complex (NDCC) until April 4. 

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A fitness centre with rolled up mats along a wall on the right along with blue and tan fitness balls of various sizes on the back wall above which are hanging ink paintings in black frames against a white wall.

Board Highlights - March 12, 2024

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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Activity Day for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

I recognize that I belong to a larger group of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
I can share my experience with other Deaf and hard of hearing peers. (Deaf and Hard of Hearing expanded core curriculum Personal and Cultural Identity goal)

Elementary and secondary students from School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) (SD8) joined same age peers from school districts 20, 51 and 10 at Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar for a day of activities and connection on February 1 and 2.

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Elementary school children standing in a classroom with winter jackets, boots and toques on, making faces, smiling, watching.

Board Highlights - February 13, 2024

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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Nelson Firefighters Helping to Feed Elementary Students in SD8

For the second consecutive year, Nelson area elementary schools in School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) have received a generous donation toward food for students and families thanks to fundraising efforts by the Nelson Professional Firefighters Association Local 1343 and community generosity. 

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A group of people lined up in front of a fire truck inside the bay of a fire department smiling, with some holding envelopes and some in fire fighter uniforms.

Board Highlights - January 9, 2024

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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Board Highlights - December 12, 2023

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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Board Highlights - November 14, 2023

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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