Your Voice Can Redirect Funding to Education
What: Submit recommendations for education funding in the provincial budgetTime Required: About 15 minutesWhere: Budget 2027 Consultation link at consultation-portal.leg.bc.caWhy: To increase funding allocated to educationDeadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 2pm PLEASE NOTE: Submissions are published, so please do not include personal information. BC Parents: We Need Your Voice by June 19! Many parents…
PACnic: May 22
There are few better ways to wrap up the week than gathering the whole family for a relaxed, joy-filled afternoon, so make plans to join us for our PACnic After School on FRIDAY, MAY 22 FROM 3 – 5PM. Bring everyone along and enjoy time together with your school community while the kids play, explore,…
Day of Action Still On
The Day of Action is still happening tomorrow (Friday, May 1, 2026) from 4-5 pm at the office of MLA Paul Choi. While the Province has now announced it will provide up to $9.772 million to cover Burnaby’s unexpected salary arbitration costs, this last-minute funding only prevents what our DPAC Rep Morten aptly called a…
Burnaby Schools Face $9.4M Shock on Top of Deficit Pressure
Burnaby schools are facing a financial pressure point that district leadership says is without parallel elsewhere in the province. Watch the full explanation below by your DPAC Rep Morten to understand the scope of what is unfolding, as well as a CBC news package on the matter. in a nutshell: A provincial payroll-related error, now…
Road Closure on Imperial St at Brantford Ave
Starting some time during the week of January 26th, there will be significant changes to traffic patterns around Brantford due to the ongoing work to replace the Central Park Water Main along Imperial Street. These changes will remain in place for the rest of Term 2 and possibly into Term 3, depending on construction progress.…
World Children’s Day
Some children can’t go to school because it’s not safe or allowed.Some children drink water that can make them sick because it’s all they have.Some children work long hours so their families can eat.Some children don’t get to share their ideas or make choices. These are realities that most children in wealthier countries, like ours,…
Día de los Muertos
Día de Muertos was celebrated this past weekend, as it is traditionally observed across Mexico on November 1 and 2. Our resident expert on the subject, PAC Vice Chair Guillermo, shared his knowledge with all our students today in mini workshops for each division about the Day of the Dead. Each class watched a short…
Monster Mash Oct 17
Dinner plans? Covered. Fun? Guaranteed. Join us Friday, October 17 from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the school gym for a boo-tifully fun family night filled with food, games, dancing, and prizes for all ages. Each $5 student ticket includes access to all activities plus a goodie bag to take home. Adults and children under 4…
What is the FSA?
The Straight Talk on the FSA The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) is a province-wide test given each fall to all Grade 4 and 7 students in BC. It checks core reading, writing, and math skills. It’s not graded, doesn’t appear on report cards, and isn’t used to determine a child’s placement or future opportunities. Why…
2025 Family Photo Night Oct 27
One Night Only! Get those smiles ready because Family Photo Night is coming on Monday, October 27th! Whether it’s your annual portrait, a holiday card photo, or just a beautiful family keepsake for your first year at Brantford, this is your chance to capture it all in a professional mini session right at the school.…