Category: Community
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…
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…
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 BTS Lūʻau
We love celebrating the good things in life, and nothing beats kicking off a brand new school year together. Our annual Back-to-School Party is here, and this year we’re bringing a Hawaiian twist! The Spirit of the Pacific Cultural Society will join us to share the spirit of aloha through music, movement, and hands-on cultural…
Pack In, Pack Out
No Garbage Left Behind! Starting next week, our school is putting a simple habit into action: Pack In, Pack Out. Anything that comes to school or is received here will also head home. Leftovers, wrappers, fruit peels, soiled napkins, and hot lunch containers will all return in your child’s lunch kit. Nothing stays behind. Once…
2025 Alumni Bursary
Reading through this year’s Alumni Bursary applications was both inspiring and humbling. So many former Brantford students shared stories of growth, service, and determination, making the decision incredibly difficult. We were reminded of the strong values and bright potential carried by all our graduates. After much consideration, we are honoured to present this year’s $500…