On May 17 Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools partnered with Special Olympics British Columbia to host the Inaugural BC School Sport Soccer Competition at the Q’unq’inuqwstuxw turf field. In the unified division were teams from John Barsby Community School, and two teams from Lake Trail Community School.
The Special Olympics division had teams from Dover Bay Secondary, Nanaimo District Secondary and Alberni District Secondary School. A fantastic day was had by all playing soccer, participating in skills and drill competitions, playing fun games such as spike ball, bean bag toss, horseshoes, and card games. The best part of the day was all the socializing that took place with the athletes and all the peer volunteers from Nanaimo District Secondary Lacrosse and Beach Volleyball academy programs.
For some athletes this was the first time they got to represent their school and proudly wear the school uniform in an athletic competition. The winner of the unified division was John Barsby Community School and the winner of the Special Olympics division was Dover Bay Secondary School. Here's a quick look at some of the events.
Rainbow Masquerade
The Queer Strait Alliance team from John Barsby and Learning Alternatives are inviting Grade 11 and 12 students to a Rainbow Masquerade on Thursday, June 22. The event will be in black light; glow-in-the-dark paint will be supplied. Masks will also be available. Tickets are available for sale at your school office or on Eventbrite for $5.
Special Business Committee Meeting
At the Special Business Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 17, the committee recommended that the Board of Education reopen Rutherford Elementary in September 2025 subject to final approval. The committee also discussed Annual Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. View the entire agenda here.
Shoreline Clean up
The Climate Club at Rock City Elementary has been learning, teaching, and leading their classmates in climate concerns and strategies to help our environment. One project was to lead a hike down to Departure Bay Beach to do a Great Shoreline Clean-up. The Climate Club has been running initiatives all year and are finishing off with a bake sale, Wednesdays after school, to raise money for Old Growth Conservation. Their passion and advocacy are recognized and appreciated by the school and the district.
Board Seeking Feedback
The Board of Education is seeking feedback on a draft policy and the deletion of a Bylaw. You have until May 26, 2023, to share your feedback.
Hul’q’umi’num’ Language | Focus on feelings
Deadline Extended to May 26, 2023
The deadline for applications has been extended until May 26, 2023 for the Youth Climate Activism Award. The Youth Climate Activism Award is open to students under 20 years of age in British Columbia who demonstrate impactful, unique and creative actions to mitigate climate change.
There are two ways you can enter (1 entry per person in BC):
- Submit a five-minute video
- Submit a 500-word essay (with or without photos)
What you can win:
- Youth aged 14 and under $500
- Youth aged 14-20 $1,000
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