Local By-Election - School Trustee
The Local By-Election will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Elections and by-elections are conducted according to the rule and regulations set out in the Local Government Act which governs government elections throughout British Columbia.
Should a significant weather event occur, such as heavy snowfall, the Chief Election Officer will use his discretion to postpone the General Election Day by one week to Saturday, January 22, 2022. This decision will be made by 8:00 pm on January 14, 2022.
Please note, there are many advance and special voting opportunities for the local by-election. Find a place near you.
Education Committee Meeting
At the Education Committee Meeting Wednesday, January 5, 2022, Superintendent Saywell provided the committee with an Omicron update. Superintendent Saywell also provided rationale about a potential school name change for Coal Tyee Elementary. The committee also received updates about the International Student Education Department, the Career Technical Centre, Island ConnectED and Learning Alternatives programs. View the agenda here.
Hul’qumi’num Phrase of the Week
To view all Hul’qumi’num Phrases of the Week, visit NLPS Learns.
Reframing Canadians' Understanding of Residential Schools in the Age of Reconciliation
Join us on Wednesday, January 12 from 3-4pm for an insightful conversation with Karine Vanthuyne about the power of residential school survivors and the long-term impact residential schools has had.
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Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools