I hope everyone has had a great start to the second half of
the school year. Over the past few months, I have had an opportunity to connect
with families, students, staff members and with our broader community. I have
seen a lot of exciting opportunities for students to explore their interests,
celebrate their identities, and develop skills and knowledge that will benefit
them in the future.
Many students are participating in skills competitions
or other events where they problem-solve, innovate, collaborate and further
develop their technical skills. Students compete in robotics, construction,
hairdressing, transportation, 3D animation and much more. These events are
among the many options available to help students explore different careers and
pathways,
and gain valuable experience. We are grateful for the support of community
partners in helping to provide these great learning opportunities to our
students.
I also want to express my appreciation to our broader school
community. One of the priorities in our Multi-Year
Strategic Plan is to build collaborative relationships. The relationships
that our schools have with families is so important. There are many different
ways you can be involved - talking to your child’s teacher, asking your child
about homework, or volunteering on a field trip or the school council. Your
contributions make a difference to your child’s success and to the success of
our schools.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable March Break.
Allan Tam
Trustee
