Sarah, a Grade 11 student from Sa-Hali Secondary in Kamloops, was one of 300 students from across the country chosen to attend the inaugural Canada Youth Summit in Ottawa in early May. This event brought young leaders together to discuss issues that matter to them, from protecting our environment to building more equal and inclusive communities.
> Meet Sarah and learn about her trip to the Canada Youth Summit
Advanced Violence Threat Risk Assessment Training in Victoria
Registrants in this two-day course will learn how to assemble a multidisciplinary team, analyze data and identify high-risk individuals. Please note this course is only offered to those who have already received their Basic VTRA
training. > Register for the Advanced Violence Threat Risk Assessment training
Concerned About the Health Effects of Cannabis and Vaping?
Health Canada has launched a new micro-grants program to support public education projects about the health effects of cannabis and the risks of vaping. This is a great opportunity to access funds for a worthwhile class
project. > Apply for a Health Canada public education micro-grant
B.C. Education on the World Stage
Close to 400 international delegates, B.C. education leaders and students met in Vancouver from May 22-24 to share ideas, discuss innovation in education and examine the skills students need to succeed now and in the future.
> Learn more about the B.C. Education Conference
Life in Foster Care: The Kid Advocate Podcast
Kid Advocate (aka SEMA‘TSE- Jordan) has been in and out of foster care her whole life and wants you to hear her story. Join Jordan as she shares her personal journey through B.C.'s foster care
system. > Listen to the Kid Advocate podcast
Eat Healthy, Raise Funds for Your School
Looking for a healthy, nutritious fundraising activity for your school? Join BC Agriculture in the Classroom's Fresh to You program and receive bundles of locally grown produce you can sell to family and
friends. > Register for Fresh to You today
BC Summer Reading Club is Just Around the Corner
The BC Summer Reading Club is a free literacy program designed to engage children ages 5-14 with libraries and help them maintain their reading skills throughout the summer. Kids have a chance to earn a medal and win
prizes. > Learn more about the 2019 BC Summer Reading Club
Interested in Joining the Ministry of Education Team?
As graduation season approaches, teenagers and their parents will benefit from new regulations put in place by the Province to further strengthen the party bus industry and ensure kids arrive home safely at the end of the
night. > Find out what changes are being made to party bus rules
Addressing the French Teacher Shortage
The federal government recently announced a national strategy to address the shortage of teachers in francophone minority schools as well as French immersion and French as a second language
programs. > Read about efforts to address the French teacher shortage
More Students Supported by SOGI-Inclusive Education
All 60 B.C. school districts and several independent schools have joined the B.C. SOGI Educator Network to help educators make schools safe and inclusive for students of all sexual orientations and gender
identities. > Learn more about the SOGI Network
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