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In My Father's Words: The Story of an Auschwitz Survivor January 27, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. To recognize this historic event, you are invited to share with your students a powerful video about one of its survivors. Told by his son, “Leo’s Journey: In My Father’s Words” is Leo Lowy’s harrowing account of his experience at Auschwitz during World War II (recommended for a Secondary audience).
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Third Annual Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education
Know a teacher, administrator or support worker who is making a positive impact on students and their school communities? Nominations are now open for the third annual Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education.
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The 2020 Moose Hide Campaign is Almost Here Schools are invited to participate in the Moose Hide Campaign on February 24 to help create a safer world for women and children. Show your commitment to ending violence by wearing a Moose Hide pin, fasting for the day, watching the Moose Hide Live Broadcast, accessing learning resources, or taking part in other events across the province.
| New Indigenous Education Resources Two new resources to support teachers in incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in their classrooms are now available. Check out the Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives in K–12 Curriculum and the Indigenous Education Resource Inventory on the Ministry of Education's curriculum website for more details.
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Equity in Action: Supporting Indigenous Student Success In August 2016, the BC Ministry of Education and six pilot school districts created a project to help ensure equitable experiences and educational activities for all Indigenous learners. Now in its third year, the Equity in Action Project is proving to be a very powerful tool in supporting Indigenous learners across the province.
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French Immersion Celebration Week 2020 February 3-9, 2020 is French Immersion Celebration Week in B.C. This is an opportunity for schools, students, districts and communities to celebrate the success of education in Canada's official languages. Join the festivities!
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Canadian Francophone Games Education Resource The Canadian Francophone Games are coming to Victoria in July 2020. A new educational resource promoting the Games that explores the themes of la francophonie, sustainability and Indigenous ways of knowing is now available.
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Learning in French Together Online Resource Learning Together in French is a new website for parents, educators and administrators who want to learn more about B.C.‘s French education programs and how they are designed to include all students. Check out this great new resource.
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Vaping Prevention Toolkit A Vaping Prevention Toolkit is available on the BC Lung Association website. The toolkit contains various anti-vaping resources for teachers and parents, such as infographics and information sheets, in multiple languages. All materials were pilot tested and evaluated in schools.
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Skills Canada BC to Host the 2020 Nationals Skills Canada BC will host the Skills Canada 2020 National Competition in Vancouver, May 27 – 30, 2020, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Winners of Skills Canada BC’s Provincial Competition will compete for gold, silver and bronze in the leading trade and technology competitions during this Olympic-style 2-day national event.
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