Schools

FILE - Dolly Parton, left, and Miley Cyrus perform “Jolene” at the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2019. Administrators at Heyer Elementary School in Waukesha, Wis., aren’t letting a first-grade class perform “Rainbowland,” a Cyrus and Parton duet from Cyrus’ 2017 album “Younger Now,” promoting LGBTQ acceptance, because they say the song could be seen as controversial. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

American elementary school bans Miley, Dolly duet from class concert

Performance of the song Rainbowland ‘could be perceived as controversial’

 

Forensics on the scene at Charles P. Allen High School in Halifax, Monday, March 20, 2023. Halifax police have arrested a student after three people were stabbed at a high school this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Riley Smith

Halifax student charged with attempted murder as debate grows over school violence

Accused also treated in hospital for stab wounds, no indication of how he received those injuries

 

A Halifax Regional Police emblem is seen on a police officer in Halifax on July 2, 2020. Halifax police say a student was arrested after three people were stabbed this morning at a high school in the Bedford area. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Three people stabbed at high school in the Halifax area, student in custody

School was locked down and then closed for the remainder of the day

 

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Many kids are struggling in school. Do their parents know?

Evena Joseph was unaware how much her 10-year-old son was struggling in…

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On Wednesday morning, HSS students got to hear from motivational speaker Ian Tyson on what it means to be kind. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Hope Secondary School students show compassion during Kindness Week

The week held various events all dedicated to encouraging various acts of kindness

On Wednesday morning, HSS students got to hear from motivational speaker Ian Tyson on what it means to be kind. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
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Rogue raccoon recesses class at Kelowna school

South Kelowna Elementary closed for the day after a visit by a raccoon

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Coast Mountains School District 82 Superintendent of Schools Aaron Callaghan confirmed the teacher is no longer employed with SD82. (File photo)

Anti-vax outburst lands ex-northwest B.C. teacher in hot water

Secondary teacher who stormed cafeteria vaccine clinic no longer employed by school district

Coast Mountains School District 82 Superintendent of Schools Aaron Callaghan confirmed the teacher is no longer employed with SD82. (File photo)
Coquihalla Elementary School’s first graders put on a Lunar New Year parade to chase away bad luck. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Coquihalla Elementary first graders stage Lunar New Year parade

Grade 1 students chase away bad luck while learning about different cultures and traditions

Coquihalla Elementary School’s first graders put on a Lunar New Year parade to chase away bad luck. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
Dustin Neufeld’s first grade students sat in front of principal Bruce Becker’s desk in order to have their demands heard. (Dustin Neufeld)

Coquihalla’s first grade students host peaceful protest in honour of MLK day

Students protested their right to use the ‘Big Kid Playground’ while learning about MLK

Dustin Neufeld’s first grade students sat in front of principal Bruce Becker’s desk in order to have their demands heard. (Dustin Neufeld)
An ex-principal of Britannia Community Elementary School in Vancouver is facing a lawsuit from the school district, which claims she stole more than $170,000 from the school. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Former B.C. principal stole $170K from Vancouver elementary school, lawsuit claims

Tricia Low accused of stealing gift cards from families in need, using school funds for herself

An ex-principal of Britannia Community Elementary School in Vancouver is facing a lawsuit from the school district, which claims she stole more than $170,000 from the school. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
A new interactive sensory pathway was added to the school over the winter break. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Coquihalla Elementary School encouraging movement through new sensory pathway

More in-between class movement

A new interactive sensory pathway was added to the school over the winter break. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
All schools are closed today (Nov. 30) for School District 78. (SD78)

UFV Hope campus and all schools in District 78 closed today

Snow and poor driving conditions on Highway 1 and Highway 7 causes closure of schools

All schools are closed today (Nov. 30) for School District 78. (SD78)
Former B.C. private school counsellor Luke Lawson will never be allowed to teach in the province again, following a child pornography conviction and investigation by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation. (Credit: Pixabay)

B.C. private school counsellor banned for life following child porn sentence

Nude images of young girls found inside Luke Lawson’s home during 2020 police search

Former B.C. private school counsellor Luke Lawson will never be allowed to teach in the province again, following a child pornography conviction and investigation by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation. (Credit: Pixabay)
Kasari Govender, British Columbia’s Human Rights Commissioner, is seen in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-B.C. Human Rights Commission. *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Human Rights Commissioner calls for an end to police officer program in B.C. schools

Marginalized students, as well as their parents and communities, have raised significant concerns

Kasari Govender, British Columbia’s Human Rights Commissioner, is seen in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-B.C. Human Rights Commission. *MANDATORY CREDIT*
A year after his passing, a new Cookie Monster wood carving was unveiled Wednesday morning (Nov. 16) at school in honour of Ron Westerlund. (Riley Forman/Facebook)

Boston Bar Elementary-Secondary School welcomes Cookie Monster

The life of Ron “Cookie Monster” Westerlund honoured with a wood carving Cookie Monster

A year after his passing, a new Cookie Monster wood carving was unveiled Wednesday morning (Nov. 16) at school in honour of Ron Westerlund. (Riley Forman/Facebook)
Two B.C. teachers disciplined for angry interactions with students. (Pixabay)

2 B.C. teachers disciplined over angry, intimidating behaviour

One school teacher yelled at elementary school student, held their shoulders

Two B.C. teachers disciplined for angry interactions with students. (Pixabay)
Coquihalla Elementary is recognizing 49 of their grade six students for taking part in the Hope-Nicola hike on Wednesday (Oct. 26). (Bruce Becker)

Coquihalla elementary students recognized for participating in the annual fall hike

49 grade six students learn about the local history of the area while enjoying the wonders of nature

Coquihalla Elementary is recognizing 49 of their grade six students for taking part in the Hope-Nicola hike on Wednesday (Oct. 26). (Bruce Becker)
British Columbia’s provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Friday July 3, 2020. The organization that represents the British Columbia government in negotiations with the province’s teachers says it has reached a tentative contract with educators. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

B.C. teachers union says new contract puts teachers in ‘top tier’ in Canada

Annual salaries set to increase by $6,000 to $8,500 by 3rd year

British Columbia’s provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Friday July 3, 2020. The organization that represents the British Columbia government in negotiations with the province’s teachers says it has reached a tentative contract with educators. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Both Sicamous and Salmon Arm RCMP are requesting the public’s help locating the suspect in two separate incidents in Sicamous and Salmon Arm on Oct. 21 that they think may have been committed by the same person. The first image from left was taken in Sicamous, the second in Salmon Arm. (RCMP images)

Same man suspected in Sicamous sexual assault, Salmon Arm indecent exposure

RCMP would like public’s help in locating suspect, also seeking more witnesses

Both Sicamous and Salmon Arm RCMP are requesting the public’s help locating the suspect in two separate incidents in Sicamous and Salmon Arm on Oct. 21 that they think may have been committed by the same person. The first image from left was taken in Sicamous, the second in Salmon Arm. (RCMP images)
Silver Creek Elementary is hosting their first ever Inclusion Fair next Thursday (Nov. 3). (Silver Creek Elementary)

Silver Creek Elementary hosts first Inclusion Fair for those living with disabilities

The fair showcases vendors and services available to students and families living with disabilities

Silver Creek Elementary is hosting their first ever Inclusion Fair next Thursday (Nov. 3). (Silver Creek Elementary)
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