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Students at Sunnyside Elementary met with Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and Board Chair Gary Tymoschuk to learn about local government, decision making and community leadership.
Thanks to Mayor Locke and the Sunnyside team for supporting this learning opportunity!
#SurreyBC #SurreySchools
Thanks to Mayor Locke and the Sunnyside team for supporting this learning opportunity!
#SurreyBC #SurreySchools
November 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Students at Sunnyside Elementary met with Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and Board Chair Gary Tymoschuk to learn about local government, decision making and community leadership.
Thanks to Mayor Locke and the Sunnyside team for supporting this learning opportunity!
#SurreyBC #SurreySchools
Thanks to Mayor Locke and the Sunnyside team for supporting this learning opportunity!
#SurreyBC #SurreySchools
🤝The Surrey Board of Education met local MLAs to discuss student & family priorities: funding 🎯, classrooms 🏫, capital projects 🛠️, inclusive ed 💬, mental health 🧠 & collaboration 🤝.
Thanks to our MLA partners for the thoughtful dialogue.
#BCed #StudentsFirst #BCpoli #SurreyBC #SurreySchools
Thanks to our MLA partners for the thoughtful dialogue.
#BCed #StudentsFirst #BCpoli #SurreyBC #SurreySchools
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
🤝The Surrey Board of Education met local MLAs to discuss student & family priorities: funding 🎯, classrooms 🏫, capital projects 🛠️, inclusive ed 💬, mental health 🧠 & collaboration 🤝.
Thanks to our MLA partners for the thoughtful dialogue.
#BCed #StudentsFirst #BCpoli #SurreyBC #SurreySchools
Thanks to our MLA partners for the thoughtful dialogue.
#BCed #StudentsFirst #BCpoli #SurreyBC #SurreySchools
For the coming year, the Surrey Board of Education has re-elected Chair @tymoschukg.bsky.social and elected Trustee @garrythind.bsky.social as the new vice-chair.
Tymoschuk has served as board chair since 2024 while Thind succeeds Terry Allen, who served from 2024-25 and 2017-22.
Read more below:
Tymoschuk has served as board chair since 2024 while Thind succeeds Terry Allen, who served from 2024-25 and 2017-22.
Read more below:
Surrey Board of Education re-elects chair, elects new vice-chair
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November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
For the coming year, the Surrey Board of Education has re-elected Chair @tymoschukg.bsky.social and elected Trustee @garrythind.bsky.social as the new vice-chair.
Tymoschuk has served as board chair since 2024 while Thind succeeds Terry Allen, who served from 2024-25 and 2017-22.
Read more below:
Tymoschuk has served as board chair since 2024 while Thind succeeds Terry Allen, who served from 2024-25 and 2017-22.
Read more below:
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Feeling sniffly? 🤧
Small habits can make a big difference. Keep germs from spreading by:
✅Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow
✅ Throwing out tissues right away
✅ Washing your hands right after
Small habits can make a big difference. Keep germs from spreading by:
✅Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow
✅ Throwing out tissues right away
✅ Washing your hands right after
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Feeling sniffly? 🤧
Small habits can make a big difference. Keep germs from spreading by:
✅Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow
✅ Throwing out tissues right away
✅ Washing your hands right after
Small habits can make a big difference. Keep germs from spreading by:
✅Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow
✅ Throwing out tissues right away
✅ Washing your hands right after
The next public Surrey Board of Education meeting takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at the District Education Centre (14033 92 Ave).
All are welcome to attend and the livestream will appear on the page at 7pm with a recording posted later.
Agenda & info: surreyschools.ca/page/622/boa...
All are welcome to attend and the livestream will appear on the page at 7pm with a recording posted later.
Agenda & info: surreyschools.ca/page/622/boa...
Board Meetings
The Surrey Board of Education meets on the dates below, at 7:00 pm in Room #2020 at the District Education Centre, located at 14033 92nd Avenue:
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November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The next public Surrey Board of Education meeting takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at the District Education Centre (14033 92 Ave).
All are welcome to attend and the livestream will appear on the page at 7pm with a recording posted later.
Agenda & info: surreyschools.ca/page/622/boa...
All are welcome to attend and the livestream will appear on the page at 7pm with a recording posted later.
Agenda & info: surreyschools.ca/page/622/boa...
✨Three new AI platforms have been approved for student use to enhance learning in classrooms!
🪄 MagicSchool, SchoolAI and TeachAid join our list of approved programs, with access granted by teachers for students with parent consent.
🖱️ Read how Surrey Schools is leading the learning on AI!
🪄 MagicSchool, SchoolAI and TeachAid join our list of approved programs, with access granted by teachers for students with parent consent.
🖱️ Read how Surrey Schools is leading the learning on AI!
A look ahead at artificial intelligence: Surrey Schools approves three AI platforms for student use
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November 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
✨Three new AI platforms have been approved for student use to enhance learning in classrooms!
🪄 MagicSchool, SchoolAI and TeachAid join our list of approved programs, with access granted by teachers for students with parent consent.
🖱️ Read how Surrey Schools is leading the learning on AI!
🪄 MagicSchool, SchoolAI and TeachAid join our list of approved programs, with access granted by teachers for students with parent consent.
🖱️ Read how Surrey Schools is leading the learning on AI!
In honour of Remembrance Day, our schools hosted assemblies, built displays and shared unique initiatives to recognize Canada's veterans.
At École Salish Secondary, a new poetry contest inspired meaningful reflections on our history for Remembrance Day.
To our veterans, we will always remember.
At École Salish Secondary, a new poetry contest inspired meaningful reflections on our history for Remembrance Day.
To our veterans, we will always remember.
‘We Remember, Not Resent’: Poetry contest inspires sombre student reflections for Remembrance Day
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November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In honour of Remembrance Day, our schools hosted assemblies, built displays and shared unique initiatives to recognize Canada's veterans.
At École Salish Secondary, a new poetry contest inspired meaningful reflections on our history for Remembrance Day.
To our veterans, we will always remember.
At École Salish Secondary, a new poetry contest inspired meaningful reflections on our history for Remembrance Day.
To our veterans, we will always remember.
Tomorrow is National Indigenous Veterans Day, honouring the contributions of 7,000+ Indigenous soldiers in Canada’s war efforts
Paula James shares the stories of her cousins, both from the Katzie First Nation, who served in Canada’s military.
To all Indigenous veterans, thank you for your service.
Paula James shares the stories of her cousins, both from the Katzie First Nation, who served in Canada’s military.
To all Indigenous veterans, thank you for your service.
Surrey Schools remembers and honours First Nations soldiers for National Indigenous Veterans Day
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November 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Tomorrow is National Indigenous Veterans Day, honouring the contributions of 7,000+ Indigenous soldiers in Canada’s war efforts
Paula James shares the stories of her cousins, both from the Katzie First Nation, who served in Canada’s military.
To all Indigenous veterans, thank you for your service.
Paula James shares the stories of her cousins, both from the Katzie First Nation, who served in Canada’s military.
To all Indigenous veterans, thank you for your service.
🍁 A Fleetwood Park teacher is headed to Ottawa to receive the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence!
🍎 Derek Fournier is known for engaging classes in global citizenship, community involvement, racial equity, positive leadership and digital literacy.
👏 Congratulations, Derek!
🍎 Derek Fournier is known for engaging classes in global citizenship, community involvement, racial equity, positive leadership and digital literacy.
👏 Congratulations, Derek!
Fleetwood Park Secondary teacher wins Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence
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November 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🍁 A Fleetwood Park teacher is headed to Ottawa to receive the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence!
🍎 Derek Fournier is known for engaging classes in global citizenship, community involvement, racial equity, positive leadership and digital literacy.
👏 Congratulations, Derek!
🍎 Derek Fournier is known for engaging classes in global citizenship, community involvement, racial equity, positive leadership and digital literacy.
👏 Congratulations, Derek!
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Winter wellness starts here. By taking simple steps now, you can get a head start on winter health and safety. From getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19, practicing healthy habits, knowing the best care option or learning how to stay safe in cold and wet weather, we have you covered.
October 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Winter wellness starts here. By taking simple steps now, you can get a head start on winter health and safety. From getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19, practicing healthy habits, knowing the best care option or learning how to stay safe in cold and wet weather, we have you covered.
🫶 November is Adoption & Permanency Awareness Month, a chance to celebrate adoptive families and highlight the needs of children without permanent homes
🏡 Surrey Schools recognizes the many families who have embraced adoption and welcomed youth with open arms
💕Thank you for your kindness and care!
🏡 Surrey Schools recognizes the many families who have embraced adoption and welcomed youth with open arms
💕Thank you for your kindness and care!
Surrey Schools highlights Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month
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November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🫶 November is Adoption & Permanency Awareness Month, a chance to celebrate adoptive families and highlight the needs of children without permanent homes
🏡 Surrey Schools recognizes the many families who have embraced adoption and welcomed youth with open arms
💕Thank you for your kindness and care!
🏡 Surrey Schools recognizes the many families who have embraced adoption and welcomed youth with open arms
💕Thank you for your kindness and care!
🎃 It's Halloween! And as kids trick-or-treat, Surrey Schools is taking measures to deter vandalism at schools
The district is asking families to report any acts of vandalism they come across. Call 9-1-1 for obvious, active vandalism or 604-599-0502 for non-emergencies.
Let's keep our schools safe!
The district is asking families to report any acts of vandalism they come across. Call 9-1-1 for obvious, active vandalism or 604-599-0502 for non-emergencies.
Let's keep our schools safe!
Surrey Schools taking measures to fight vandalism and property damage at Halloween
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October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🎃 It's Halloween! And as kids trick-or-treat, Surrey Schools is taking measures to deter vandalism at schools
The district is asking families to report any acts of vandalism they come across. Call 9-1-1 for obvious, active vandalism or 604-599-0502 for non-emergencies.
Let's keep our schools safe!
The district is asking families to report any acts of vandalism they come across. Call 9-1-1 for obvious, active vandalism or 604-599-0502 for non-emergencies.
Let's keep our schools safe!
🎼 Can you hear the music? Lena Shaw Elementary has a whole host of new instruments thanks to a generous grant from MusiCounts!
🎧 The school recently received $18,000 for culturally relevant and tech-forward instruments, funding new marimbas and beat-making equipment!
👏 Thank you MusiCounts!
🎧 The school recently received $18,000 for culturally relevant and tech-forward instruments, funding new marimbas and beat-making equipment!
👏 Thank you MusiCounts!
Lena Shaw Elementary receives $18K MusiCounts grant for culturally relevant, tech-forward instruments
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October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🎼 Can you hear the music? Lena Shaw Elementary has a whole host of new instruments thanks to a generous grant from MusiCounts!
🎧 The school recently received $18,000 for culturally relevant and tech-forward instruments, funding new marimbas and beat-making equipment!
👏 Thank you MusiCounts!
🎧 The school recently received $18,000 for culturally relevant and tech-forward instruments, funding new marimbas and beat-making equipment!
👏 Thank you MusiCounts!
🧑🦱 Next Wednesday is Take Our Kids to Work Day, and we’re excited for 5,000+ students to take part in their first job shadows!
👩💼 The district has a variety of departments – including Facilities, IT, HR, Research and more – highlighting the many career paths available at Surrey Schools
🖱️ Learn more!
👩💼 The district has a variety of departments – including Facilities, IT, HR, Research and more – highlighting the many career paths available at Surrey Schools
🖱️ Learn more!
Grade 9s! Take Our Kids to Work Day is Nov. 5!
“The purpose is to support and encourage young people, and allow them to explore their interests and careers and whatever they’re looking into,” said Dorota Peacock, Career Education Coordinator at Surrey Schools, noting this year’s theme is Lift Up the Future.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
🧑🦱 Next Wednesday is Take Our Kids to Work Day, and we’re excited for 5,000+ students to take part in their first job shadows!
👩💼 The district has a variety of departments – including Facilities, IT, HR, Research and more – highlighting the many career paths available at Surrey Schools
🖱️ Learn more!
👩💼 The district has a variety of departments – including Facilities, IT, HR, Research and more – highlighting the many career paths available at Surrey Schools
🖱️ Learn more!
🎙️ A new podcast by district staff is connecting teachers with education experts from around the globe!
💬 From professors to prime ministers, Leading Voices in Education hosts in-depth and insightful conversations on childhood development, Indigenous relations, compassion and more!
🖱️ Learn more!
💬 From professors to prime ministers, Leading Voices in Education hosts in-depth and insightful conversations on childhood development, Indigenous relations, compassion and more!
🖱️ Learn more!
Leading Voices: Surrey Schools podcast connects educators with experts
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October 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🎙️ A new podcast by district staff is connecting teachers with education experts from around the globe!
💬 From professors to prime ministers, Leading Voices in Education hosts in-depth and insightful conversations on childhood development, Indigenous relations, compassion and more!
🖱️ Learn more!
💬 From professors to prime ministers, Leading Voices in Education hosts in-depth and insightful conversations on childhood development, Indigenous relations, compassion and more!
🖱️ Learn more!
🎃 Halloween is around the corner! And Surrey Schools is reminding everyone to be safe and respectful while celebrating the scariest night of the year.
🧛 The district has a number of tips for safe trick-or-treating and respectful costumes to ensure a happy Halloween for all!
😄 Read more below!
🧛 The district has a number of tips for safe trick-or-treating and respectful costumes to ensure a happy Halloween for all!
😄 Read more below!
Celebrate Halloween safely and respectfully
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October 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🎃 Halloween is around the corner! And Surrey Schools is reminding everyone to be safe and respectful while celebrating the scariest night of the year.
🧛 The district has a number of tips for safe trick-or-treating and respectful costumes to ensure a happy Halloween for all!
😄 Read more below!
🧛 The district has a number of tips for safe trick-or-treating and respectful costumes to ensure a happy Halloween for all!
😄 Read more below!
👏 Happy Diwali! Schools across #SurreyBC and #WhiteRockBC are joining in to celebrate India’s biggest and brightest holiday!
🪔 Diwali is recognized by Sikhs, Hindus, Jains and some Buddhists, with diyas symbolizing the victory of light over darkness!
😄 See what Woodland Park is doing to celebrate!
🪔 Diwali is recognized by Sikhs, Hindus, Jains and some Buddhists, with diyas symbolizing the victory of light over darkness!
😄 See what Woodland Park is doing to celebrate!
Woodland Park Elementary and schools across Surrey and White Rock celebrate Diwali
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October 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
👏 Happy Diwali! Schools across #SurreyBC and #WhiteRockBC are joining in to celebrate India’s biggest and brightest holiday!
🪔 Diwali is recognized by Sikhs, Hindus, Jains and some Buddhists, with diyas symbolizing the victory of light over darkness!
😄 See what Woodland Park is doing to celebrate!
🪔 Diwali is recognized by Sikhs, Hindus, Jains and some Buddhists, with diyas symbolizing the victory of light over darkness!
😄 See what Woodland Park is doing to celebrate!
🤩 WOW! The generosity of numerous donors led to thousands of donations to prepare students for the 2025-26 school year!
🎒 Surrey Schools received nearly 2,000 backpacks and $90K+ in supplies for students, distributed to almost every school in the district!
👏 THANK YOU to all of our amazing donors!
🎒 Surrey Schools received nearly 2,000 backpacks and $90K+ in supplies for students, distributed to almost every school in the district!
👏 THANK YOU to all of our amazing donors!
Surrey Schools receives nearly 2,000 backpacks, $90k+ worth of student supplies from donors
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October 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🤩 WOW! The generosity of numerous donors led to thousands of donations to prepare students for the 2025-26 school year!
🎒 Surrey Schools received nearly 2,000 backpacks and $90K+ in supplies for students, distributed to almost every school in the district!
👏 THANK YOU to all of our amazing donors!
🎒 Surrey Schools received nearly 2,000 backpacks and $90K+ in supplies for students, distributed to almost every school in the district!
👏 THANK YOU to all of our amazing donors!
🎇 With Diwali and Halloween around the corner, #SurreySchools is sharing some fireworks safety reminders for safe celebrations!
🙅 Setting off fireworks on school grounds is prohibited, and #SurreyBC police and bylaw officers will be patrolling to ensure public safety.
👇 Read more and stay safe!
🙅 Setting off fireworks on school grounds is prohibited, and #SurreyBC police and bylaw officers will be patrolling to ensure public safety.
👇 Read more and stay safe!
Fireworks safety reminders for Diwali and Halloween
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October 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🎇 With Diwali and Halloween around the corner, #SurreySchools is sharing some fireworks safety reminders for safe celebrations!
🙅 Setting off fireworks on school grounds is prohibited, and #SurreyBC police and bylaw officers will be patrolling to ensure public safety.
👇 Read more and stay safe!
🙅 Setting off fireworks on school grounds is prohibited, and #SurreyBC police and bylaw officers will be patrolling to ensure public safety.
👇 Read more and stay safe!
In a recent first, K-12 enrolment saw a slight drop of 1.12% for the 2025-26 school year.
The unusual decline is attributed to moving trends and short-term changes in immigration policies that are also impacting neighbouring districts, with growth expected to return in the long run.
Read more:
The unusual decline is attributed to moving trends and short-term changes in immigration policies that are also impacting neighbouring districts, with growth expected to return in the long run.
Read more:
Surrey Schools sees slight drop in K-12 enrolment for 2025-26 school year
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October 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In a recent first, K-12 enrolment saw a slight drop of 1.12% for the 2025-26 school year.
The unusual decline is attributed to moving trends and short-term changes in immigration policies that are also impacting neighbouring districts, with growth expected to return in the long run.
Read more:
The unusual decline is attributed to moving trends and short-term changes in immigration policies that are also impacting neighbouring districts, with growth expected to return in the long run.
Read more:
😄 New BAA courses are coming to Surrey Schools!
📻💵 In the 2026-27 school year, senior secondary students will be able to take Financial Literacy 12 and RF Communications 11, two newly approved BAA courses designed by district secondary teachers and helping teachers!
🖱️ Read more about both courses!
📻💵 In the 2026-27 school year, senior secondary students will be able to take Financial Literacy 12 and RF Communications 11, two newly approved BAA courses designed by district secondary teachers and helping teachers!
🖱️ Read more about both courses!
Board approves new financial literacy and radio frequency communications BAA courses
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October 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
😄 New BAA courses are coming to Surrey Schools!
📻💵 In the 2026-27 school year, senior secondary students will be able to take Financial Literacy 12 and RF Communications 11, two newly approved BAA courses designed by district secondary teachers and helping teachers!
🖱️ Read more about both courses!
📻💵 In the 2026-27 school year, senior secondary students will be able to take Financial Literacy 12 and RF Communications 11, two newly approved BAA courses designed by district secondary teachers and helping teachers!
🖱️ Read more about both courses!
🌞 Summer may be over but we’re still fondly remembering another great season of Summer Learning!
✍️ This year saw nearly 15,000 students enroll in dozens of courses, including language classes, P.E., trades, sciences and more!
👇 Read all about Summer Learning below!
✍️ This year saw nearly 15,000 students enroll in dozens of courses, including language classes, P.E., trades, sciences and more!
👇 Read all about Summer Learning below!
Surrey Schools sees nearly 15,000 students enroll in Summer Learning
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October 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🌞 Summer may be over but we’re still fondly remembering another great season of Summer Learning!
✍️ This year saw nearly 15,000 students enroll in dozens of courses, including language classes, P.E., trades, sciences and more!
👇 Read all about Summer Learning below!
✍️ This year saw nearly 15,000 students enroll in dozens of courses, including language classes, P.E., trades, sciences and more!
👇 Read all about Summer Learning below!
🫨 All #SurreyBC and #WhiteRockBC schools! Get ready for the Great B.C. ShakeOut!
🌎 Next Thursday, students and staff across the district will Drop, Cover and Hold On in the annual earthquake drill alongside nearly 500,000 British Columbians!
👇 Learn more about earthquake safety and preparedness!
🌎 Next Thursday, students and staff across the district will Drop, Cover and Hold On in the annual earthquake drill alongside nearly 500,000 British Columbians!
👇 Learn more about earthquake safety and preparedness!
Join the Great B.C. ShakeOut on Oct. 16 for earthquake preparedness!
www.surreyschools.ca
October 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🫨 All #SurreyBC and #WhiteRockBC schools! Get ready for the Great B.C. ShakeOut!
🌎 Next Thursday, students and staff across the district will Drop, Cover and Hold On in the annual earthquake drill alongside nearly 500,000 British Columbians!
👇 Learn more about earthquake safety and preparedness!
🌎 Next Thursday, students and staff across the district will Drop, Cover and Hold On in the annual earthquake drill alongside nearly 500,000 British Columbians!
👇 Learn more about earthquake safety and preparedness!
🧠 For Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, the district is sharing numerous resources for all to support their mental health and well-being.
🫂 The district and the province have many guides, contacts, videos and tools available for those needing support.
🖱️ Click for more:
🫂 The district and the province have many guides, contacts, videos and tools available for those needing support.
🖱️ Click for more:
Mental Illness Awareness Week & World Mental Health Day: supports and resources
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October 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🧠 For Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, the district is sharing numerous resources for all to support their mental health and well-being.
🫂 The district and the province have many guides, contacts, videos and tools available for those needing support.
🖱️ Click for more:
🫂 The district and the province have many guides, contacts, videos and tools available for those needing support.
🖱️ Click for more:
Students at North Ridge Elementary spent time this week learning about Navratri, a Hindu festival filled with music, dance and vibrant traditions 🌸✨
Through colouring activities and classroom learning, students explored the meaning and customs of this important cultural celebration.
Through colouring activities and classroom learning, students explored the meaning and customs of this important cultural celebration.
October 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Students at North Ridge Elementary spent time this week learning about Navratri, a Hindu festival filled with music, dance and vibrant traditions 🌸✨
Through colouring activities and classroom learning, students explored the meaning and customs of this important cultural celebration.
Through colouring activities and classroom learning, students explored the meaning and customs of this important cultural celebration.