Uncategorized Archives - Burnaby Schools /category/uncategorized/ School District 41 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:55:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 /wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-graphic_sd41_logo512x512-32x32.png Uncategorized Archives - Burnaby Schools /category/uncategorized/ 32 32 Student Athletes: From Participation to Podiums /student-athletes-from-participation-to-podiums/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0000 /?p=31326 The spring sports season saw many Burnaby Schools athletes reach the podium, earning medals and delivering strong performances at the highest level of school sport competition. Additionally, students across […]

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The spring sports season saw many Burnaby Schools athletes reach the podium, earning medals and delivering strong performances at the highest level of school sport competition. Additionally, students across the District gained valuable experiences and learning through competition and play.

Moscrop Secondary’s athletes took the male and female gold at Provincials in the 1500 metre Walk Race. Both went on to compete at Nationals and each won at the highest level, bringing home gold medals. In Provincials for racewalking, a Cariboo Hill Secondary athlete captured silver in the Senior Girls 1500 metre.

There was much success in hockey, with Burnaby Mountain Secondary’s team taking the BC Hockey Tier 3 cup, and Burnaby North Secondary capturing the cup for Tier 1. In ball hockey, Burnaby Central Secondary was after winning the provincial championship.

In Netball, Moscrop Secondary’s Junior Girls Team brought home the Provincial Championship title. Burnaby North Secondary’s Senior Team won bronze, while their Junior Team earned silver. Burnaby North’s Senior Ultimate Team took silver at the AAA Provincials.

In relay races in track, the Junior Girls Team at Burnaby North Secondary won bronze in the 4 x 100 metre, and silver in the 4 x 400 metre race. Burnaby Central Secondary’s Grade 8 Boys 4 x 100 metre Relay Team earned silver. The Junior Boys 4 x 400 metre Relay Team at Burnaby Mountain Secondary took bronze at Provincials.

An athlete at Cariboo Hill Secondary brought home silver in track in the Senior Boys 400 metre race. In the Junior Boys Shotput, an athlete from Byrne Creek Community School also earned silver. Moscrop Secondary hosted Provincials for Badminton. Their own Boys Team finished 7th, while their Girls Team took 8th place in all of BC.

Burnaby Mountain Secondary’s Unified Basketball Team competed in the Special Olympics BC Provincial Jamboree. Burnaby Mountain’s team also hosted the finals for the District’s Unified Basketball league. Learn more about unified sport in Burnaby Schools here.

Elementary students across Burnaby Schools had the chance to participate in track to develop their athleticism, sportsmanship, communication, and team-building skills. Their efforts were tested, and fun was had at District Elementary Track Meets.

 

Posted June 2026

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Education Through the Arts – Elementary Information Session /education-through-the-arts-elementary-open-house/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:28:56 +0000 /?p=29705 Open House at Confederation Park Education Through the Arts is a District-wide Program of Choice option located at Confederation Park Elementary. The program integrates the Fine Arts strands of […]

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Open House at Confederation Park

Education Through the Arts is a District-wide Program of Choice option located at Confederation Park Elementary. The program integrates the Fine Arts strands of music, dance, visual arts, and drama with core academic subjects.

Learn more at an open house on Wednesday, February 11 at 4:30pm.

See the flyer for more about the information evening.

Learn more about the Education Through the Arts program .

Student Planning for Next Fall

 

Posted January 2026

 

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Administration Offices & Schools: Closures for the Holidays /administration-offices-closures-for-the-holidays/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:30:45 +0000 /?p=19887 The Burnaby School DistrictÌýAdministration Office will be closed on Monday, December 22 for winter break. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5 to regular office hours of 8:30am […]

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The Burnaby School DistrictÌýAdministration Office will be closed on Monday, December 22 for winter break. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5 to regular office hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Burnaby Schools will be closed on Monday, December 22 with classes back in session on January 5.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýBurnaby CCE Administration office at Burnaby NorthÌýwill beÌýclosed on the following dates: December 24 at 11:30am, December 25 – 26 and from December 29 – January 2, 2026. The office willÌýreopen onÌýMonday, January 5. When the office is open, registrations may be completed in person or over the phone (604-296-6901, ext. 604600).

RiverwayÌýAdult Learning CentreÌýwill beÌýclosed over the holidays, and willÌýreopen on Monday, JanuaryÌý5.

Marian/SappertonÌýwill beÌýclosed on the following dates: December 24 at 11:30am, December 25 – 26 and from December 29 – January 2, 2026. The office willÌýreopen on Monday, January 5.

 

Posted December 2025

 

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Happy Holidays /happy-holidays-2/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:00:12 +0000 /?p=22462 The post Happy Holidays appeared first on Burnaby Schools.

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Programs of Choice /programs-of-choice/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:45:59 +0000 /?p=17333 Programs of Choice offer students a unique opportunity to explore their interests, support their strengths or get exposed to a career. For most programs,Ìýapplications are accepted in February to […]

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Programs of Choice offer students a unique opportunity to explore their interests, support their strengths or get exposed to a career.

For most programs,Ìýapplications are accepted in February to be considered for priority placementÌýfor the following school year. Application is program-specific.ÌýLearn more below.

Students who would like to attend a program at a school other than their home school may need to apply for a Cross-District Transfer.

Learn More About Student Planning for Next Fall

SecondaryÌý

Each of our eight secondary schools offer programs that give students a chance to excel in a specific area of interest while fulfilling their academic requirements. Students don’t necessarily need to live in the school’s catchment to apply.

Learning options include Programs of Choice in technology, sports, trades, career training, and educational enrichment such as French Immersion, Advanced Placement courses, and an AP Capstone program.

Programs of Choice include Career EducationÌýoptions – Ìýsome of which allow students to earn wages along with credits toward graduation.

See All Secondary Programs of Choice and How to Apply

ElementaryÌý

At the elementary level, students have language options such as early and late French Immersion, as well as educational enrichment opportunities including Education Through the Arts.

See All Elementary Programs of Choice and How to Apply

 


Updated December 2025

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High School Info Sessions: Course Planning For Next Fall /high-school-info-sessions-course-planning-for-next-fall/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:45:48 +0000 /?p=17332 Students and their families are invited to learn about course planning and career education opportunities at information sessions: Alpha: Thursday, January 29 at 5:30pm Burnaby Central: Thursday, February 5 […]

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Students and their families are invited to learn about course planning and career education opportunities at information sessions:

: Thursday, January 29 at 5:30pm

: Thursday, February 5 at 5:30pm

: Thursday, January 22 at 6pm

: Wednesday, January 21Ìýat 6pm

:ÌýWednesday, January 14 at 6pm

: Wednesday, January 21 at 6pm

: Tuesday, January 20 at 6pm

: Thursday, January 22 at 6pm

District-wide information session:

Career Education: Wednesday, January 14 at 6pm (held at Burnaby Central Secondary)
Learn More About the Career Education Event

Learn More About Student Planning for Next Fall

 

 


Updated December 2025

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French Immersion Program /elementary-language-program-information-sessionslanguage-information-sessions/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:45:10 +0000 /?p=22547 Families of elementary students are invited to attend the following information session to learn about French Immersion. INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, January 22 at 6:30pm – at Marlborough Elementary in […]

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Families of elementary students are invited to attend the following information session to learn about French Immersion.

INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday, January 22 at 6:30pm – at Marlborough Elementary in the gym.

Read About French Immersion Opportunities

Student Planning for Next Fall

 

 

Updated December 2025

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New Plan to Guide the District’s Work /new-plan-to-guide-the-districts-work/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:00:30 +0000 /?p=28814 The post New Plan to Guide the District’s Work appeared first on Burnaby Schools.

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Strategic Plan 2025-2030 /strategic-plan-2025-2030/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:14:47 +0000 /?p=28739 The Strategic Plan sets the direction of the Burnaby School District for the next five years.ÌýIt identifies our focus and articulates the District’s vision, mission, values, priorities, and sets […]

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The Strategic Plan sets the direction of the Burnaby School District for the next five years.ÌýIt identifies our focus and articulates the District’s vision, mission, values, priorities, and sets out measurable goals and objectives.

  • Read the plan here.
  • See the District’s values here.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ developed the plan after seeking to understand the unique needs, objectives and challenges across the community.

  • Click here to learn about the engagement process with more than 2900 students, staff, parents and caregivers, where they provided thoughts on the plan’s direction – helping to shape the District’s future.

The resulting plan is a blueprint for action that guides the work of the District and Board.

Additional Key Strategic Documents

The Strategic Plan is one of the key integrated components of the District’s broader planning, which includes enterprise risk management strategy and:

Information about enterprise risk management in the Burnaby School District can be found in the Preliminary Budget Report here, which is updated annually.

Measuring Progress: How We’re Doing Report

The How We’re Doing Report is released annually by the District. The report looks back over the prior school year at accomplishments toward the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s priorities, as outlined in the Strategic Plan. The priorities guide system-wide work happening across the District.

Foundational Work: Previous Strategic Plan

The current plan builds on the work outlined in the Strategic Plan 2019-24. To see the previous plan and the successes accomplished, click here.

Read about the plan’s launch for the 2025-2026 school yearÌýhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted August 2025

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First-Ever Unified Basketball Playoffs /first-ever-unified-basketball-playoffs/ Thu, 15 May 2025 23:00:18 +0000 /?p=28185 The post First-Ever Unified Basketball Playoffs appeared first on Burnaby Schools.

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