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June 13, 2023

Gliding Ahead: The Paddle Project enters its second year

The Abbotsford School District has entered its successful second year with the Paddle Project, a unique initiative developed under the guidance of the school district’s Indigenous Education Council. This collaborative venture aims to honour and celebrate significant transitional moments in a student’s education journey, particularly as they advance into secondary school.

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Woman with short hair, wearing glasses and floral shirt sits next to young kindergarten boy in a classroom Instructional Support Staff Appreciation
June 1, 2023

Abbotsford School District Introduces Instructional Support Staff Appreciation Day

The Abbotsford School District is proud to announce the establishment of Instructional Support Staff Appreciation Day, dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of Educational Assistants, Youth Care Workers, International Student Liaisons, and Indigenous Support Workers. Starting this June, with the inaugural celebration occurring today, this appreciation day will continue to be observed annually by the school district on the first Thursday of June.

Woman with short hair, wearing glasses and floral shirt sits next to young kindergarten boy in a classroom Instructional Support Staff Appreciation
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May 19, 2023

Sparkrock Announces Partnership with Abbotsford School District for ERP Solution

Sparkrock, a leading provider of cloud-based ERP solutions for K-12, is proud to announce a new partnership with Abbotsford School District. Located on the traditional territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation in the heart of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, the school district serves as the largest employer in the city, with over 2,500 employees who are committed to helping over 20,000 students succeed. Under the partnership, they will use Sparkrock 365, an ERP software designed to help streamline finance, human resources, and payroll processes.

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May 4, 2023

Abbotsford Students are heading to Skills Canada National Competition

Students from Abbotsford brought home 5 medals from the Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition, which took place on April 19, 2023, at the Tradex. The competition featured students from across the province showcasing their skills in trades, serving as the next round of competitions following the regionals held in early March. From Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Automotive Service, and TV and Film, students successfully demonstrated their expertise, showcased their mastery of the trade and highlighted their creative talents.

Two student winners pose for photo with their medals
two women smiling holding a box of cookies Smile Cookie Campaign - May 2023
May 3, 2023

Smile Cookie Campaign Supports Abbotsford Students

Smile Cookie Week is here, with Tim Hortons announcing that the annual campaign will take place from May 1 – 7 in communities nationwide. In Abbotsford, 100% of the proceeds collected from the sale of the iconic pink and blue smile cookies will go directly to the Abbotsford School District’s “Back to School” event, providing students and families who need extra support with a backpack of school supplies, hygiene products, and food hampers.

two women smiling holding a box of cookies Smile Cookie Campaign - May 2023