Bring your unwanted electronics to Sands Secondary this weekend to be recycled.
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In response to the tragic news of the remains of 215 children found at the former Residential School in Kamloops last week, the Delta School District held a ceremony at the School Board Office on June 1 to honour these children and all those affected by the Residential School System. Knowledge Keeper,… Read more »
This year, the theme for Emergency Preparedness Week (May 2 – 8) is “Be Ready for Anything”.
While the current global health crisis created by COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact, Emergency Preparedness Week is a reminder to us all to take actions to be better prepared to protect ourselves, individuals in our care and our families…. Read more »
2021-2022 Budget
BACKGROUND
Delta School District staff and the Board of Trustees are committed to a thoughtful and student-centred approach to balancing the budget each year.
A balanced budget is a stipulation of the School Act.
2021/22 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The Annual Operating Budget for 2021/22 is $169.480 million.
The District anticipates a growth in enrollment of 35 full-time enrolled (FTE) students for the 2021/22 school year,… Read more »
Delta School District, in partnership with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) and Ministry of Education, offers two programs that enable students to begin an apprenticeship while still at high school.
Our Train in Trades program allows students to earn between 8 to 24 graduation credits. The school district will even pay for students’ tuition for their foundation program…. Read more »
While staff and students are away… our Facilities Team has been hard at work.
With hallways and classrooms empty during Spring Break, it’s the perfect time for our crews to complete some major (and minor) renovations. Below are just some of the many projects our team has been working on over the last two weeks…. Read more »
Spring Band Concert (with a few Media Arts commercials and photos thrown in) will be at the following link. http://bit.ly/bandmarch It can be seen at 6:00 Thursday or later. If you go a few minutes before 6:00, you will see the band kids watching and commenting – if you are seeing it at that time with them,… Read more »
Scan the QR code using the camera on your phone or visit the ERASE Report It website: https://erasereportit.gov.bc.ca/add/report-it… Read more »
On Thursday, March 11, staff and students at the Delta School District are holding Roc Your Mocs, an event to celebrate cultural diversity and identity through traditional footwear.
The original ‘Rock Your Mocs’ event takes place annually in November. The campaign started in 2011 in the U.S. in support of National Native American Heritage Month and provides a positive opportunity for Indigenous people to unite and celebrate tribal individuality by wearing moccasins…. Read more »
Wednesday, February 24
Don’t forget to wear a pink shirt in support of anti-bullying!… Read more »
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Delta School District is pleased to accept applications from families and students residing within and outside of the Delta School District. We offer a wide range of learning programs for all students.
In previous years, parents were able to apply online or in person. This process has been revised for the 2021/22 school year as a result of the ongoing pandemic…. Read more »
Learn more about the career options open to Delta students. Watch this helpful video which explains the various options: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWQf2Yw2DbI
Students can even start their apprenticeship in High School! Please see your school Career Programs Facilitator for more information on how the school district will pay the tuition for apprenticeship programs that we have partnerships with. … Read more »
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How to View Your Course Schedule for Quarter 2… Read more »
A FREE EDUCATION SERIES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Alongside You Parent Event November 12… Read more »
For grade 10 -12 students that are interested in learning more about mobile app development, Game of Apps is offering a 24 week online program taught by industry professionals. Last year students from Sands, Delview and North Delta participated, with the Sands/Delview team making it to the finals. Students will meet online weekly where they will receive training on designing,… Read more »
Parents and Grade 8’s: please watch the welcome video from the Principal and Vice Principal of Sands – it goes live at noon – https://youtu.be/L1xb_d7K5B0. Grade 8’s we are looking forward to meeting you in person on September 10. There will be more details in an email on September 8 on what will be happening on the first day,… Read more »
Please read the following newsletter for important information:
2020 August 31 Sands Newsletter v2… Read more »
Sands summer hours will be Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Monday – Friday.
We wish everyone a safe and happy summer…. Read more »