Education

A new report from the BC Teachers’ Federation finds teachers are working longer than in the past with negative effects for their health and the quality of instruction. (Photo courtesy of Langley School District/Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. education system suffering as teachers in worse health, working more: survey

BCTF commission survey that calls on government to improve recruitment

 

B.C. Premier David Eby spoke to Grade 3 students at Willoughby Elementary before announcing a new school to be built in the neighbourhood. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

New elementary school to open 2025 in north-west Langley

Construction starts on the school early next year

 

Vernon Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu addresses the crowd at the opening of the new accessible and inclusive playground at Vernon’s Alexis Park Elementary School Tuesday, May 16. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

PHOTOS: More B.C. school playgrounds made inclusive and accessible for all

Vernon elementary school hosts B.C. education minister who announces similar projects in 25 school districts

 

Langley RCMP were at RE Mountain Secondary and Peter Ewart Middle School Friday, May 5, 2023. The schools were temporarily on lockdown. (Kyler Emerson/Langley Advance Times)

Lessons learned applied in Langley school lockdown

District says communication with families has improved

Langley RCMP were at RE Mountain Secondary and Peter Ewart Middle School Friday, May 5, 2023. The schools were temporarily on lockdown. (Kyler Emerson/Langley Advance Times)
A group of students from Mount Joy School attends the 1911 coronation celebration of King George V and Queen Mary at Markham fairgrounds in Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Markham Museum

‘You couldn’t get away from it’: 1953 Coronation was major topic at Canadian schools

Schools across the country have no special plans or curriculum to mark Charles III coronation May 6

A group of students from Mount Joy School attends the 1911 coronation celebration of King George V and Queen Mary at Markham fairgrounds in Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Markham Museum
Kids were taught how to remove weeds from the garden at outdoor classes LEPS hosted on Wednesday, April 19. (Kyler Emerson/Langley Advance Times)

LEPS hosts workshops for elementary students to celebrate Earth Day

It was the first in person Earth Day event catered to kids and their education

Kids were taught how to remove weeds from the garden at outdoor classes LEPS hosted on Wednesday, April 19. (Kyler Emerson/Langley Advance Times)
The Provincial Skills Canada competition was held April 19 in Abbotsford at the Tradex. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

VIDEO: B.C. trades students compete in Skills Canada competitions in Abbotsford

Annual event brings hundreds of students together for competitions, hands-on learning and more

The Provincial Skills Canada competition was held April 19 in Abbotsford at the Tradex. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Jacob and Noah St. Jean of Langley are part of the Forces Unknown team in Texas this week to compete in a world robotic championship. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Domo Arigato, Langley brothers roboto

R.E. Mountain siblings, part of B.C. robotics team in Texas for worlds, ask for help fundraising

Jacob and Noah St. Jean of Langley are part of the Forces Unknown team in Texas this week to compete in a world robotic championship. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Irene Kelleher Totí:ltawtxw Elementary School on Eagle Mountain in Abbotsford. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News file)

April Fool’s detention email from B.C. principal falls flat with parents

Parents go to social media over email informing them their children were assigned weekend detention

Irene Kelleher Totí:ltawtxw Elementary School on Eagle Mountain in Abbotsford. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News file)
Passersby and neighbours to H.D. Stafford Middle School were a little taken back by a sign erected on the Grade Crescent school site Saturday morning. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Is H.D. Stafford Middle School really up for sale?

No! Stay Gold Custom Car Show organizers seem to have played an April Fool’s Day joke on passersby

Passersby and neighbours to H.D. Stafford Middle School were a little taken back by a sign erected on the Grade Crescent school site Saturday morning. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The B.C. government is investing $214 million over three years for school districts in the province to create or expand food programs for students. (Annie Barker/The Herald)

$214M coming to B.C. school districts to create, expand food programs

The funding will be over 3 years and will be available to all 60 school districts

The B.C. government is investing $214 million over three years for school districts in the province to create or expand food programs for students. (Annie Barker/The Herald)
Do you have a question you’d like to see put to the Langley school trustees? Email your idea to editor@langleyadvancetimes.com.

AT YOUR SERVICE: School district introduces two new specialty academies

Question-and-answer feature calls on those elected to office in Langley

Do you have a question you’d like to see put to the Langley school trustees? Email your idea to editor@langleyadvancetimes.com.
FILE - German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speak during a press conference in front of Michelangelo's "David statue" after their bilateral summit in Florence, Italy, on Jan. 23, 2015. The head of Florence’s Galleria del’Accademia on Sunday March 26, 2023 invited the parents and students of a Florida charter school to visit and see Michelangelo’s “David,” after the school principal was forced to resign following parental complaints that an image of the nude Renaissance masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade art class. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Florida school uproar leads Italy to invite viewing ‘David’

Principal of a Florida school forced to resign after picture of statue shown to 6th-grade art class

FILE - German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speak during a press conference in front of Michelangelo's "David statue" after their bilateral summit in Florence, Italy, on Jan. 23, 2015. The head of Florence’s Galleria del’Accademia on Sunday March 26, 2023 invited the parents and students of a Florida charter school to visit and see Michelangelo’s “David,” after the school principal was forced to resign following parental complaints that an image of the nude Renaissance masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade art class. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Six local groups will receive funds from the provincial government. (Langley Advance Times graphic)

Langley groups receive funds for work on education, animal welfare, invasive plants and restorative justice

Provincial funds totalling $160,000 announced for six local organizations

Six local groups will receive funds from the provincial government. (Langley Advance Times graphic)
A Saanich school teacher has been disciplined for his behaviour. (Pixabay photo)
Classroom chairs (Pixabay photo)
A Saanich school teacher has been disciplined for his behaviour. (Pixabay photo)
Classroom chairs (Pixabay photo)
Janine Jackson, left, a teacher at Dorothy Peacock Elementary, and Victoria Woelders, a former local teacher who now works for the Ministry of Education, unveiled the new sign at McClughan Park in Walnut Grove. Community garden plots are behind them. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Walnut Grove park gets new facilities for kids, community

Garden plots and a covered area for study are among recent upgrades

Janine Jackson, left, a teacher at Dorothy Peacock Elementary, and Victoria Woelders, a former local teacher who now works for the Ministry of Education, unveiled the new sign at McClughan Park in Walnut Grove. Community garden plots are behind them. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
South Surrey Grade 3 student Zhiji Dong has been honoured by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as “one of the brightest students in the world.” (Contributed photo)

B.C. Grade 3 student ‘one of world’s brightest’

Zhiji Dong was among highest scorers in Center for Talented Youth assessment

South Surrey Grade 3 student Zhiji Dong has been honoured by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as “one of the brightest students in the world.” (Contributed photo)
Do you have a question you’d like to see put to the Langley school trustees? Email your idea to editor@langleyadvancetimes.com.

AT YOUR SERVICE: Pair of trustees agree parent engagement is critical and can grow

Question-and-answer feature calls on those elected to office in Langley

Do you have a question you’d like to see put to the Langley school trustees? Email your idea to editor@langleyadvancetimes.com.
CW4WAfghan hopes to bring higher education to Afghan women. (Photo courtesy of CW4WAfghan)

B.C. universities to support women in Afghanistan seeking education

Campaign calls for virtual enrollment options, financial aid

  • Feb 14, 2023
CW4WAfghan hopes to bring higher education to Afghan women. (Photo courtesy of CW4WAfghan)
Students shared their creations as part of Langley School District’s previous IDEA Summit, an annual event celebrating entrepreneurship and design. (Langley School District/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Upcoming forums inspire Langley students to be creative, innovative

The annual IDEA Summit and IDEA X Challenge are two school district events coming up in May

  • Feb 13, 2023
Students shared their creations as part of Langley School District’s previous IDEA Summit, an annual event celebrating entrepreneurship and design. (Langley School District/Special to Langley Advance Times)