Safe, Caring & Inclusive Learning Communities

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Several members of our Student Support Services team attended the PDA Live online session through POPARD, alongside over 120 participants from across the province.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The session highlighted the strong connection between Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), autism, and anxiety—reminding us that what can look like refusal is often an anxiety-driven response to everyday demands.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Key takeaways focused on practical strategies: prioritizing relationships, flexibility, and student autonomy, and using indirect, collaborative approaches to reduce anxiety and increase engagement.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Great learning and thoughtful discussion that directly supports our work in inclusive and responsive classrooms.</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD27 Early Learning Coordinator, Beulah Smith joined Denisiqi at Naghtaneqed Elementary school for "Growing Little Roots" an early learning event sharing child development information and building relationships through playful engagement. Our station provided opportunities for building literacy skills through play.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/26dc7053-b8bf-49e9-9821-ead3c7c93dcf?fingerprint=ppb20260422045143" alt="Ready, Set, Learn2 BEULAH SMITH" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0bac6a8c-7624-4409-8b75-8bc0ec748724?fingerprint=ppb20260422045142" alt="Ready, Set, Learn5 BEULAH SMITH" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To celebrate Vaisakhi, students at Nesika spent time learning about Sikh Heritage throughout the month of April. We were then treated to an amazing lunch of homemade dishes. Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers to prepped, cooked, and served this delicious lunch.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3fdb6765-79fa-44a5-b067-09a70557573c?fingerprint=ppb20260422044850" alt="Vaisakhi Celebrations kelly glen" width="528" height="422" style="width:528px;height:422px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since February 2026 of this year, CCSD27 has been seeking input on the Northern BC School District's Accessibility Plan. The plan's key themes are to increase visibility of those with disabilities, develop targeted education and training programs, increase integration in school, and to focus on accessibility, empathy, and sensitivity training. The survey can be completed by accessing the district's website by clicking on "Our District, Accessibility, and the Northern BC School Districts Accessibility Plan Survey."</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0735afb7-eda1-43d1-aac2-e04cecb158f4?fingerprint=ppb20260416053916" alt="CCSD27 Seeks Input on Accessibility Plan Hattie Darney" width="443" height="232" style="width:443px;height:232px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CCSD27 has access to online sessions for parents, caregivers, grandparents and youth ages 10 &amp; up! The last session for "Establishing Safe, Caring, &amp; Respectful Digital Communities" is on May 13th from 6:30-7:30pm. The last session for "Establishing Family Practices for Safeguarding Against Cyberbullying &amp; Sextortion" is on June 10th from 6:30-7:30pm. You can access these workshops using the school district's website under "Students &amp; Families, Safe &amp; Inclusive Schools." A big shout out to ERASE and Safer Schools Together for these offerings!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/179d7314-5fbc-4ca7-aa38-6b1cf5b88f60?fingerprint=ppb20260415043634" alt="60 Minute Online Workshops for Families from Safer Schools Together &amp; ERASE2 Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1e2f6b34-e955-4dcd-a516-7b85c26cb010?fingerprint=ppb20260415043634" alt="60 Minute Online Workshops for Families from Safer Schools Together &amp; ERASE1 Hattie Darney" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Cariboo Chilcotin School District is pleased to introduce the Super Attendance Recognition Program, a new initiative that celebrates student effort and acknowledges the vital role families play in supporting regular school attendance.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Being present at school supports learning, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging. Each day helps students build relationships, establish routines, and engage fully in the experiences that support their growth and success. For this reason, attendance is a key focus for the District.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recognizing Effort, Progress, and Commitment</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The program is designed to recognize attendance in meaningful and encouraging ways. Each month, students will be celebrated if they meet one or more of the following criteria during the previous month:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Achieve 90% or greater attendance for the month</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Improve attendance by 10% or more compared to the previous month</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Maintain 90% or greater attendance year to date</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students who meet any of these milestones will receive a certificate recognizing their effort and commitment to being present at school.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monthly and Year-End Draws</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">From all eligible students across the three categories, one student will be selected each month to receive a family-focused gift. In February, for example, prizes included $100 grocery gift certificates. Students eligible for monthly recognition are also automatically entered into a grand year-end draw, offering another opportunity for families to be recognized and celebrated.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Shared Responsibility</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This program is not about perfect attendance. It is about recognizing effort, growth, and partnership. By celebrating attendance, the District aims to strengthen connections between students, families, and schools while encouraging positive habits that support learning and well-being.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families with questions are encouraged to contact their school for more information.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2d62853f-523f-46df-a515-ab88c619d04f?fingerprint=ppb20260412023642" alt="C Lenardon Attendance 1 cheryl lenardon" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d8d1e0d4-9305-44c1-a9fe-6843de65de65?fingerprint=ppb20260412023645" alt="Clenardon Attendance 2 cheryl lenardon" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Youth Engagement Worker Megan Peach is helping us all work on Kindness for the month of February. While this is something we work on throughout the year, Pink Shirt Day’s theme of “Sprinkle Kindness” helps us really focus on this goal.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/86cb9a55-0340-4bfc-b0f0-4057b3ca08de?fingerprint=ppb20260216202650" alt="Nesikas Keys to Friendship2 kelly glen" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/36ac1342-6bb7-4781-988e-ec0adf7da56c?fingerprint=ppb20260216202650" alt="Nesikas Keys to Friendship1 kelly glen" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today educators in a variety of roles and responsibilities within the school setting came together to train or re-train on non-violent crisis intervention strategies with district principal Kristina Beaulne. The verbal and non-verbal behaviours, actions and strategies that educators use can have a profound de-escalating effect with youth and with grown-ups in our learning communities. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this learning round today.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b92c04fb-4915-4e59-bd6c-12396a44229e?fingerprint=ppb20251217035632" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/43f81bc7-7a97-49b2-8814-9de760f68238?fingerprint=ppb20251217033943" alt="Non violent Crisis Intervention Training2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today Ms Kaur and Ms Therrien’s class were invited to the Gudwara to learn about Sikh history and culture. We were gifted with learnings about Sri Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, lessons about empathy and being a good person, and a delicious traditional lunch.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7e4c94a5-0279-4fa8-b904-f5b9b999eb6a?fingerprint=ppb20260211003329" alt="Cultural Teachings at Gurdwara1 kelly glen" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9340a451-78c4-41bc-b906-bef5c19b93d9?fingerprint=ppb20260211003329" alt="Cultural Teachings at Gurdwara2 kelly glen" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Measure Life With Your Heart" says teacher Mrs. Stevens while teaching gym glass to our French Immersion Kindergarten class. Here at Nesika we are always looking for ways to encourage students to lead with their hearts, while also finding access points in the curriculum for all students. Bringing music into the gym does just that - everyone participating, everyone smiling, and everyone leading with their hearts.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7d934d9c-d328-4009-be9e-a73d224b0934?fingerprint=ppb20260208063841" alt="Measure Life With Your Heart1 kelly glen" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5a40056f-6399-431b-87bc-93b24660526d?fingerprint=ppb20260208063840" alt="Measure Life With Your Heart2 kelly glen" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning Support Teacher Kari Johnson continues her work on problem-solving skills by introducing the element of empathy. Students are learning to think about their impact on others, the feelings of others, and how to respond accordingly in order to reduce conflict on the playground.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ecf10d24-ca48-46a3-b826-c59c6c83b738?fingerprint=ppb20251217040459" alt="IMG 5622 kelly glen" width="697" height="374" style="width:697px;height:374px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Making school feel like a safe space for everyone is our main goal at Nesika. Led by our Learning Support Teacher, we are learning how to be “problem solvers”. Students are learning skills that will help them work out disagreements, and ask for adult help when needed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/33c28f91-b500-4240-b64c-8ae5507fcfdc?fingerprint=ppb20251217033901" alt="IMG 5526 kelly glen" width="575" height="337" style="width:575px;height:337px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Earth Day, staff and students welcomed the spring weather by singing and drumming together to honor the land. Thank you for this beautiful gift.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6dc1ebd-adb0-4a95-b6ba-f151dbfbdc7f?fingerprint=ppb20251217040218" alt="Nesika Welcomes Spring with Song" width="539" height="373" style="width:539px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For the second year, Nesika made “Friendship Soup” with each classroom collaborating on making a hot meal to enjoy together. We love this new tradition! Lots of students were fed well and many tried new ingredients. Thank you for the support volunteer parents!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8916a16c-8997-4c32-b722-f4c71d1e319d?fingerprint=ppb20260208044223" alt="Friendship Soup1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/50310910-1a07-4bdc-9b49-bfeef9baf98b?fingerprint=ppb20260208044223" alt="Friendship Soup2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. McKinnon (Gr. 3/4) and Ms. Brown’s (Kindergarten) buddies helped make and hide these little reminders of kindness in the Nesika woods today. If you find one, please feel free to find it a new home or leave it in place for someone else to find a little spot of kindness!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/961b8feb-0f2a-4a48-af5e-6e8d9dc5eb2b?fingerprint=ppb20260208044010" alt="Buddies Spread Kindness1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/19037e09-16f7-449b-9bc8-19bbfbb61dc0?fingerprint=ppb20260208044010" alt="Buddies Spread Kindness2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All students thoroughly enjoyed the Valentine's Day dances, recently planned and orchestrated by our Student Leadership Club.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a9a7a1b-e624-41d4-9a4b-06b02b62a4e6?fingerprint=ppb20251217034541" alt="Students Enjoy Dancing Together" width="629" height="471" style="width:629px;height:471px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our students and teachers from grades 5 and 6 participated in an hour-long Assembly-Webinar from “Safer Schools Together” on establishing safe, caring and respectful digital communities. We found it to be very engaging, informative and timely. Supporting a safe and inclusive learning community is an important part of our school plan for learner success.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/8d3f2de8-faee-5712-a1c1-ed1a70339a58?fingerprint=ppb20251217034956" alt="y97dsr8g.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/fd1a1c2f-fef8-59f3-9ca3-ccbeb7f628c0?fingerprint=ppb20251217040636" alt="f380kmib.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCSS teachers Coach Burgar and Coach Anholt invited all elementary grade 6 girls volleyball teams to a collective play down with the LCSS volleyball teams. The older girls mentored the younger girls, and all the elementary girls were mixed onto teams so six games could be played at once. Following the play down, the LCSS girls showcased their skills in a game setting for the elementary girls to soak up. It was an absolutely thrilling experience for the younger students (and future Falcons!). Thank you to the site organizers and to our elementary coaches for a great season!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/9b5196eb-d5d1-55a9-80bc-a9d22ad0aa61?fingerprint=ppb20251217034828" alt="8r2wxx2m.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/0f2ae224-1356-58c7-b9f2-e9afea1b6626?fingerprint=ppb20251217033715" alt="x2vob7ns.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Nasuszny has an inclusive classroom with many students of differing abilities. Everyone had a fantastic time learning to curl, and everyone is excited to go back! Learning a life sport is just one of the ways Nesika students learn about comprehensive school health.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/0caa57ed-6f4f-54e1-b390-f4437ce2757a?fingerprint=ppb20251217033659" alt="214cxprs.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dc66f572-1b16-59c8-b996-98a97b647b98?fingerprint=ppb20251217040352" alt="vwnzrzk4.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div></div>