Students at All Levels Are Learning to Be Leaders

Volume 1, Edition 3

April 2004

Did you know that the Surrey School District feeds more than 2,000 students who might otherwise go hungry so they can Students at all levels are learning to focus on learning? be leaders — in school and beyond

By Alice Tiles ship. Some of the District’s student leadership programs are: ■ Surrey Board of School Surrey School District Harmony in Action. Started in 2002, this conference aims Trustees. PAGE 3 at promoting cross-cultural understanding while fostering lead- From organizing food drives to host- ership abilities among our young ing major conferences, Surrey’s students people. Two hundred stu- ■ Demolition Auction at are developing and demonstrating lead- dents from secondary White Rock Elementary. ership qualities while contributing to schools throughout their schools and community. The the District attend PAGE 4 Surrey School District has identified social this event each responsibility and student leadership as October. Older ■ Cramming is no way to study two of its major goals. Many efforts are students act as for exams. PAGE 6 underway in individual schools as well as at advisors and lead- the district level to stimulate the develop- ers for the

t c i ment of student leadership. Teachers are not younger partici- r t s ■ i What’s on at the Bell D l only giving instruction to students on leader- pants who then o o ch S Performing Arts Centre. ship but are also providing opportunities to assume leadership y re ur : S foster the growth of these abilities. roles in following years. to PAGE 11 ho About three-quarters of Surrey’s elementary Bright Lights in the P schools and all of the District’s secondary schools City — Soaring to New Heights. ■ Career options for have student councils that are actively planning and This year’s Bright Lights conference was held in January at carrying out a range of activities that foster the Fraser Heights Secondary and drew over 400 secondary stu- grads. PAGE 13 development of leadership skills. There are also many dents from throughout Surrey. The event included a keynote schools that have developed student leadership activities speaker, a career trade show and numerous leadership work- ■ District events. that reach out into the community, doing good works shops. Bright Lights has been operating for five years. PAGE 14 such as visiting care homes or participating in environmen- Student Rally. Over 400 students in Grades 6 and 7 from tal projects. Assisting others, locally and globally, has become 43 elementary schools participated in the 2004 Student Rally a theme for numerous leadership initiatives. on Jan. 23 at Fleetwood Park Secondary. Students took part in District-wide student leadership events are now an workshops to prepare them for the future and learned about integral part of the District’s event schedule. These leadership opportunities in Surrey’s secondary schools. events are designed to give stu- Teachers who work with students on student leadership dents a chance to learn new activities are also given learning opportunities. Teachers are skills and to connect invited to participate each year in a series of after-school work- with youth throughout shops where teachers share experiences and get training in the District who new teaching strategies. At these seminars, teacher advisors share their inter- connect with colleagues throughout the District and draw est in leader- inspiration and motivation from one another.

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For most students a study session Please see ACTIVE, next page EdCom now April, 2004 /7 042104 District Parent Advisory Council wants to help parents get involved DPAC President’s View school community feel secure, ners in the SPC. It is time to By Patricia Landsley they respond when necessary to recognize the significant reinforce social responsibility dynamics that parents bring to Parents, naturally, take pride and so complement a healthy their children’s school environ- HOME in the positive development learning arena. ment and the influence their TUTORING and achievement of their chil- All parents with students in unique relationship has on dren. Parental involvement in the public school system belong every student. Experienced and Certified Teachers their children’s education has to their Parent Advisory Parents are now recognized Grades 1 – 12 (all subjects) been proven beneficial, but it Council (PAC). Unfortunately, in the School Act and are part Special Education Study Skills has been brought to our atten- too often this is a very active of a network of stakeholders tion that many parents are not ESL (All levels) TOEFL prep group of but a few parents, that determines the plans that Provincial exam prep, LPI aware of this. Too often, we who seldom have enough core will affect their children’s edu- 040704 604-439-1790 or email [email protected] find that parents do not realize participants to offer even the cation. We recognize that in a how important their involve- most proactive of schools and district growing at the rate that ment in their children’s school students what they really Surrey is, an effective commu- can be – not just for their own deserve. nications network is a challeng- Bringing children, but for the benefit of Parents are also formally ing pursuit. However, we are Families Home… all students. involved in schools as part of ready, willing and able to Parents are an important the School Planning Council inform and engage parent vol- Finding Families part of an inclusive school com- (SPC). We need to review, dis- unteers to provide the capacity, the Perfect Place munity, which fosters a strong cuss and ensure we all have a balance the weight and offer to call Home. sense of belonging for all. As a clear understanding of the roles the care that only parents may result, all members of the and responsibilities of all part- provide.

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Focus on: Discovery Elementary 13104 - 109 Avenue, Surrey Did you know that Discovery partners and groups, and learning to self- Elementary School was established in 1973 assess and set goals, prepares students to as a choice program in the Surrey School be successful in our competitive world. District? For the past 30 years Discovery ● Evaluation Day: Instead of bringing has offered a non-competitive learning home a report card, each term students environment that creates exciting educa- prepare an Evaluation Book that contains a tional opportunities. collection of the student's work over the Grade 7 students show the dinosaur model their class built. Three school-wide The Discovery program emphasizes co- term. On Evaluation Day (three times a themes per year allow students to study a topic in depth. operation, encouragement, positive disci- year) students meet with their family and of learners. This formation encourages ented: Parenting classes are held regularly. pline, individual and social responsibility discuss the book with their parents. This inclusiveness and promotes clear and posi- The Discovery School community comes and mutual respect. Students, staff and reporting practice allows parents to clearly tive communications. together throughout the year for many families work together to create a commu- see their child's progress. nity where children are encouraged to be ● Homework: Discovery School family-oriented celebrations. In June the ● School-Wide Themes: All students confident, life-long learners, to contribute, believes that homework is work to be family picnic is a time to from K-Grade 7 work on the same theme to wonder and to discover the joys of learn- accomplished at home, rather than school- celebrate a successful school year. The year as they achieve the goals of the provincial ing. What makes Discovery a program of work being done at home. Being involved ends as it begins: in an atmosphere of car- curriculum. Themes are introduced three choice? with: cooking; reading; theme-related ing, mutual respect, co-operation, times each year and provide students with research; and home projects are all possible and fun! ● A Non-Competitive Environment: an in-depth look at many aspects of a topic. learning opportunities for the student that Discovery School is a choice available ● Discovery believes that students need time The Circle Formation: Students sit on benefit the whole family. for all students in Surrey. Call to develop self-confidence and master skills the floor in a circle. Desks are not used. 604-581-0611, and visit the website ● A small community that is family-ori- in a co-operative setting. Working with Each child has an equal place in the circle at www.discoveryschool.net.

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Surrey College and Career Ed partnerships

By Vicky Munn their high school graduation require- Surrey School District Open house at Surrey College ments and the ELTT Certification at the same time. Graduation doesn't necessarily mean that students have to say good- As the end of the school year The Surrey School District offers bye to the Surrey School District. Students looking for post-secondary looms closer thoughts of graduation Career Education Partnership programs might find just what they need right here in their own back- and all it entails, from celebrations Programs in the following fields: yard. to planning for life beyond second- carpentry, welding, millwright, steel Surrey College has been launched to provide secondary school gradu- ary school, are upon senior students. fabrication, electrical and industrial ates with a number of career-program opportunities. Surrey School One way the Surrey School electronics, masonry, automotive District officials recognized that many students are faced with extensive District is working to create oppor- parts, service and light warehousing, waiting lists when trying to access post-secondary programs and have tunities and open doors for gradu- hairdressing, horticulture, outdoor designed Surrey College programs to meet the needs of students who ates is the launch of Surrey College. power equipment, SurreyTech (A+ are looking for career training after graduation. Many post-secondary programs are certification, MCP certification or Surrey College offers 42 certificate or diploma programs, along with in high demand, resulting in stu- CCNA certification), theatre and up-grading courses for students who want to meet university and col- dents being placed on extensive WoodLINKS. lege program pre-requisites. The college has five locations around the waiting lists. It is critical to develop Students may become registered city. strategies beyond university options as Secondary School Apprentices Students are invited to investigate the opportunities that Surrey that will allow students to pursue through their involvement in many College offers at an Open House set for Tuesday, May 4 from noon to 6 their chosen career path after the of the above programs. p.m. The event will be held at the District Conference Centre, 9260- completion of their secondary school If you have questions about 140th St. education. Surrey College programs Career Education Partnership The college’s official opening and ribbon cutting – complete with cake have been designed to meet the Programs, please contact the career – will take place at noon. Students are then invited to explore the vari- needs of such students. development facilitator at your sec- ous displays that will be set up to explain what programs are available Students coming out of secondary ondary school. through the college. For more information on Surrey College, visit the school may enrol directly in courses Further articulations are being website at www.surreycollege.bc.ca. at one of Surrey College’s five loca- developed as students’ needs and tions. Students choose from any of career aspirations are recognized. 42 certificate or diploma programs www.surreycollege.bc.ca. are interested in entering the trades. The most recent is the Applied in a variety of fields from environ- A second way that the Surrey These programs allow students to Business Technology program for mental psychology or horticulture to School District is working to create register in post-secondary trade pro- students who are interested in pur- early childhood education. Students smooth transitions for students from grams while still in secondary suing a career as an assistant in a gain specific career training right secondary to post-secondary educa- school. medical, legal, accounting or general out of secondary school. Surrey tion and training is through Career Upon successful completion of the office field and the CADD/Drafting College also provides upgrading Education Partnership Programs. program, students may receive credit program. courses so students can meet univer- Over the past few years, the for their first year Entry Level Students may enrol in specific sity and college program pre-requi- Surrey School District has developed Trades Training (first year appren- program-related courses while in sites. a number of partnership programs ticeship technical training). Such high school, challenge the college To learn more about programs with Kwantlen University College programs accelerate the students’ course curriculum assessment, and and classes offered through Surrey and the British Columbia Institute of career plans and save time and receive post-secondary credit College, check out the website at Technology (BCIT) for students who money as students may complete towards a diploma. Punjabi language program will expand to Grade 7

By (name to come) school level. This was a viable option, gram, a minimum of 45 minutes a day Currently, Newton, Strawberry Hill Surrey School District since students are able to fulfill the is devoted to teaching and learning and Beaver Creek elementary schools Grades 5-8 second language require- Punjabi. have students in Grade 5 and 6 Courses in Punjabi as a second lan- ment with Punjabi. Once the program model was devel- Punjabi classes and all will have guage were approved and implement- Based on research of second lan- oped, surveys and public meetings Grade 7 students next September. As ed in British Columbia schools in guage acquisition, it was clear that stu- were conducted. As a result, three loca- these students complete and leave the 1995. Since then, students in three dents enrolled in such a program tions were chosen for the program, elementary system, they will be able to Surrey secondary schools have been needed to have a greater amount of and the first group of Grade 5 students continue taking Punjabi at nearby sec- able to learn Punjabi and write the time per week devoted to Punjabi than began the program in the 2001/2002 ondary schools. As a result, the stu- Grade 12 provincial exams in Punjabi. that presently allotted for French. school year. The level of interest dents will be able to complete their In the 2000/2001 school year, in With this amount of classroom time among students and parents, as well as graduation program with Punjabi as response to the community, the school devoted to the Punjabi, it was also the close proximity to a high school their second language. board undertook a process to investi- important to have the language inte- where Punjabi was offered, were decid- For further information, contact one gate the possibility of having the grated throughout the school day with ing factors in the selection of the three of the three Punjabi Language 14/ April, 2004 EdCom now 041004 Honest & Reliable Services What’s on in Surrey Schools “If you are sponsoring a relative from India or are in need of some guidance in other immigration matters, Registration for Surrey School District Summer Programmes has begun. we are here to help you.” Call or visit any District Continuing Education Centre or find more infor- Specialist in Immigration Appeals, Family Class, mation and register online at www.sd36.bc.ca. Business Class, Refugee Claims, Adoptions, Filling of Forms. Academic remedial classes are offered at Queen Elizabeth Secondary Call Ravinder for immigration consultancy from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and/or 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. from July 5 to 30. Ravinder Randhawa Full credit academic classes are offered at Princess Margaret Secondary BA, LLB #203-12815-85 Ave, Surrey Immigration Consultant Ph. 604-543-3733 604-583-8840 from 8:30-11:45 a.m.; and at North Surrey Secondary from 8:30-11:45a.m. [email protected] and/or 12:15-3:30 p.m. from July 5 to Aug. 12. APRIL ______April 26-27: Grade 8 Band Revue April 19: How to Get Better Grades Part of the Surrey School District JULY 31, 2004 BC GRANT GONE in School Westminster Savings Fine Arts CALL NOW TO QUALIFY. TEL: 604-430-5608 Semiahmoo Secondary School, Festival 7-8:30 p.m., featuring Terry Small. Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary ✔AutoCAD ☛Day and Evening Presented by White Rock ✔ MAY______Information Technology Classes Available Continuing Education. Call 604- ✔ ☛4-weeks on-the-job Practicum May 5: Elementary Speech Fest Network 531-1515 to register. Fee: $39. ✔Electronic Engineering ☛Job Placement Final ✔Computerized Accounting and Office North Surrey Secondary, 7-9 p.m. ✔International Finance and Trade April 20: Secondary Choral Festival ✔Business Administration Classes Part of the Surrey School District May 10-31: Elementary Art Show Part of the Surrey School District start May 042104 Westminster Savings Fine Arts BC Grants, Loans & HRDC 10/04 Festival, Bell Performing Arts Centre Westminster Savings Fine Arts Funding may be available. 9:30 a.m.—4 p.m. Festival Semiahmoo Mall at 16th Avenue Vancouver Central College and 152nd Street #305, 4538 KINGSWAY, BURNABY (KINGSWAY AT WILLINGDON) April 21: Earth Wednesday Walk to School Challenge For more information, check out May 12: Canadian Mathematics www.waytogo.icbc.bc.ca and Competition Gauss Contest — www.roadsafety.ca Grade 7

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