School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) Empowering all Learners to Thrive

67 Stories

67 Stories is a monthly update that includes a collection of stories from our schools. These stories display our dynamic schools with examples of student engagement, creative, and inclusive learning environment.

Student Vote! Pen High students had the opportunity to attend a candidate forum to learn about the different platforms. Students enjoyed learning about the diverse perspectives in leading with in provincial politics. Students also had the opportunity to share their voice as they cast their own ballots!

Student Vote! Pen High students had the opportunity to attend a candidate forum to learn about the different platforms. Students enjoyed learning about the diverse perspectives in leading with in provincial politics. Students also had the opportunity to share their voice as they cast their own ballots!

Uplands Learners in Grade 3 made a visit to our neighbours at Haven Hill to engage in community building while also sharpening number sense in game-based learning. The senior peers delighted in the interaction, and all look forward to another opportunity to connect soon.

Our student-led TRC Orange Shirt Day assembly, hosted by Ms. Kay and Mrs. Rutten's classes, was a powerful performance that honoured the experiences of Indigenous peoples and brought attention to the importance of reconciliation. Likewise, their student-led parent-teacher conferences allowed students to take ownership of their learning journey, fostering meaningful connections between families and the school. These initiatives reflect our district's strategic commitment to creating learning environments that support social and emotional growth, while promoting cultural understanding and diversity, ensuring every student feels valued and heard.

Our student-led TRC Orange Shirt Day assembly, hosted by Ms. Kay and Mrs. Rutten's classes, was a powerful performance that honoured the experiences of Indigenous peoples and brought attention to the importance of reconciliation. Likewise, their student-led parent-teacher conferences allowed students to take ownership of their learning journey, fostering meaningful connections between families and the school. These initiatives reflect our district's strategic commitment to creating learning environments that support social and emotional growth, while promoting cultural understanding and diversity, ensuring every student feels valued and heard.

Our student-led TRC Orange Shirt Day assembly, hosted by Ms. Kay and Mrs. Rutten's classes, was a powerful performance that honoured the experiences of Indigenous peoples and brought attention to the importance of reconciliation. Likewise, their student-led parent-teacher conferences allowed students to take ownership of their learning journey, fostering meaningful connections between families and the school. These initiatives reflect our district's strategic commitment to creating learning environments that support social and emotional growth, while promoting cultural understanding and diversity, ensuring every student feels valued and heard.

October 23rd was Take Me Outside Day at Columbia, emphasizing outdoor learning while exploring the themes of Indigenous Perspectives & Knowledge, Enivronmental Education & Climate Change, and Health & Wellbeing. Our grade 4 & 5 students engaged in a Sit Spot activity, engaging all their senses to consciously take in the natural environment, and our grade 2 students learned about Indigneous games.

October 23rd was Take Me Outside Day at Columbia, emphasizing outdoor learning while exploring the themes of Indigenous Perspectives & Knowledge, Enivronmental Education & Climate Change, and Health & Wellbeing. Our grade 4 & 5 students engaged in a Sit Spot activity, engaging all their senses to consciously take in the natural environment, and our grade 2 students learned about Indigneous games.

October 23rd was Take Me Outside Day at Columbia, emphasizing outdoor learning while exploring the themes of Indigenous Perspectives & Knowledge, Enivronmental Education & Climate Change, and Health & Wellbeing. Our grade 4 & 5 students engaged in a Sit Spot activity, engaging all their senses to consciously take in the natural environment, and our grade 2 students learned about Indigneous games.

The students at West Bench Elementary have taken their learning outside. The Kindergarten students have been exploring the trails and hills behind the school. They have identified the many different animals who spend time on the land around the school and are learning their names in nsyilxcәn, and have discovered the exciting playground at Selby park. The students in grade 4/5 have explored using objects in nature to create a visual image using found art.

The students at West Bench Elementary have taken their learning outside. The Kindergarten students have been exploring the trails and hills behind the school. They have identified the many different animals who spend time on the land around the school and are learning their names in nsyilxcәn, and have discovered the exciting playground at Selby park. The students in grade 4/5 have explored using objects in nature to create a visual image using found art.

The students at West Bench Elementary have taken their learning outside. The Kindergarten students have been exploring the trails and hills behind the school. They have identified the many different animals who spend time on the land around the school and are learning their names in nsyilxcәn, and have discovered the exciting playground at Selby park. The students in grade 4/5 have explored using objects in nature to create a visual image using found art.

The students at West Bench Elementary have taken their learning outside. The Kindergarten students have been exploring the trails and hills behind the school. They have identified the many different animals who spend time on the land around the school and are learning their names in nsyilxcәn, and have discovered the exciting playground at Selby park. The students in grade 4/5 have explored using objects in nature to create a visual image using found art.

Student Success - At Queen's Park we run a hockey program open for all of the students from grades 2-5. The team meets every Friday before school, the cost for the season is supplemented by community donations from the BC Hockey Hall of Fame and Sherwood Trophies. This program is run entirely by volunteers from the community.

Dissection of owl pellets: grade 2 students collected, dissected and identified the bones found in owl pellets. They even saw the owl watching from a tree!

Dissection of owl pellets: grade 2 students collected, dissected and identified the bones found in owl pellets. They even saw the owl watching from a tree!Dissection of owl pellets: grade 2 students collected, dissected and identified the bones found in owl pellets. They even saw the owl watching from a tree!

Dissection of owl pellets: grade 2 students collected, dissected and identified the bones found in owl pellets. They even saw the owl watching from a tree!

Dissection of owl pellets: grade 2 students collected, dissected and identified the bones found in owl pellets. They even saw the owl watching from a tree!

Dissection of owl pellets: grade 2 students collected, dissected and identified the bones found in owl pellets. They even saw the owl watching from a tree!

Ms. Kierstin DeRosier was the receipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence. One of only 10 winners across Canada, Ms. DeRosier (or Miss Rosie to her students) exemplies what it means to be an Early Childhood Educator. Not only does she run an amazing StrongStart program, but she has helped to be one of the Early Childhood Educators who are currently supporting Kindergarten classrooms in the district. Congratulations, Miss Rosie!

Ms. Kierstin DeRosier was the receipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence. One of only 10 winners across Canada, Ms. DeRosier (or Miss Rosie to her students) exemplies what it means to be an Early Childhood Educator. Not only does she run an amazing StrongStart program, but she has helped to be one of the Early Childhood Educators who are currently supporting Kindergarten classrooms in the district. Congratulations, Miss Rosie!

Ms. Kierstin DeRosier was the receipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence. One of only 10 winners across Canada, Ms. DeRosier (or Miss Rosie to her students) exemplies what it means to be an Early Childhood Educator. Not only does she run an amazing StrongStart program, but she has helped to be one of the Early Childhood Educators who are currently supporting Kindergarten classrooms in the district. Congratulations, Miss Rosie!

At KVR we started the year off with a school wide assembly. The purpose of this meeting was to help students feel better connected to the staff at the school. Melissa Burdock created an interactive Kahoot-style trivia game where the different classes each had a different coloured piece of paper that they could hold up. The colour of the paper corresponded to the coloured options of each possible answer. The questions were all about interests and passions of staff. This was a fun way for students to learn about interests of staff and it was a spring board to allow students to connect with teachers about things they have in common. The purpose of this activity was to increase the students feeling of belonging. The hope is that students would connect based on common interests and that some clubs were be started as a result.

At KVR we started the year off with a school wide assembly. The purpose of this meeting was to help students feel better connected to the staff at the school. Melissa Burdock created an interactive Kahoot-style trivia game where the different classes each had a different coloured piece of paper that they could hold up. The colour of the paper corresponded to the coloured options of each possible answer. The questions were all about interests and passions of staff. This was a fun way for students to learn about interests of staff and it was a spring board to allow students to connect with teachers about things they have in common. The purpose of this activity was to increase the students feeling of belonging. The hope is that students would connect based on common interests and that some clubs were be started as a result.

At KVR we started the year off with a school wide assembly. The purpose of this meeting was to help students feel better connected to the staff at the school. Melissa Burdock created an interactive Kahoot-style trivia game where the different classes each had a different coloured piece of paper that they could hold up. The colour of the paper corresponded to the coloured options of each possible answer. The questions were all about interests and passions of staff. This was a fun way for students to learn about interests of staff and it was a spring board to allow students to connect with teachers about things they have in common. The purpose of this activity was to increase the students feeling of belonging. The hope is that students would connect based on common interests and that some clubs were be started as a result.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

On October 11th, Trout Creek Elementary School hosted the annual Grade 4/5 Pumpkin Run. There were just over 400 runners in the event. It was a fantastic morning with all Elementary Schools in the district participating in the event.

Parkway had a visit from Fin as our classes our taking part in the Fin's Friends reading program. Our K - grade 3 loved seeing him!

Parkway had a visit from Fin as our classes our taking part in the Fin's Friends reading program. Our K - grade 3 loved seeing him!

Parkway had a visit from Fin as our classes our taking part in the Fin's Friends reading program. Our K - grade 3 loved seeing him!

Without host families we would not be able to host International Students. We are very thankful to the many families that open their homes to the world and host students. One way we say thanks is inviting our families and students to come together, get to know each other at one of our beautiful outdoor spaces.

Without host families we would not be able to host International Students. We are very thankful to the many families that open their homes to the world and host students. One way we say thanks is inviting our families and students to come together, get to know each other at one of our beautiful outdoor spaces.

Without host families we would not be able to host International Students. We are very thankful to the many families that open their homes to the world and host students. One way we say thanks is inviting our families and students to come together, get to know each other at one of our beautiful outdoor spaces.

Kaleden Elementary hosted our Terry Fox Run on September 19th and we will be having our welcome back Open house/Picnic on September 25th and of course, Orange Shirt day on September 27th.

Kaleden Elementary hosted our Terry Fox Run on September 19th and we will be having our welcome back Open house/Picnic on September 25th and of course, Orange Shirt day on September 27th.

Kaleden Elementary hosted our Terry Fox Run on September 19th and we will be having our welcome back Open house/Picnic on September 25th and of course, Orange Shirt day on September 27th.

At KVR we started the year off with a school wide assembly. The purpose of this meeting was to help students feel better connected to the staff at the school. Melissa Burdock created an interactive Kahoot-style trivia game where the different classes each had a different coloured piece of paper that they could hold up. The colour of the paper corresponded to the coloured options of each possible answer. The questions were all about interests and passions of staff. This was a fun way for students to learn about interests of staff and it was a spring board to allow students to connect with teachers about things they have in common. The purpose of this activity was to increase the students feeling of belonging. The hope is that students would connect based on common interests and that some clubs were be started as a result.

At KVR we started the year off with a school wide assembly. The purpose of this meeting was to help students feel better connected to the staff at the school. Melissa Burdock created an interactive Kahoot-style trivia game where the different classes each had a different coloured piece of paper that they could hold up. The colour of the paper corresponded to the coloured options of each possible answer. The questions were all about interests and passions of staff. This was a fun way for students to learn about interests of staff and it was a spring board to allow students to connect with teachers about things they have in common. The purpose of this activity was to increase the students feeling of belonging. The hope is that students would connect based on common interests and that some clubs were be started as a result.

Students and staff at West Bench elementary were excited to welcome Fin from the Vancouver Canucks. He delivered new story books to teachers as part of the Fin’s Friends Character Education Program. Students enjoyed hearing two stories about being proud to be themselves and making friends and then had the opportunity to take photos with Fin.

Students and staff at West Bench elementary were excited to welcome Fin from the Vancouver Canucks. He delivered new story books to teachers as part of the Fin’s Friends Character Education Program. Students enjoyed hearing two stories about being proud to be themselves and making friends and then had the opportunity to take photos with Fin.

Students and staff at West Bench elementary were excited to welcome Fin from the Vancouver Canucks. He delivered new story books to teachers as part of the Fin’s Friends Character Education Program. Students enjoyed hearing two stories about being proud to be themselves and making friends and then had the opportunity to take photos with Fin.

• The energy and excitement in the building is positive and uplifting. Staff is feeling excited and optimistic about the new year and students are beginning to settle into the school year.

• The energy and excitement in the building is positive and uplifting. Staff is feeling excited and optimistic about the new year and students are beginning to settle into the school year.

• The energy and excitement in the building is positive and uplifting. Staff is feeling excited and optimistic about the new year and students are beginning to settle into the school year.

• The energy and excitement in the building is positive and uplifting. Staff is feeling excited and optimistic about the new year and students are beginning to settle into the school year.

• The energy and excitement in the building is positive and uplifting. Staff is feeling excited and optimistic about the new year and students are beginning to settle into the school year.

• The energy and excitement in the building is positive and uplifting. Staff is feeling excited and optimistic about the new year and students are beginning to settle into the school year.