SCHOOL CLOSURE
If schools are closed due to snow, or any other weather-related problems, announcements will be made on local radio stations (WOLF 106.9 FM,WAVE 102.3 FM, and 91.7 COAST FM) by 7 a.m. on the day of the closure.  Please do not call the radio station – tune in and listen for the announcements, which will be made on a regular basis. In addition, the district will post the information on the district’s website, Twitter, Facebook and mobile app.  Please keep in mind, however, that there may be situations where this is not always possible, for example, power outages or technical problems.  The most reliable method is to listen to the local radio stations.

Scholarship Update

On Wednesday November 28, 2018 there was a scholarship meeting in the library for Grade 12 students. Students received a paper copy of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation (NLSF) application. Please note that this is for a rough copy only. The actual NLSF applications get filled out online are available to start filling out on January 14^t, 2019 at 9am. NLSF Scholarship Applications are due February 8, 2019 at noon.

Students also received a paper copy of the Ministry Dogwood-District Authority Scholarship application. Ministry Dogwood applications can be submitted by paper at the end of February 2019. The next scholarship meeting will be on January 16, 2019 in A block in the John Barsby library.

Parents: you have or soon will receive an email with your login credentials for the Parent Portal, which will allow you to see your child’s information, including report cards, online. Please see brochure for more information.

Need help with your homework? Come to Study Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in Room 234. You can get help with any subject…and snacks too!!

Reminder for parents:

Filming, Photography and Student Privacy

There are a variety of school events or activities that take place during the year and there is no better way to document these events by taking photos or videos. However, we must still be mindful of our student’s privacy.

Some events are open to the public and therefore, parents are welcome to take photos and videos. Nevertheless, the potential promotion, exchange or sharing of student images raises privacy issues.

A parent wishing to film or photograph students and then post these images to a website (i.e. Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/Vimeo) must have signed permission for the students (you may have already received a copy of a photo/video consent form in the past) before posting their image online. To do so without signed permission is a violation of BC privacy legislation.

While the responsibility lies solely with the person taking the photo or video, the district wants to take this opportunity remind all parents and guardians to remain respectful of everyone’s privacy.

Scholarship Update

On Wednesday November 28, 2018 there was a scholarship meeting in the library for Grade 12 students. Students received a paper copy of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation (NLSF) application. Please note that this is for a rough copy only. The actual NLSF applications get filled out online are available to start filling out on January 14^t, 2019 at 9am. NLSF Scholarship Applications are due February 8, 2019 at noon.

Students also received a paper copy of the Ministry Dogwood-District Authority Scholarship application. Ministry Dogwood applications can be submitted by paper at the end of February 2019. The next scholarship meeting will be on January 16, 2019 in A block in the John Barsby library.