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The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. 

It was a full house at the official inauguration of the newly elected Abbotsford Board of Education on Tuesday night, as seven trustees were sworn in and affirmed for the new term. Three new trustees - Rupi Kanda-Rajwan, Mike Rauch and Jared White - join incumbents Korky Neufeld, Stan Petersen, Preet Rai and Shirley Wilson. The Abbotsford Board of Education will serve from 2022 to 2026.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 students and staff gathered together to remember and reflect in our first in person Remembrance Day Assembly since 2019. This was a student driven assembly, and we were so proud of our entire student body, who attended, and presented, with such solemn respect. Attached is a compilation of the events for you to enjoy. 

November 4 we held our second Husky Assembly and honoured students who demonstrated the  virtues of Kindness, Empathy, Courage, Respect, Honesty, Perseverance, Creativity and Cooperation.

Respect: Showing others they are important by what you say and do.

Perseverance: Never giving up, even when things get hard.

Empathy: Understanding the thoughts, feelings and emotions of others.

Creativity: Using your imagination to make something new and useful, and thinking outside the box to get things done!

Honesty: Being truthful to yourself and to others.

Halloween is this upcoming Monday, October 31st, and can be a busy time for many families preparing for a night of trick or treating. We want to encourage families to remember to stay safe and respectful while celebrating this fun-filled evening!

Last week we had our first Husky Assembly! Students were recognized for demonstrating positive qualities that help make our school a better place to be. The virtues we are focussing on are:

Respect: Showing others they are important by what you say and do.

Perseverance: Never giving up, even when things get hard.

Empathy: Understanding the thoughts, feelings and emotions of others.

Creativity: Using your imagination to make something new and useful, and thinking outside the box to get things done!

Honesty: Being truthful to yourself and to others.

October 5th is World Teachers' Day, and the Abbotsford School District is celebrating the 1,500+ innovative educators across the district who prepare and inspire our students for a lifetime of success.

Teachers are a cornerstone of quality education systems and play a key role in building inclusive and equitable societies. Today, we celebrate the teachers within our district and commend their dedication, passion and commitment to this profession.

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. 

Presentations

W.J. Mouat Secondary – "Self-Care Mondays"

A small cohort of W.J. Mouat Secondary students who helped develop Self-Care Mondays shared their experiences at the Mental Health Forum and discussed the process of implementing the new school event.

Today is Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour and uphold Survivors and intergenerational Survivors of the Indian residential school system, and commemorate those who didn’t return home.

Today, government officials announced that September 19, 2022, would be recognized as a one-time federal holiday in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral service. 

READ: Premier's statement on national day of mourning

As such, all Abbotsford School District schools and sites will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022.