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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings . 

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings . 

I recognize that I belong to a larger group of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
I can share my experience with other Deaf and hard of hearing peers. (Deaf and Hard of Hearing expanded core curriculum Personal and Cultural Identity goal)

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings . 

Fall 2023 SD8 Goals: Learning and Relationships

This fall, the Inclusive Support Team organized some special events to support our district’s students with Down syndrome, their families and school-based teams.
Events started off with a beautiful sunny day at the park in September. This fun filled picnic included lots of games, snacks, Trishaw rides and even a dance party. While students played, parents were able to connect with each other and school-based team shared ideas.  

A huge thank you to Oso Negro, The Kootenay Co-op and Bob from Cycling Without Age for their time and generous donations!

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings . 

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) announced the election by acclamation of a new chair and vice-chair of the Board of Education at the inaugural board meeting held in Nelson, B.C., on November 14. School Trustee Dawn Lang was elected uncontested as the new chair, moving into the role after serving one year as vice-chair. School Trustee Julie Bremner was elected uncontested to the position of vice-chair, her first term in the position.

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit SD8.bc.ca/meetings. 

SD8 has begun dispatching learning crates to young students and their families

The first day of kindergarten is an exciting day for any young student beginning an educational journey that will continue into their teens. Now BC families can accompany their children to kindergarten no matter where they live, work or travel, and students can learn at a pace and rhythm that completely suits their needs.