SUMMER SESSION EXAM SCHEDULE

Exams are scheduled to be written the week of August 9 to 13 at Burnaby North Secondary. Only graduation exams for courses offered during summer session are available. All students must be preregistered to write exams. For exam schedule and a detailed list of what you are required to bring to the exam, click here.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR FALL 2010

Jul 5 Just moved to Burnaby or interested in registering your child into a Burnaby public school? Find out what school your child should attend by using our school locator. All elementary schools will be open for registration the last week of August. Many secondary schools are open for registration throughout the summer. Call the school to get specific registration dates and times. Click here to ensure you have all the documents required for registration. Note: ESL students requiring a language placement assessment can book an appointment through the school that they will be attending.

VSO PLAYS AT DEER LAKE

Jul 14 The Burnaby community was spoiled by the talents of two district students when the VSO played at Deer Lake on July 11. Vivian Liu, a student at Chaffey Burke led the orchestra playing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. The VSO then performed a composition entitled "2010 Traffic Jam" that was composed by 2006 Alpha Alumnus Jared Miller. Miller is off to The Juilliard School of Music in New York City in the Fall to pursue his master’s degree.

STUDENTS MAKE A CASE AGAINST RACISM

Jun 15 More than 500 grades 4-7 students throughout BC participated in this year’s “Make A Case Against Racism” contest. A panel of youth judges chose the winning artwork done by grade 6 Seaforth student Elizabeth Lu. It is featured on the cover of a CD that features 10 BC musicians who have composed music that carries a message of respect and diversity. Artwork of 15 runner ups, including grade 7 Seaforth student Jamie Vanden Broek are displayed in the CD insert. To learn more about this project, listen to the songs that inspired the artwork, and to see the winning artwork entries, visit www.EmbraceBC.ca.

STUDENTS DRIVE AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE HOME

Jun 20 On April 14 students at Alpha Secondary were reminded of the importance of keeping their eyes on the road and their head clear when driving. A graphic mock crash presented by Leadership 10 students in partnership with ICBC and other community groups, drove this message home right in front of their school that demonstrated what the consequences of negligent driving, specifically texting and driving can have. The students wanted this message to reach a broader audience and have posted a video of the event on YouTube. Click here to watch it - then share it with your friends. To read more about this powerful project and the students behind it click here.

TO THE CLASS OF 2010

Jun 2 The Board of Education would like to congratulate Burnaby’s Grad Class of 2010 and wish them well as they explore new opportunities and reach greater heights. The Board would also like to thank the parents, teachers and staff that have supported these graduates throughout their educational career.
- To read about two Burnaby Mountain sibling graduates who excel in the Arts, click here

- To read about a Byrne Creek grad who is off to Dartmouth College click here

- To read about an entrepreneurial grad from Burnaby North click here.

BURNABY BOARD OF EDUCATION

The next meeting of the Burnaby Board of Education will be held on Sept 14 at 7 pm. Meetings are held at the District's Administration Office located at 5325 Kincaid Street. All are welcome. Taped broadcasts can be viewed the Saturday following the meeting on Shaw Cable TV at 3:30 pm (subject to rescheduling). Copies of Board agendas and reports are available by clicking here.