Francophone families in Kamloops will now have a permanent home for their school community at École Collines-d’Or.

Students and families will soon be benefiting from more space at Valleyview Secondary as construction gets underway on a 525-seat addition.

The Province is investing in local community-based programs to help adult learners break the barriers they face in building their futures.

Students in the Kamloops/Thompson School District will benefit from over $2.6 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects, classroom supplies and new school buses, MLA Terry Lake announced on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier.

Kamloops area families are being encouraged to attend an open house on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, to share their ideas on how to transform rural education in British Columbia.

Parents in the Kamloops-Thompson area can mark Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, on their calendars to share their thoughts on student progress reporting, including report cards.

The world is changing and B.C. students need to be ready to adapt to the careers of tomorrow. Students in the Kamloops/Thompson School District will be prepared, thanks to $22,500 in provincial funding awarded to the district, helping to connect kids with opportunities in skilled trades and tech training. 

Students, teachers and staff at Brocklehurst Middle school in the Kamloops/Thompson school district will benefit from $200,000 in provincial School Enhancement Program funding.