Families in Maple Ridge’s east Albion neighbourhood can look forward to new classrooms to meet the future needs of the community, with the purchase of land for a new school.

Local principal Troy White, who goes above and beyond to creatively inspire his students’ learning experiences, has received a Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education at an award ceremony in Victoria.

Local teacher Scott Stefanek and safe-school specialist Wendel Williams, who go above and beyond to creatively inspire their students’ learning experiences, have received Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education at an award ceremony in Victoria.

Local teacher Jordan Smith, who goes above and beyond to creatively inspire her students’ learning experiences, has received a Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education at an award ceremony in Victoria.

Local teacher Chad Jobe, who goes above and beyond to creatively inspire his students’ learning experiences, has received a Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education at an award ceremony in Victoria.

Local teacher Grace Broadfoot, who goes above and beyond to creatively inspire her students’ learning experiences, has received a Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education at an award ceremony in Victoria.

Local superintendent Lisa McCullough, who goes above and beyond to creatively inspire her students’ learning experiences, has received a Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education at an award ceremony in Victoria.

Local educational assistant Sandra Breslin, who goes above and beyond to creatively inspire her students’ learning experiences, has received a Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education at an award ceremony in Victoria.