How are you?

A new, energy-efficient elementary school is coming to the South Newton neighbourhood, giving hundreds of Surrey students a modern place to go to school as more education investments are made to support one of B.C.’s fastest-growing cities.

A new, seismically safe Stride Avenue Community school will give hundreds of students in Burnaby a better learning experience for generations to come and contribute to a reduction in B.C. greenhouse gases.

To meet future growth demand and to get students out of portables, a two-classroom addition with space for 45 students at Pouce Coupe Elementary has been approved.

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, is directing the Chilliwack Board of Education to take specific actions to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive school community for all students following the review of the board by special advisors.

A new school opens in Surrey next week, the third new school this school year in B.C.’s fastest-growing community, providing much needed classrooms for more than 600 students.

Greater Victoria families with children attending École Beausoleil now have the comfort of knowing their school community will remain together this September and for many years to come.

Children and youth in the Saanich School District will soon benefit from a new, seismically safe school with expanded mental health resources, as construction on the replacement of the Children’s Development Centre is underway.