BC Gov News

Students at École Dr. Knox Middle school will soon have an expanded place to learn now that funding has been approved for a 12-classroom addition.

More parents in the Interior region will be able to pursue work, school and other opportunities while knowing their children are cared for as the Province invests in 240 new licensed child care spaces.

Students, families and school staff in Kelowna’s Wilden neighbourhood can look forward to a new elementary school now that a site has been purchased to meet growing demand in the community.

Parents in Kelowna and Kamloops are encouraged to attend upcoming education sessions in their communities as part of B.C.’s school-based gang prevention initiative.

A 90-minute education session is being offered in Kelowna as part of a new school-based gang prevention program to provide parents with practical knowledge on how to help prevent their children from getting involved in youth gangs.

The Province is investing in community-based programs to help adult learners break down education barriers.

The Government of B.C. and the Central Okanagan School District have partnered to invest $36.1 million for a brand new Okanagan Mission Junior Middle school for students in the fast growing neighbourhood of Okanagan Mission.

Students in the Central Okanagan School District will benefit from $3.8 million in provincial funding for a school upgrade project, classroom supplies and nine new school buses, MLA Steve Thomson announced on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier.