Over the past two weeks, students at 16 elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school were actively engaged in student-led conferences, where they had the opportunity to share and reflect on their learning successes and goals with their families. As an “Informal Learning Update”, student-led conferences took place …
Tamy Simcoe, Youth and Family Worker at Salmon Arm Storefront, noticed that there is a need for students to be knowledgeable about local youth supports independent of the School District. To address this, she conceived the idea of organizing an Amazing Race in collaboration with various partners across Salmon Arm. …
The sounds of running feet and cheers filled the air at Little Mountain Park in Salmon Arm on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as hundreds of students, cheered on by family and friends, took part in the annual Little Mountain Stomp cross country run. “It was a huge success. We had …
Over 600 SD83 students participated in the Shuswap Music Festival, which was held April 8 to May 3, 2024, wrapping up with a gala concert on May 3, 2024, at Nexus – First Community Church in Salmon Arm. The majority of these students participated in the concert and jazz band …
The A.L. Fortune Senior Drumline secured the top spot for the sixth consecutive year at the B.C. Provincial Drumline Championships, held at the John Oliver Secondary School in Vancouver on Friday May 3, 2024. A.L. Fortune’s Junior Drumline achieved a second-place finish, further highlighting the school’s success. The two Drumlines, …
The transformation of an old computer lab/storage room into Ranchero Elementary’s brand new foods and activity room includes numerous cupboards, ample counter space, two stoves, a dishwasher and a washer and dryer, offering ample storage and functionality. “The room is spectacular,” comments Ranchero Principal Corrinne Langston. The work to transform …
