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Our school community came together to recognize and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day through a variety of learning experiences focused on the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples....

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Students painting rocks

Friends, families, and staff gathered on Thursday evening to celebrate the achievements of our Grade 7 students as they completed their time at Canyon-Lister Elementary School and prepared for the exciting transition to high school this fall....

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Students sitting at the front of the stage waiting to be called up to receive their certificate, family watching in audience

Ms. Adams’ Grade 2/3 class recently enjoyed a visit to the museum, where students explored local history and learned more about the land and community we call home...

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students at the museum in a one room school house

Ms. Milne’s Grade 1/2 class enjoyed a fun-filled day of STEAM learning, exploring...

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students hammering nails into wood

Ms. Danforth’s intermediate class ventured to Cranbrook today for a day...

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two students playing mini-golf

Ms. Milne’s Grade 1/2 class recently enjoyed a two-day classroom event called Camp Read-a-Lot, a fun-filled literacy experience designed to...

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inside a classroom a pretend camp is set up as students move from station to station

Ms. Adams’ Grade 2/3 class recently enjoyed a visit to a local dairy farm. Students had the opportunity...

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Young student petting a baby dairy calf

Our Grade 4 to 7 students recently participated in the annual Creston and Area Track-and-Field Day at the Creston and District Community Complex. The event brought together students from...

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students running relay race, many other students watching

Ms. Adams’ Grade 2/3 class recently enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre...

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Students outside at wildlife centre, sitting in a circle looking at a demonstration of info from leader

A curated collection of happenings across SD8 schools and worksites that embodies the districts' five strategic priorities: lifelong learners, connected learners, caring and inclusive learning culture, cultural and identity development, career development.

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