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A curated collection of happenings across SD8 schools and worksites that embodies the district's five strategic priorities.

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On September 29th, our CLES community came together to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This important day gives us...

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Elementary school students sitting in an assembly in the gymnasium, many students wearing orange shirts.

Our school year got off to a spirited start as CLES students and staff gathered for our annual House Team Sorting Ceremony! New students and staff had the exciting task of ...

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Four students standing in a row, each holding up a sign with the symbol of their house team on it (owl, raven, bear or coyote)

A warm welcome to students and families to the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.

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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