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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a safe and relaxing holiday. 🍁🧡

Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to celebrating the voices and power of girls, championing their rights worldwide, and reflecting on the challenges they continue to face because of their gender. At Surrey Schools, we join the global community in honouring this day.

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

📣 Reminder: Monday, October 12 is Thanksgiving, so all schools and district offices are closed. Classes resume Tuesday, October 13. Enjoy the long weekend! 🍁 Find the full school-year calendar, including non-instructional days, statutory holidays, and school breaks, at surreyschools.ca/calendars

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Thank you, retirees! 🍎 We celebrated 221 retirees from 2025-2026 at our annual retirement dinner. Principals, teachers, clerks, EAs, custodians, facilities staff: you've shaped our schools and the students in them. Enjoy your retirement! ✨ ow.ly/qxEq50ZVZz7

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Surrey Schools recognizes and thanks our 221 retirees!

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Congratulations to Penny Hill, learning support teacher at Maple Green Elementary, on receiving a Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Award! 🎉 Penny has dedicated her career to helping students with dyslexia succeed. Read more: ow.ly/7TjB50ZVwv8

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Maple Green's Penny Hill honoured with Dyslexia Canada award

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The next public Surrey Board of Education meeting takes place tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the District Education Centre (14033 92 Ave.). To view the agenda & find more information, go to: surreyschools.ca/board-meetings

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's World Teachers' Day! 🍎 To every teacher in our schools: thank you for the way you inspire curiosity, build confidence, and show up for our students every single day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom. 🚀

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This Women's History Month, we're celebrating all the incredible women who lead, teach and inspire across our schools every day. 💜 Your expertise, dedication, and impact shape our students and our community. Thank you for everything you bring. We see you, and we're proud to work alongside you!

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today is National Custodian Day! We’re grateful for our amazing custodians who keep our schools clean, safe and welcoming for students, staff and families every day. We notice, and we appreciate you! Thank you for all you do! 🙌💙

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Every student and staff member deserves to feel safe, respected and included. As the school year begins, revisit our Code of Conduct with a video featuring student and staff voices from across Surrey and White Rock. Learn more: vimeo.com/1110378934?fl=pl&fe=ti

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Surrey Schools - Student Code of Conduct

This is "Surrey Schools - Student Code of Conduct" by Surrey Schools on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Fall is here—and so are colds, flu and COVID-19. Remember to: - Wash hands often - Avoid touching your face - Cough/sneeze into elbows - Stay home if sick or wear a mask Vaccines = your best protection against flu and COVID-19

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never came home from residential schools, and Survivors, their families & communities. Thank you, students & staff, for learning with care. Reconciliation is ongoing work. 🧡

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Surrey Schools National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2026

Surrey Schools marks National Day for Truth & Reconciliation with learning and contribution. Music: Coast Salish Anthem | Chief Dan George's Prayer Song Auto-generated subtitles available in English, Punjabi and Simplified Chinese.

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Reminder: Schools are closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🏮 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to all who celebrate! 🥮 Here's to mooncakes, lanterns and gathering with family and friends. Wishing you a warm and happy celebration!

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📣 Reminder: Friday, Sept. 25 is a professional development day for staff, so there’s no school for students. Enjoy the long weekend! Find the full school-year calendar, including non-instructional days, statutory holidays and school breaks, at surreyschools.ca/calendars

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🕯️ Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to all who observe. We wish our students, staff and families a meaningful day of observance.

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🍎 Superintendent Mark Pearmain spoke with Global News about our expanding lunch programs. By year-end, we'll have universal lunch at 91 schools district-wide, so more students start the day ready to learn. 🎥 Watch the interview here: globalnews.ca/video/120631...

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Surrey School District extends school lunch program | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Surrey School District extends school lunch program Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📣 Welcome back, we have some good news to share! Thanks to strong year-end results, Supt. Mark Pearmain is pleased to announce more student support positions & an expanded universal lunch program for the 2026-27 school year & a look at what's to come. 🎥 CC in English, Punjabi & Simplified Chinese:

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Welcome back from the Surrey Schools Superintendent | 2026-27

A welcome back message to the Surrey Schools community from Superintendent Mark Pearmain. Auto-generated captions are available in English, Punjabi and Simplified Chinese.

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🍎 A new school year begins in Surrey Schools! Board Chair Gary Tymoschuk shares where the district is headed: more classrooms, stronger literacy & numeracy and a renewed focus on wellbeing & belonging. 🌐 Captions in English, Punjabi & Simplified Chinese: sd36.ca/Welcome26

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Indigenous students and families: self-identify with your school office to access additional supports and services available to you. It's voluntary, and no documentation is required.

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A big welcome back to all of our families, students and staff, and a warm welcome to those joining us for the first time! 🎒 Wishing everyone a wonderful first day and a fantastic year ahead. 🍎

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📢 Surrey Schools e-bike & e-scooter reminder: 🛴 E-scooters: not allowed on school property, roads or sidewalks in Surrey/White Rock. 🚲 E-bikes: walk them on school grounds, no charging/storing inside. Min age 14 (light) / 16 (standard). Safety info: ow.ly/I9zk50ZJCMS

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🍁 Enjoy the long weekend! Schools & offices are closed Mon, Sept 7 for Labour Day, see you Tues, Sept 8! 🕙 Elementary (Grades 1–7): classes start at 10 am with early dismissal on day 1. 🏫 Secondary (Grades 8–12): See yours here - sd36.ca/secostart More information: ow.ly/gPFE50ZIYvH

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School starts Sept. 8! Here’s what you need to know for the first day of school

With the 2026-27 school year set to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, Surrey Schools has put together the following information for parents, caregivers and students on what opening week will look like.

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🚸 School starts next week! As students head back, slow down, stay alert and help keep school zones safe. 🚗 Whether you’re driving, walking or cycling, take extra care around schools and watch for traffic. 📋 Find more safety tips, including information about e-scooters and e-bikes at the link below

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Driver and pedestrian tips to stay safe around school zones

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If you missed our School Trustee Information Session, the PowerPoint presentation is now available online. Learn about the BC public education system, the roles and responsibilities of trustees, school board governance, election resources and more. Learn more at surreyschools.ca/elections

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Elections

This section contains statements about the work of the board of education. It is speaking on its own operations, its own procedures, its own practices, and its own conduct as a school board.

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🍁 New to Surrey Schools? Join us at our Newcomer Networking Nights to learn about the district! 💁‍♀️ Our Welcome Centre is hosting 6 multilingual info sessions for immigrants, refugees and new families to adjust to school life in Surrey and White Rock. 🖱️ Click to see our event poster in 16 languages!

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Welcome Centre hosting Newcomer Networking Nights for students and families new to the district

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📚School starts Sept. 8! ✨Kindergarten: Gradual entry Sept. 8-18, full-time Sept. 21. Check email & school site for details 👧Gr. 1-7s start at 10am with early dismissal. Confirm times with your school 🧑‍🦱Gr. 8-12s have a shortened first day. Start/dismissal times vary by grade & school 🖱️More info:

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School starts Sept. 8! Here’s what you need to know for the first day of school

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

👨‍⚕️Fraser Health is once again sharing important and helpful info about public health services heading into the new school year. 📖 Their Healthy Back-to-School Guide includes info on nutrition, activity, anxiety, mental health, immunizations and vision, hearing and dental care. 👇 Learn more!

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Back-to-school health and safety tips from Fraser Health

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📅 Save the date! The 2026-27 district calendar is available for the upcoming school year! 🔔 See our schedule for non-instructional days, statutory holidays, school closures and more! 🖋️ Read more and see the dates below! #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC #SD36learn #SurreySchools

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Mark your calendars! See important dates on the 2026-27 district calendar

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🗳️ Curious about serving as a school trustee? Join Surrey Schools for an info session for prospective candidates ahead of the 2026 election. 📅 Sept. 1 | 7–8 p.m. 📍 Resource & Education Centre, Surrey 👉 Details: ow.ly/kbBn50ZyB2l

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

☀️ Enjoying summer break? There’s still lots happening around Surrey this August! 🎉 Check out concerts, Friday Fun Days, library programs, Summer Reading Club, the Soil Superheroes exhibit at the Museum of Surrey and more. 👉 List of events and activities here: sd36.ca/smr26

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Surrey & White Rock summer fun: Events & activities in your community

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🏔️ From the mountains to the coast, there's so much to love about our province! 🌲 Wishing our students, staff and families a very happy B.C. Day!

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🎓 Six outstanding students are recipients of $60,000 scholarships from the Cmolik Foundation! 👩‍🎓 Students from Enver Creek, Fleetwood Park, Fraser Heights, Johnston Heights, École Kwantlen Park and L.A. Matheson are among this year’s scholarship winners! 👨‍🎓 🙌 Congratulations to all of our winners!

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Six Surrey students receive $60,000 scholarships from Cmolik Foundation

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

👏 A huge scholarship deserves a huge recognition! 👩‍🎓 Fleetwood Park Secondary's Sarah Ye is among 100 Canadian students selected for the Schulich Leader Scholarships, receiving $120K to study engineering at SFU! 🥳 350,000+ students applied and Sarah made the top 100! Congrats Sarah!

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Fleetwood Park Secondary student wins $120,000 Schulich Leader scholarship

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🏫 Thinking of running for school trustee? Surrey Schools is hosting an info session for candidates! 📅 Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026 | 7–8 p.m. | Room #206: Resource & Education Centre, 14123 92 Ave, Surrey ✏️ Learn what the role involves. Details: www.surreyschools.ca/considering-...

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🏫 Thinking of running for school trustee? Surrey Schools is hosting a candidate info session! 📅 Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026 | 7–8 p.m. | Room #206: Resource & Education Centre, 14123 92 Ave, Surrey ✏️ Learn what the role involves before nominations close Sept 11 - details:

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Considering a run for school trustee? Surrey Schools to host information session for prospective candidates

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🏆A once-in-a-lifetime moment 95 Surrey students won't forget! ⚽Students made history at the FIFA World Cup, walking the pitch at BC Place as Player Escorts alongside the world's best, including Canada's historic first-ever World Cup win: Read the fully story: www.surreyschools.ca/surrey-stude...

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Surrey students take to the pitch for historic opportunities at FIFA World Cup

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📣 ICYMI: Free summer activities around Surrey & White Rock! 😎 From the City of Surrey's Fusion Festival to reptile showcases at the White Rock Library, there's something for everyone. 🔗 Check out the full list below: www.surreyschools.ca/surrey---whi...

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Surrey & White Rock summer fun: Events & activities in your community

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

☀️Summer School has begun! 🚸Reminder for commuters: school zone speeds are still in effect at sites hosting summer learning programs - some are marked with a 'Summer School' sign below the usual school zone sign. 🚗Please slow down and stay cautious near all schools, every day. #SurreySchools

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🇨🇦 Today we celebrate Canada and the diverse communities that make Surrey Schools strong. 🍁 Wishing every student, family and staff member a joyful Canada Day.

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

❤️‍🩹 École Panorama Ridge Grade 9 student Upmann Boparai is being recognized for opening her heart to help others through fundraising! 🏥 This year, Upmann Boparai went door to door gathering donations for the cardiology department at BC Children’s Hospital, raising $5,050! 👏 Way to go, Upmann!

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🌐 AI's impact on kids doesn't stop at the district line, or the provincial one. 🗣️ "This isn't a Surrey issue, this is national" - Supt. Mark Pearmain on Junk, Toxic & Healthy AI ▶️ Watch the full talk w/ Dr. Shimi Kang: sd36.ca/ai-event

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🌟 Thank you to our students, families, staff and school communities for making this year one to remember! 🎓 Congratulations to all of our graduates on reaching this incredible milestone & to our new and returning families, see you in September! ☀️ Have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer break!

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🥇 Surrey & White Rock student athletes had an impressive showing at Track & Field provincials, winning 18 gold medals and taking the podium 35 times! 👟 Students had top-3 finishes in shot put, hammer throw, discus, hurdles, dashes and runs! 👏 Congratulations to all our Track & Field stars!

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Surrey & White Rock student athletes take 35 medals in track & field provincials

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🙌 Surrey Schools is receiving a $35,000 grant to support accessibility, thanks to the Rick Hansen Foundation and RBC! 🧑‍🦽‍➡️ The district is among 40 groups to receive the RBC Barrier Buster Grant in recognition of efforts to improve accessibility across schools 👏 Thank you for your ongoing support!

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Surrey Schools receives $35,000 grant for accessibility from Rick Hansen Foundation & RBC

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Two Georges Vanier Elementary students, Abisha and Qisya, raised $1,065.47 for Ronald McDonald House — nearly double their $600 goal. The reward? Watching principal Mr. Reader reveal his newly dyed pink hair at a school assembly. 🩷✂️

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Surrey Schools @surreyschools.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The Surrey Board of Education has approved the 2027-28 Five-Year Capital Plan, seeking $5.5 billion in capital funding for 76 major projects - including new schools, additions, site acquisitions, replacements and seismic upgrades - to meet needs for students spaces as enrolment growth continues.

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Board approves 2027-28 five-year capital plan requesting $5.5B for student space needs

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