DR. MARGARET MACDIARMID APPOINTED TO EDUCATION PORTFOLIO
Premier Gordon Campbell appointed a new cabinet today to build a strong economic future, capitalize on hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and seize emerging global opportunities as Canada's Pacific Gateway. [News release] [More photos]
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JACKSON ELEMENTARY GETS $200,000 SEISMIC UPGRADE
ABBOTSFORD – The Province is investing close to $200,000 for seismic upgrades to the gymnasium at Jackson Elementary, creating a safer learning environment for staff and students, Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid announced.
FSA A VALUABLE TOOL FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
VICTORIA – The results of the 2009 Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) show that close to two-thirds of all B.C. students in grades 4 and 7 are meeting or exceeding achievement levels in reading, writing and numeracy, Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid announced.
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY
VICTORIA – B.C. students who earned medals at the provincial and national Skills Canada Competitions were recognized as part of a celebration of trades and technology, announced Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid and Advanced Education and Labour Market Development Minister Moira Stilwell.
HISTORIC AGREEMENT HELPS ABORIGINAL STUDENTS SUCCEED
VANCOUVER – Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid, the Vancouver Board of Education and local Aboriginal communities signed B.C.’s 45th Aboriginal education enhancement agreement, agreeing to improve student success and provide Aboriginal students in Vancouver with more Aboriginal culture and history in the classroom.
GROUND BROKEN ON NEW COLDSTREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLDSTREAM – School officials broke ground today on the new $13.4-million Coldstream Elementary school, creating up to 85 jobs for British Columbians, Vernon Monashee MLA Eric Foster announced.
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