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🤩 WOW! The generosity of numerous donors led to thousands of donations to prepare students for the 2025-26 school year!
🎒 Surrey Schools received nearly 2,000 backpacks and $90K+ in supplies for students, distributed to almost every school in the district!
👏 THANK YOU to all of our amazing donors!
🎇 With Diwali and Halloween around the corner, #SurreySchools is sharing some fireworks safety reminders for safe celebrations!
🙅 Setting off fireworks on school grounds is prohibited, and #SurreyBC police and bylaw officers will be patrolling to ensure public safety.
👇 Read more and stay safe!
In a recent first, K-12 enrolment saw a slight drop of 1.12% for the 2025-26 school year.
The unusual decline is attributed to moving trends and short-term changes in immigration policies that are also impacting neighbouring districts, with growth expected to return in the long run.
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😄 New BAA courses are coming to Surrey Schools!
📻💵 In the 2026-27 school year, senior secondary students will be able to take Financial Literacy 12 and RF Communications 11, two newly approved BAA courses designed by district secondary teachers and helping teachers!
🖱️ Read more about both courses!
🌞 Summer may be over but we’re still fondly remembering another great season of Summer Learning!
✍️ This year saw nearly 15,000 students enroll in dozens of courses, including language classes, P.E., trades, sciences and more!
👇 Read all about Summer Learning below!
🫨 All #SurreyBC and #WhiteRockBC schools! Get ready for the Great B.C. ShakeOut!
🌎 Next Thursday, students and staff across the district will Drop, Cover and Hold On in the annual earthquake drill alongside nearly 500,000 British Columbians!
👇 Learn more about earthquake safety and preparedness!
🧠 For Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, the district is sharing numerous resources for all to support their mental health and well-being.
🫂 The district and the province have many guides, contacts, videos and tools available for those needing support.
🖱️ Click for more:
Students at North Ridge Elementary spent time this week learning about Navratri, a Hindu festival filled with music, dance and vibrant traditions 🌸✨
Through colouring activities and classroom learning, students explored the meaning and customs of this important cultural celebration.
🍎 Sunday is World Teachers’ Day, honouring the valuable work teachers do year-round to support our students!
👩🏫 This year, we highlight the collaborative nature of educators and the teamwork that makes our 130 schools run smoothly each and every day!
👏 A huge THANK YOU to all of our teaching staff!
For the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, #SurreySchools is recognizing the district's continued efforts to pursue Indigenous equity, including the naming of Theresa Clarke Elementary and Snokomish Elementary, the latest of six schools to bear Indigenous names since 2014.
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Many Surrey students face barriers that affect learning, from meals to supplies, clothing, transportation and tech.
Thanks to donors like the Wubs Family Foundation, a $1M investment over 4 years will help remove these barriers.
Bright Futures helps every child thrive. #SurreyBC #WhiteRock
#SurreyBC, #WhiteRockBC and other communities are hosting free events for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Join us at Holland Park, walk in solidarity in White Rock and enjoy performances in Maple Ridge, all while learning about Canada’s rich Indigenous history
We hope to see you there!
🤝 Safe Schools is sharing important info on Code of Conduct, PSST resources and programs that help keep students safe.
📄 The Code of Conduct is designed to foster respectful environments for people of all walks of life, while PSST and various programs further enhance student safety.
🖱️ Learn more:
🚀 From school to work, we are preparing students for a future where AI will be part of everyday life.
Since last year, we've hosted info sessions and made videos and resources to help students explore AI while prioritizing safety and privacy.
Watch below! Questions? Email feedback@surreyschools.ca
Surrey Schools is reporting a $33M surplus that will allow us to replenish our rainy-day fund and better support students and operations.
This includes $12M in reserves that will strengthen our ability to respond to any unforeseen events or challenges.
Feedback? Email feedback@surreyschools.ca
👶 Parents of newborns age 2-4 months! Your baby may be a perfect “tiny teacher” for our Roots of Empathy program!
🌳 Roots of Empathy sees K-7 students learn care, kindness and helpfulness by interacting with infants as they grow over the school year.
👩🍼 Learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Curious how AI is used in Surrey classrooms? 🤔
See one teacher in action and learn how we prioritize safety & privacy 🔒💻 via @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social
Learn more at: surreyschoolsone.ca/ai
Questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@surreyschools.ca
#SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC #SurreySchools
🗣️ LAM student Alisha Sharma is this year’s Voice of the Future Award winner for her disability advocacy!
💁♀️ A founding sponsor of LAM’s disability student union, Alisha has shared her experience with visual impairment in an effort to speak up for those with disabilities.
🏆 Congratulations, Alisha!
👷 All in a summer’s work! Facilities staff completed an astounding 125 projects over the summer at Surrey and White Rock schools!
🔧 Staff kept busy with upgrades to accessibility, playgrounds, roofing, flooring, HVAC, irrigation, drainage, electrical and more!
🧰 Thank you for all your hard work!
📚 This fall, some Gr. 10–12 students will pilot Hybrid Learning — a mix of in-class + online classes designed for balance and real-world prep. Feedback will help shape its future!
🎥 More info: surreyschools.ca/hybridlearning
✉️ Feedback: feedback@surreyschools.ca
⚠️ From time to time, #SurreySchools issues safety alert notifications, and it’s important to know what they mean.
👮 The district works with law enforcement for such situations as a lockdown, hold and secure, and shelter in place, among others.
🖱️ Click to learn more about safety alert notifications.
🍋💛 Big hearts in little packages!
Over the summer Colebrook Elementary students Leela and Mia set up a lemonade stand to make a difference for women & children in need, raising an incredible $2000 for Atira Women’s Resource Society!
👏💛 We’re so proud of the community spirit shown by our students!
🙋♀️ Parents and caregivers! Want to get involved with your school’s parent advisory council or Surrey DPAC?
👨👩👧👦 PACs organize and participate numerous activities and are an integral part of building a positive school community.
✋ Read more about how you can join your school’s PAC or Surrey DPAC today!
🏫 With a new year underway, it’s time to get to know the Surrey Board of Education!
📃 The board oversees decisions about the delivery of learning in Surrey and White Rock, including policies and procedures, and hosts monthly public meetings throughout the school year.
👇 Learn more about the board!
Surrey Schools is closely monitoring the current air quality and following Fraser Health guidelines.
Staff have been advised to limit outdoor exposure, and we’ll continue to track updates over the coming days to keep students safe and well.
😃 A new record! The Ministry has announced funding for a 1,000-seat addition to Clayton Heights Secondary – the district’s biggest expansion ever!
🏫 The four-storey, 41-classroom addition will provide enrolment relief and prepare for more students as development continues in the area.
👇 Read more!
🍁 New to #SurreySchools? Join us at one of our Newcomer Networking Nights to learn about the district!
💁 Our Welcome Centre is hosting six multilingual info sessions for immigrants, refugees and new families to adjust to school life.
🖱️ Click to see our event poster in 17 (!!!) different languages!
🏫It’s the first day of school! And looking at the year ahead, #SurreySchools is embracing change as new ideas shape the way we learn💡
👩💻As we continue to support new schools and additions, the district is exploring AI and hybrid learning and how to best prepare students for future success
🖱️Read more!
👋 Welcome back, Surrey Schools community!
📢 Supr Mark Pearmain shares a special message to kick off the 2025/26 school year.
📚 As students, staff & families return, we look forward to a year of learning, growth & new opportunities.
View with captions (Eng,Punjabi, Chinese): vimeo.com/1113386721
🚸 School is almost in session, and so are school zones – time to brush up on driver and pedestrian safety.
🦺 ICBC has many tips such as avoiding distractions, scanning crosswalks, making eye contact and approaching with caution.
🛑 Review what you can do to stay safe in school zones:
