POLICE – Bomb sign causes evacuation of David Thompson elementary
A “FIND THE BOMB” sign painted on the outside of David Thompson elementary school led to its evacuation today (June 19, 2020) but no explosive device was found.At [Continue]
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SIDOW – Schools meeting the challenges of learning from a distance
By ALISON SIDOW Superintendent of Schools, SD73 ON MARCH 17 the people of British Columbia learned that in-class learning in schools throughout the province was suspended due [Continue]
COVID-19 – School district working on plan to ‘learn from a distance’
Statement today (March 22, 2020) from the Kamloops-Thompson School District on COVID-19: Schools remain closed to the public as School District No. 73 makes plans next week [Continue]
CORONAVIRUS – School district cancels spring-break trips to Europe
The Kamloops-Thompson School District announced today (March 6, 2020) it has cancelled school group tours to Europe during spring break. The decision, due to the worldwide [Continue]
KARPUK – Numeracy is about how to apply mathematics in everyday life
BRITISH COLUMBIA has a great education system, and school districts throughout the province strive to maintain B.C.’s position as a global leader in education by pioneering [Continue]
SIDOW – Students entering a new world with B.C. curriculum changes
By ALISON SIDOW Superintendent, School District 73 WE ARE ROLLING OU the final phase of the new B.C. Curriculum, and powerful examples of quality teaching and learning were [Continue]
SCHOOL BOARD – 2019 was a remarkable year for School District 73
By ALISON SIDOW Superintendent, School District 73 FOR MANY OF US in the district, 2019 will be remembered for the fire that destroyed the Parkcrest Elementary school in [Continue]
SCHOOL BOARD – Schools carry on the legacy of Remembrance Day
By SHELLEY SIM Trustee, School District 73 FREEDOM. It may be one of the most important words in human consciousness. Our many freedoms allow us the opportunity to vote, to [Continue]
EDITORIAL – School district must protect those it’s displacing for Parkcrest
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IF THERE WAS ANY DOUBT about the level of disruption caused by the fire that destroyed Parkcrest elementary school, all doubt has been [Continue]
PARKCREST FIRE – Arson wasn’t the cause of school fire, say police
The fire that destroyed Parkcrest elementary school in Brocklehurst was not suspicious, police said today. The exact cause is still under investigation. RCMP issued a [Continue]
PARKCREST FIRE – District reveals details of student-relocation plan
All students and staff from Parkcrest elementary school will move into George Hilliard elementary by next Monday, School District 73 officials confirmed today (Monday, Sept. [Continue]
ROTHENBURGER – Instant community response to Parkcrest fire is inspiring
Some came out of curiosity but most simply want to help any way they can LATE FRIDAY, THE GAWKERS were still showing up at Parkcrest Avenue wanting to get a look at the [Continue]
PARKCREST FIRE – School district aims to get kids back in class by Sept. 16
An exact plan for returning Parkcrest elementary students to class isn’t ready yet but families will find out soon, says the Kamloops-Thompson School District. “The [Continue]
SCHOOLS – Loss of Parkcrest elementary to fire ‘devastating’
School District 73 issued this statement (Sept. 5, 2019) at 8:44 p.m. about the Parkcrest elementary school fire: At 17:08 on Thursday, Sept. 5, Kamloops Fire and Rescue [Continue]
