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Over the last year, educators across the Abbosford School District have been part of the equity discussion.  It is our pleasure to highlight their work in our Equity for Humanity Project.   The word "equity" has many different connotations when applied to the framework of education.  It has been our joy to witness teachers entering into brave spaces and navigating the challenge of providing equity with the classroom and beyond.  

Take a quick peek at what we've been working on.... 

Kudos to our own Pari Khanna, Grade 11, who took on the community issue of Abbotsford Homeless in her leadership PBL unit.  As as result of her driving question, she put together 55 care packages for the Salvation Army.  We'd like to thank the local business community for answering her calls and donating merchandise and funds in order to supoport the  project. 

Kudos to Jeevan Grewal who for her District Dogwood Scholarship looked around her campus and decided the tackle the Torch logo on our upper field.  The Torch was overgrown with grass and other weeds.  Jeevan investigated a number of different options to bring the Torch back to life from gravel, to concrete, or different vegetation.  Her researched looked at cost analysis, time to design and implement and environmental impact.  In the end, she decided on various perennials to bring in the colours of the torch year after year.  Last week, she began the large task of w

This is a  special week for many of our students and their families. Vaisakhi which celebrates both a faith and cultural aspect is on April 13th.  At Rick Hansen Sec. we have arranged for every student and staff member to receive a fresh, warm samosa delivered to their class.

Kudos to Ms. Muller who is featured in the Thursday, February 25, 2021 Hero in Education section for the tremendous work she does to make a difference, and ensure that we stay together while staying apart during this non-normal time. 

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