News Stories

Kayla Muller and Natalie Lang, Student Leadership 10-12, Rick Hansen School

Driving Question: How can we get more people participating in school events and create a positive school culture?

A group of Rick Hansen Secondary students recently launched a video project that sheds light on the impact of inclusivity and equity in their community. The new video production, 'What is Vaisakhi?', is being shared online and may become the groundwork for other schools in the Abbotsford school district to use when trying to explain cultural similarities in their school communities. 

The Glass Castle Free Inquiry Project    Kayla Muller, English Studies 12, Rick Hansen School

Driving Question: How does theme in story telling reveal larger societal concerns?

Art 9/10 (Bisgaard) & Earth Science 11 (Weatherby), Rick Hansen School

Rick Hansen Secondary School was nominated for a Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Award in the category of small/ medium organization for inclusion.  Yesterday, the awards looked place and while we didn’t win, we were excited for the nomination as a recognition of the brave spaces we have as a staff, and school community have walked in to talking about inclusion, equity, diversity and more.   Well done to all our students and staff for their being fearless advocates for all! 

Inspiring Children's Storybooks

D Atawo, Photography 10 - 12

Driving Question: How can you incorporate elements of visual art and principles of composition with macro photography to create a visually pleasing
and inspiring children’s storybook?

In a special Abby News section, “Above and Beyond, Heroes in Education”, you’ll read about educators, administrators, custodians, youth care workers and language instructors who all make an impression on their students, colleagues and community.

We’re proud to see a number of our #AbbySchools staff highlighted from:

‘Be the Best You Can Be Portraits’

Ms. Harasemow, Art Studio 9/10, Rick Hansen School

Spotlight on Learning – Food Safety by Ms. Davies and Ms. Gill

Students explored the driving question “does food and kitchen safety depend on context?” by picking a specific restaurant, street-food vendor, home kitchen, etc. anywhere in the world and comparing the protocols of this place with our classroom practices.

Enhanced safety measures and $121.2 million in federal funding are on the way, as the Province continues to strengthen health and safety plans in K-12 schools to keep students, teachers and staff safe during the pandemic.

All middle and secondary students and K-12 staff will now be required to wear non-medical masks in all indoor areas, including when they are with their learning groups. The only exceptions are when: