
The Board of Education Highlights provide updates on presentations and decisions made during the Board Meetings. For more information, please visit our District website where you can view the full agenda and video stream of the meeting: www.sd61.bc.ca/board-of-education/meetings/
Election of New Vice-Chair
Diane McNally resigned as Vice-Chair for the Board of Education. Ann Whiteaker was elected as the new Vice-Chair.
Catchment Boundary Review
The District presented new proposed catchment boundaries to Trustees. The Board of Education then passed a motion enabling the District to proceed with consultation on the proposed school catchments. Phase Two of Consultation includes three Open Houses for community input.
OPEN HOUSES:
Open House #1
Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Spectrum Community School
In Gymnasium B
Open House #2
Wednesday, February 13th, 2019
6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Lansdowne Middle School
In the Gymnasium
Open House #3
Saturday, February 16th, 2019
8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Victoria High School
In Andrews Gymnasium
For more information on proposed boundaries visit: www.sd61.bc.ca/catchment-boundary-review
New Board Authorized Courses
The Board passed 18 new Board Authority Authorized (BAA) Courses for Grades 10, 11, and 12.
Auto Body 11A, Auto Body 11B, Auto Body 12A, Auto Body 12B | Vic High |
Automotive Service and Repair 11 & 12 | Esquimalt |
Aviation Fabrication 12 | Mount Doug |
Aviation Systems and Design 12 | Mount Doug |
Design Innovation 11 & 12 | Mount Doug |
ELL Learning Strategies 10 | Modern Languages |
Gender and Sexuality in Society 12 | Vic High |
Icons Through Art History 12 | Oak Bay |
Indigenous Theatre and Leadership 11 | Esquimalt |
Introduction to Aviation 12 | Mount Doug |
Introduction to Hairstylist 10 | Vic High |
Yoga for Mindfulness 10 & 12 | Vic High/ Mount Doug |
For more information on the courses visit: www.sd61.bc.ca/programs/board-authorized-courses/
For media enquiries, please contact:
Lisa McPhail
Communications & Community Engagement
Superintendent’s Office
Office: 250.475.4103