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Vaping among youth is widely recognized as a major public health concern that poses well documented health risks, most notably respiratory health concerns. The Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey outlined that an increased number of adolescents aged 15 to 19 reported vaping to reduce stress than in previous years. Coping with stress is the main reason for vaping by youth today ( StatsCan, 2021 ).
In this one-hour session, we will share some tips and tricks for talking to...
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Dear Parents and Caregivers:
Thank you for making September a wonderful school start up. We have focused on routines, making friends, studying, learning, and well-being activities. Our mission is to provide learning opportunities and environments that inspire students to thrive , and we saw many examples as we started this school year.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In SD73, we acknowledged this past week as Truth and Reconciliation week (September 25-29)....
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From the regular meeting of the Board of Education. Find out about Reconciliation, Inspire Kids FASD, and School Learning Plans. Read Board Notes here .

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Dear Parents and Caregivers:
As we continue into a lovely, warm weekend, thank you for such a positive school start up. It takes the efforts of every staff member, parent, and caregiver to support students to get to school and to be supported as learners before, during, and after school. We have so many stories about students, staff, and parents enjoying making new connections and relationships while taking part in the school and District events and activities.
Savona...
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Dear Parents and Caregivers:
As students, parents, and staff are settling into school routines, we are enjoying nurturing relationships/connections and focusing on academics and wellbeing, which are key priorities in the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan .
Aberdeen Elementary School
Principal Carol DeFehr and Vice Principal Kristen Crawford and I met to review the school learning plan and to visit classrooms. In the District Strategic Plan, every student is to become...
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