School District 23

• Central Okanagan students offered dual credits through BCIT program

  There is currently a shortage of skilled trade workers across the Okanagan and they're trying to encourage students that a career in the trades doesn't have to be a backup choice.

  Education

  Mar 10
  
• Job action at Central Okanagan schools avoided with agreement

  The agreement that was in place expired at the end of June and there have been no details on what is in the deal that was tentatively struck this weekend. 

  Education

  Jan 23
  
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• Central Okanagan students learn Indigenous history at winter gathering

  Bright colours and the sound of drums filled the School District 23 Learning Centre over the past three days, as 280 Indigenous students learnt about their culture.

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• Central Okanagan Public Schools helping families with rising costs

  In order to help relieve some pressure from inflation and rising costs, Central Okanagan School District 23 is waiving fees for certain families.

  Economy

  Oct 26, 2022
• Graduating forestry students in the Central Okanagan gearing up for next steps

  "You really learn how to grow up being in this course, because you're treated like an adult, and it really puts you into the situation of stepping up and being the best person."

  Education

  Oct 6, 2022
• Central Okanagan school district considering sanctuary schools policy

  The Central Okangan school board is considering a proposal aimed at making it easier for kids with precarious immigration status to attend local schools.

  Education

  Jun 22, 2022
• 600 new daycare spaces coming to Central Okanagan

  According to the school district, each school-based facility will offer between 82 and 92 spaces for children, with a combined total of just over 600 spaces.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2022
• Fun, problem-solving real goals of Kelowna, B.C. robot competition

  “It’s about fun. It’s about putting your design to the test,” sumobot organizer Tobias Blaskovits. In all, students from nine schools in SD23 took part in the annual event.

  Education

  Jun 9, 2022
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• COVID-19: Central Okanagan school district delaying distribution of rapid test kits

  The delay follows an advisory from Health Canada about potential risks with misusing the test kits or spilling them on skin.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2022
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• Students at Kelowna, B.C. high school protest policies around sex assault complaints

  'I want people who have assaulted various people at our schools to be held accountable, and I want schools to take better care of their students and make us feel safe again.'

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2022