SD23
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Student enrolment in Central Okanagan increases by 330, total now exceeds 25KThis year, School District 23 saw 330 new students in the region, though some schools are still counting.EducationSep 12, 2023
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Young Okanagan entrepreneurs face off in iGen finalsSD23 students are guided through a start-up process to create enterprises, find funding, build a network and make an impact in the innovation ecosystem in the Okanagan.EducationJun 18, 2023
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Central Okanagan students offered dual credits through BCIT programThere 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.EducationMar 10, 2023
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Central Okanagan students learn Indigenous history at winter gatheringBright 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.CanadaJan 13, 2023
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Central Okanagan’s Story Walks offer inclusive options for the visually impairedThe Central Okanagan Early Years Partnership hosted its annual Story walks. This year they have made it more inclusive, adding braille and audio elements for the community.CanadaNov 23, 2022
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600 new daycare spaces coming to Central OkanaganAccording 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.CanadaJun 10, 2022
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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.EducationJun 9, 2022
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Parents at Kelowna elementary school asked to pick up children due to potential threat'Students will be held safely and supervised until the end of the day if parents are unable to collect them early,' reads the note.CrimeApr 4, 2022
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Central Okanagan Public Schools contemplates mandatory vaccinations for staffFollowing a notice of motion, SD23 trustees will potentially be debating a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for staff at an upcoming school district board meeting.CanadaJan 13, 2022
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Central Okanagan Public Schools weighing whether to mandate vaccinations for staffThe Central Okanagan Public Schools’ board is contemplating on what to do next.CanadaOct 23, 2021
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