Surrey School District

• ‘Mind-blowing’: Surrey parents, teachers concerned about ‘double-decker’ portables

  Surrey is currently home to more than 360 portables, and the district says that number could climb over 400 next year.

  Education

  Apr 26
  
• ‘Something has to change’: Surrey schools could stack portables amid surging enrollment

  Since the NDP pledged in 2017 to eliminate portables in Surrey, the district has added at least 100 more and shows no sign of stopping.

  Education

  Apr 25
  
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• Parents, district say pace of new Surrey school construction falling behind

  In its recent capital plan submission, the Surrey School District told the province it needs nine new schools and 16 additions to meet its needs.

  Education

  Oct 24, 2022
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• ‘He deserves better’: B.C. parents say more support needed for son with autism

  Karyn Millar said she has heard from so many parents on her post that have children experiencing the same treatment and isolation that Tristan is going through.

  Education

  May 20, 2022
• B.C.’s biggest school district, Surrey, will not be mandating COVID vaccines for staff

  President of the Surrey Parent Advisory Committee, Rina Diaz, said she was disappointed to hear the COVID vaccine policy but understands the reasons why the decision was made.

  Health

  Nov 2, 2021
• COVID-19: Surrey to make masks mandatory for all K-12 students

  The Surrey School District is following Vancouver's lead and making masks mandatory for all students grades K-12.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2021
• ‘So performative’: Black student urges more from Surrey schools after racist incidents

  Global News first reached out to the student after allegations of discrimination and bullying within the school were being shared over the Black Vancouver Instagram page.

  Education

  Jun 24, 2021
• Surrey school staff set to be among first to receive AstraZeneca vaccine once next shipment arrives

  Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said on Monday that Surrey continues to be the hardest-hit community in the province.

  Education

  Mar 23, 2021
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• B.C. announces $57 million in funding for Surrey School District

  The provincial government has announced extra funding for a brand new elementary school, and additions to two others, in an effort to get students out of portables and into quality learning spaces.

  Jun 4, 2020
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• Surrey School District submits plan for voluntary return to classes on Monday

  In his weekly video message, Supt. Jordan Tinney said the district is looking to set aside Wednesdays for deep-cleaning. 

  Education

  May 26, 2020