🧠 For Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, the district is sharing numerous resources for all to support their mental health and well-being. 🫂 The district and the province have many guides, contacts, videos and tools available for those needing support. 🖱️ Click for more:

Students at North Ridge Elementary spent time this week learning about Navratri, a Hindu festival filled with music, dance and vibrant traditions 🌸✨ Through colouring activities and classroom learning, students explored the meaning and customs of this important cultural celebration.

🍎 Sunday is World Teachers’ Day, honouring the valuable work teachers do year-round to support our students! 👩‍🏫 This year, we highlight the collaborative nature of educators and the teamwork that makes our 130 schools run smoothly each and every day! 👏 A huge THANK YOU to all of our teaching staff!

For the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, #SurreySchools is recognizing the district's continued efforts to pursue Indigenous equity, including the naming of Theresa Clarke Elementary and Snokomish Elementary, the latest of six schools to bear Indigenous names since 2014. Read more:

Many Surrey students face barriers that affect learning, from meals to supplies, clothing, transportation and tech. Thanks to donors like the Wubs Family Foundation, a $1M investment over 4 years will help remove these barriers. Bright Futures helps every child thrive. #SurreyBC #WhiteRock

#SurreyBC, #WhiteRockBC and other communities are hosting free events for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Join us at Holland Park, walk in solidarity in White Rock and enjoy performances in Maple Ridge, all while learning about Canada’s rich Indigenous history We hope to see you there!

🤝 Safe Schools is sharing important info on Code of Conduct, PSST resources and programs that help keep students safe. 📄 The Code of Conduct is designed to foster respectful environments for people of all walks of life, while PSST and various programs further enhance student safety. 🖱️ Learn more:

🚀 From school to work, we are preparing students for a future where AI will be part of everyday life. Since last year, we've hosted info sessions and made videos and resources to help students explore AI while prioritizing safety and privacy. Watch below! Questions? Email [email protected]

Surrey Schools is reporting a $33M surplus that will allow us to replenish our rainy-day fund and better support students and operations. This includes $12M in reserves that will strengthen our ability to respond to any unforeseen events or challenges. Feedback? Email [email protected]

👶 Parents of newborns age 2-4 months! Your baby may be a perfect “tiny teacher” for our Roots of Empathy program! 🌳 Roots of Empathy sees K-7 students learn care, kindness and helpfulness by interacting with infants as they grow over the school year. 👩‍🍼 Learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Curious how AI is used in Surrey classrooms? 🤔 See one teacher in action and learn how we prioritize safety & privacy 🔒💻 via @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social Learn more at: surreyschoolsone.ca/ai Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC #SurreySchools

🗣️ LAM student Alisha Sharma is this year’s Voice of the Future Award winner for her disability advocacy! 💁‍♀️ A founding sponsor of LAM’s disability student union, Alisha has shared her experience with visual impairment in an effort to speak up for those with disabilities. 🏆 Congratulations, Alisha!

👷 All in a summer’s work! Facilities staff completed an astounding 125 projects over the summer at Surrey and White Rock schools! 🔧 Staff kept busy with upgrades to accessibility, playgrounds, roofing, flooring, HVAC, irrigation, drainage, electrical and more! 🧰 Thank you for all your hard work!

📚 This fall, some Gr. 10–12 students will pilot Hybrid Learning — a mix of in-class + online classes designed for balance and real-world prep. Feedback will help shape its future! 🎥 More info: surreyschools.ca/hybridlearning ✉️ Feedback: [email protected]

⚠️ From time to time, #SurreySchools issues safety alert notifications, and it’s important to know what they mean. 👮 The district works with law enforcement for such situations as a lockdown, hold and secure, and shelter in place, among others. 🖱️ Click to learn more about safety alert notifications.

🍋💛 Big hearts in little packages! Over the summer Colebrook Elementary students Leela and Mia set up a lemonade stand to make a difference for women & children in need, raising an incredible $2000 for Atira Women’s Resource Society! 👏💛 We’re so proud of the community spirit shown by our students!

🙋‍♀️ Parents and caregivers! Want to get involved with your school’s parent advisory council or Surrey DPAC? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 PACs organize and participate numerous activities and are an integral part of building a positive school community. ✋ Read more about how you can join your school’s PAC or Surrey DPAC today!

🏫 With a new year underway, it’s time to get to know the Surrey Board of Education! 📃 The board oversees decisions about the delivery of learning in Surrey and White Rock, including policies and procedures, and hosts monthly public meetings throughout the school year. 👇 Learn more about the board!

Surrey Schools is closely monitoring the current air quality and following Fraser Health guidelines. Staff have been advised to limit outdoor exposure, and we’ll continue to track updates over the coming days to keep students safe and well.

😃 A new record! The Ministry has announced funding for a 1,000-seat addition to Clayton Heights Secondary – the district’s biggest expansion ever! 🏫 The four-storey, 41-classroom addition will provide enrolment relief and prepare for more students as development continues in the area. 👇 Read more!

🍁 New to #SurreySchools? Join us at one of our Newcomer Networking Nights to learn about the district! 💁 Our Welcome Centre is hosting six multilingual info sessions for immigrants, refugees and new families to adjust to school life. 🖱️ Click to see our event poster in 17 (!!!) different languages!

🏫It’s the first day of school! And looking at the year ahead, #SurreySchools is embracing change as new ideas shape the way we learn💡 👩‍💻As we continue to support new schools and additions, the district is exploring AI and hybrid learning and how to best prepare students for future success 🖱️Read more!

👋 Welcome back, Surrey Schools community! 📢 Supr Mark Pearmain shares a special message to kick off the 2025/26 school year. 📚 As students, staff & families return, we look forward to a year of learning, growth & new opportunities. View with captions (Eng,Punjabi, Chinese): vimeo.com/1113386721

🚸 School is almost in session, and so are school zones – time to brush up on driver and pedestrian safety. 🦺 ICBC has many tips such as avoiding distractions, scanning crosswalks, making eye contact and approaching with caution. 🛑 Review what you can do to stay safe in school zones:

Big news at Woodland Park Elementary!💫 Yesterday we celebrated the opening of a new prefabricated addition that will provide 400 much-needed student seats. This expansion supports our growing community and ensures more students have access to safe, welcoming and modern learning spaces. 💚

🔥 Feeling the heat? Surrey has you covered🌴 Cool off at a spray park, dive into a pool, or relax at a cooling centre near you. Stay safe, stay hydrated and enjoy the summer sun responsibly. 🌞💦 www.surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/190123

📚 School starts Sept. 2! 🎒 ✨ K: Gradual entry for 2 weeks, full-time Sept. 15 ✨ Gr. 1–7: Start 10 a.m., early dismissal opening day ✨ Gr. 8–12: Shortened first day (times vary by grade & school) For more info & schedules, click here: www.surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/190323

What skills will the class of 2038 need to thrive? In our latest Navigating an AI Future, Adam Garry shares why compassion may be tomorrow’s top skill—and how AI can break barriers, support neurodiverse learners & empower parents. 🎥 Watch: sd36.ca/aivid5 📺 More episodes: surreyschoolsone.ca/ai

🤝 For families with greater student needs, the district offered several summer programs to support students. 🫂 From inclusive education to students managing childhood cancers, various programs were supported by IESWs, counsellors, DBSs, LSTs and ISTs 🙏 Thank you to our summer staff! Read more below!

🧑‍💻 Looking for digital resources? Surrey Schools ONE puts online learning materials right at your fingertips! 💻 The district’s extensive digital library includes resources for students, parents and educators on virtually every subject, from English to math to AI! 🖱️ Click below and explore today!

📅 Save the date! The 2025-26 district calendar is available for the upcoming school year! 🔔 See our schedule for non-instructional days, statutory holidays, school closures and more! 🖋️ Read more about it below! #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC #SD36learn #SurreySchools

🎒 Surrey Schools is seeking donations of backpacks, binders and other student supplies as student needs continue to grow. 👐 Donation drives are taking place Aug. 17 at Guru Nanak Food Bank and Sept. 6. at Choices Market in South Surrey to support students. 💁‍♀️ Click below to learn how you can help!

It’s a hot one! With heat warnings in effect, it’s important to stay cool and hydrated. From free outdoor pools to spray parks to cooling centres, there are many places to refresh and recharge around the city. See below for details and stay safe ☀️💧 www.surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/190123 #SurreyBC

🎓 Six outstanding #SurreyBC students are recipients of $50,000 scholarships from the Cmolik Foundation! 👩‍🎓 Students from Enver Creek, Fleetwood Park, Frank Hurt, Guildford Park, Johnston Heights and L.A. Matheson are among this year’s scholarship winners! 👨‍🎓 👏 Congratulations! Read more below!

🌞 Fraser Heights Secondary students gave back this summer as part of the school’s social justice preview program! 🙂 Over 2½ weeks, 35 students volunteered with kids and seniors, and collected donations for the Surrey Food Bank, Lookout Housing and Surrey Women’s Centre! 👏 Thank you Fraser Heights!

Elementary Mentees 🤜🤛 Grade 10 to 12 Mentors 🤝 The Next 100 Years program connects Grade 6-7 students entering secondary school with positive role models – and now many former attendees are becoming mentors to the next generation of youth! 👇 Hear how the program is inspiring students to give back!

🌞 School’s out but summer camps are in, and they’re providing valuable learning opportunities to prepare students for the fall! 🧒 🏫 Earlier in July, CSP hosted 14 camps, engaging students in sports 🏀 arts 🎨 science 🧪 and more! 🙏 Thank you CSP for your hard work! Read more below! 👇

📚 It was a hard-fought victory but George Greenaway Elementary is the winner of the second annual #SurreySchools Book of the Year Battle! 🤓 The Grade 7 team tested their knowledge of the 10 best books of 2025 and came out on top! 👇 Congrats! Read more about their big win! #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC

☀️ Summer is here, and it's bringing the heat!🔥 🌡️ With temperatures hitting 30°C+, Surrey Schools is sharing ways to keep cool when the weather has no chill 🕶️ 💧 Free outdoor pools, spray parks and cooling centres are open to help you beat the heat! Read more! #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC #SD36learn

🌞 Summer safety starts with a talk! 🛑 Kids & teens are out — remind them: ✅ Stay alert & trust your gut ✅ Stick with friends, avoid isolated spots ✅ Say “No” & leave if something feels off ✅ Keep parents in the loop Check out the full list of tips & resources at: www.surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/174403

🚸 Heads up! Many schools still have classes & programs running during summer break — school zone speed limits are still in effect! 🏫⚠️ 👀 Watch for signs and help keep everyone safe! ✅ For more driver & pedestrian safety tips, check here: surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/173916 #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC

☀️ Summer break means longer days, outdoor adventures & new experiences! 🏕️🌊🚴‍♀️ To help keep students safe, we've compiled a list of tips for families to discuss with their children & teens so they stay safe while enjoying this well-deserved break! 😎✅ www.surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/154360

As the 2024–25 school year comes to a close, we'd like to thank our incredible students, staff and families for all your hard work and heart this year. 💛 Wishing everyone a safe, restful and well-deserved summer break! ☀️🌿📚

Did you know schools fund their own playground replacements? With aging equipment and costs topping $200K, many Surrey and White Rock schools are facing big challenges. Your support can help build safe, inclusive play spaces. Learn more: www.surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/189156

As the 2024–25 school year wraps up, we’re celebrating with a short video of joyful moments from across Surrey Schools! 🏫✨ Watch now: vimeo.com/1095703633 🎬 Subtitles available in: English, Punjabi, 中文 Wishing everyone a restful summer!☀️ #SurreySchools #SurreyBC #WhiteRockBC

It looks real. It sounds real. But it isn’t 🤖 Deepfakes & AI media have real risks. In our latest Navigating an AI Future ep., Supt. Mark Pearmain chats with @surreyps' Const. Melanie Ballard about: 🧠 Deepfakes 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Co-learning 🛠️ Digital tools 🎧 Watch: sd36.ca/AIVid4

🏳️‍🌈 June is Pride Month! #SurreySchools is celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion and creating safe spaces for LGBTQ2S+ students and staff through events like the Pride Poster Contest, Youth Pride Dance and more🌈 Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 www.surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/188155 #SurreySchools #WhiteRockBC

AI is reshaping work—are students ready? In our latest AI series video, Supt. Mark Pearmain talks with KPMG’s Marc Low about the skills grads need now, from curiosity to collaboration. 🎥 Watch: sd36.ca/AIVid3 📚 Catch up: surreyschoolsone.ca/ai #SurreyBC #SurreySchools #WhiteRockBC #SD36learn

🧠 Three Surrey students are winners at this year’s Canada-Wide Science Fair, the nation’s largest youth STEM event! 🔬 Sreya Kurup of Frank Hurt Secondary and Omar Imrani and Chase Wang of SAIL were among finalists to win medals and scholarships! 🙌 Congratulations! Read more below!

Just a prank? 🤔 Not if it costs you your: 🎉 Grad events 💰 Scholarships 📬 University acceptance 🎓 Your future matters — make smart choices this grad season #SurreyBC #SurreySchools #WhiteRockBC #SD36learn