Walking with #burnabyschools at #VancouverPride was a powerful reminder of our shared commitment to equity, inclusion & the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. 🌈 Proud to foster communities where everyone is welcomed, supported & celebrated just as they are & for who they are. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🖤🤎 #Pride2025 #lovewins

Still in awe after last night’s Les Mis at @bbymountain. What a journey! 🇫🇷 Bravo to the cast, crew & staff on an incredible run. The barricade may come down tonight, but the memories will stand tall. Break a leg tonight. One day more, one last time.. & what a triumph it’s been ❤️🎶 #burnabyschools

Night 2 of Burnaby’s Festival of Dance lit up the stage w/ amazing performances from the District Dance Team, Burnaby Central, Burnaby Mountain & several elementary schools! Huge thanks to the staff for building strong programs & confident young dancers. #burnabyschools #bced #dance #burnaby

Advance polls are open—and your vote has never mattered more. Now’s the time to stand up for what really counts: better healthcare, affordable housing, climate action & the public services working families rely on. Make your voice heard early. Vote NDP. #vote #NDP #cdnpoli #NDPfeet

Wishing everyone a joyful Vaisakhi! Vaisakhi is an important festival for many in the Sikh community, marking the beginning of a new year and honoring the values of community, reflection, and celebration. Happy Vaisakhi to all who celebrate! #bced #burnaby #burnabyschools #Vaisakhi

Wishing a joyful and meaningful Passover to all in the @burnabyschools school community who are celebrating. Passover is a time to reflect on freedom, resilience, and hope—values we honour and uphold together. Chag Pesach Sameach to #burnaby students, staff, and families! #bced #passover

Today, we wear pink to stand together against bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia & all forms of hate. The Intl #DayOfPink is a powerful reminder of our commitment to creating safe, inclusive & welcoming spaces—especially for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff & families #bced #burnabyschools

What an unforgettable evening at the #burnabyschools District Concert Band Night! Featuring the talented musicians from eight Burnaby high schools, the evening was a true celebration of creativity and collaboration. Congrats to students & staff on a great night! #bced #burnaby #musiceducation

Today and every day, I stand in unwavering support of Two-Spirit, Transgender and gender diverse students, educators, families, and community members. Trans rights are human rights & every person deserves to feel safe, valued, and affirmed—both in our schools and beyond. #bced #burnabyschools

Wishing all our students, families, and staff who celebrate a joyful and blessed Eid! May this special time bring you peace, happiness, and togetherness. #EidMubarak #burnaby #bced #burnabyschools

Happy Nowruz! 🌸 Today, millions around the world welcome the Persian New Year with joy, hope, and renewal. As we step into this new season, may it bring peace, prosperity, and new beginnings to all who celebrate. #Nowruz #persiannewyear #nowruzmobarak #NewYearNewBeginnings

“Thank you for the music” & an unforgettable night at @BNSS’s Mamma Mia! Closing night was pure magic. From the show-stopping numbers to the heartfelt performances, this production had the audience saying ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’ more! 👏👏👏 Huge congrats to all involved! #bced #burnabyschools #burnaby

It was an incredible night at #BMSS with the #bmsscouncil’s Late Night w/ Larry Talent Show! 🎤🎶 Every act brought something special to the stage. Huge congrats to 8-Bit Music Club & The Trendsetters for taking the top spots! Can’t wait to see them again at BGT! #bced #burnabyschools #burnaby

As an MLA, a former school trustee, the wife of a teacher, and the mother of five, I want to thank all the #teachers and #educationassistants throughout the province for their hard work and I hope that they can enjoy a well-deserved two weeks of rest starting tomorrow. #coquitlam #bcpoli #bcteachers

We’re fortunate to have a @cityofburnaby.bsky.social Mayor & Council who recognize the challenges families face in securing swimming lessons. Their support of this inclusive pilot has been critical for the delivery of these life skills for #burnabyschools students. #bced cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

Local news connects people through everyday moments, from school events to important civic discussions, while also serving as a watchdog for democracy. Here’s my letter to the @burnabynow.bsky.social on its closure. #bced #burnaby #burnabyschools

Who lives in a pineapple and took over the stage? SPONGEBOB! What an incredible journey under the sea with the talented cast, crew and orchestra of #bbysouthSD41. 🦀🍔 Congrats to the students, staff & everyone behind the scenes who made this production a splash-hit! #bced #burnabyschools #burnaby

This International Women’s Day, we’re not just celebrating—we must take action. As political threats to women’s autonomy, rights, and freedoms grow, it’s more important than ever to educate and empower the next generation. We can’t wait for change. We must #AccelerateAction! #IWD #feminist #canpoli

Ramadan Mubarak to all students, families, and staff observing this sacred month of fasting, reflection, and community. Sending wishes for a peaceful Ramadan. 💙 #BurnabySchools #burnaby #bced #RamadanMubarak #Inclusion

Ramadan Mubarak to Muslim working people and their families throughout BC and around the world. In this deeply challenging, turbulent time, may this month of fasting and reflection inspire peace, compassion and justice.

This morning, I attended the #BurnabySchools Dist ProD Day at #BurnabyNorth. Dr. #LeytonSchnellert delivered a keynote on inclusive practices & the power of engaging student voice & agency—reminding us that all students are capable of greatness. Couldn’t agree more. #BCED #Burnaby #inclusionmatters

Tonight, #BurnabySchools closed out #BlackHistoryMonth with an unforgettable evening of music, unity & celebration! 🎶 #BurnabyCentral students & acclaimed gospel singer #MarcusMosely came together for “Lift Every Voice,” a powerful concert honoring the legacy of resilience, faith, and triumph. #bced

Pink Shirt Day is more than just a day to wear pink—it’s a call to action. 💖 Today, we reaffirm our commitment to creating safe, inclusive schools where all students, staff, and families—especially 2SLGBTQIA+ communities—are valued, respected, and protected. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #SOGI #bced #burnabyschools #burnaby

As we approach #pinkshirtday next week, the #Burnaby Board of Education released the following message to the @burnabyschools community. #bced #noplaceforhate #loveislove #burnabyschools

Loving the love that #inmanSD41 students are spreading in the community! ❤️💌 #bced #burnaby #burnabyschools #KindnessMatters

Swimming is a vital life skill, but unfortunately, not all families can access lessons. We appreciated this partnership w/ the #CityofBurnaby that allows Gr5 students to learn these essential skills during the school day, ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate. #bced #burnabyschools

Burnaby’s got jazz! 🎷🔥 Seven high schools, one unforgettable night of swing, soul, and student talent. #DistrictJazzNight #burnabyschools #bced #musiceducation #vpa #burnaby

Best way to start a Friday? Family reading at #burnabyschools always works for me! #bced #literacy #burnaby

Earth’s Own isn’t just a made-in-Canada company, it’s headquartered in Burnaby, BC, and they are Canadian-grown oats.

By listening and learning from students like Keanna we can cultivate a culture of kindness, responsibility and lasting social impact that extends beyond the classroom. Amazing work, Keanna and #armstrongSD41! #bced #burnabyschools #Burnaby burnabybeacon.com/p/burnaby-st...

With possible snow in the forecast, it's a good time for a friendly reminder of how Burnaby Schools share weather-related school closures. We do our best to communicate #BurnabySchools CLOSURES by 6:30am. Typically, there is no announcement when schools are OPEN. More: ow.ly/PjhC50UP4pw

I met Keanna last year at #armstrongSD41 and was blown away by this young person’s ability to inspire action and effect positive change. This is not a first project for Keanna. In fact, she’s been doing this work for yrs. #burnabyschools are now joining Keanna in her amazing philanthropy. 👏👏👏 #bced

Here is a labour start up link for BC! Thx @robcottingham.ca for putting this together go.bsky.app/5GGMDXE

This evening I was fortunate to attend “South for the Winter,” a collaborative dance show featuring #dance students from 5 #Burnaby high schools. I’m always amazed by the students’ exceptional talent, passion & confidence expressed through movement & music. Well done, all! #bced #burnabyschools

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” What better way to finish the night than the @stoneycreekcs production of Elf! Congrats to the cast, crew, staff & all the classes on an incredible show! 🎶🎄#bced #burnabyschools #burnaby #musiceducation

It was a busy day with concerts at #nelsonSD41 and #aubreySD41. Both schools did an amazing job capturing the magic of the season! From rock bands to dance companies to choir ensembles, students & staff wowed both audiences. #bced #musiceducation #burnabyschools #burnaby

At our final Board meeting of 2024 I delivered my Board Chair report on the importance of music education in schools and expressed how fortunate we are to have thriving music programs in all #Burnaby K-12 schools along w/ our talented, dedicated music educators. #bced #musiceducation #burnabyschools

What a great visit to #GilpinElementary this afternoon! Students and staff sang, rang bells, played instruments, tapped sticks, played cups and danced a paper plate dance - all in the spirit of the holidays. Thanks for having me! #bced #burnabyschools #musiceducation

It was quite an adventure into Sherwood Forest tonight w/ Robin Hood, Marian & friends. The #bmsstheatre cast pulled on our heartstrings and tickled our funny bones w/ their pantomime production. Congrats to the cast & crew on the show. Break a leg for closing night tomorrow! #bced #burnabyschools

Tonight #BurnabyMountainSecondary opened their Winter Music Box & allowed their songs to marry with our memories of holidays past. It was a fantastic holiday concert complete w/ 2 joint pieces featuring senior band, orchestra & concert choir all on one stage! 🎶🎻 #bced #musiceducation #burnabyschools

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to be taken on a #snowday adventure with #stridecommunityschool. Through song and dance, students shared the joy and happiness that comes with highly coveted yet often elusive #snowdays for #Burnaby students. ❄️⛄️🎶 #bced #musiceducation #burnabyschools

It’s not surprising that music brings people together, especially during the holidays. It has the power to bridge gaps between all ages & all backgrounds. My thanks to #cascadeheights and #burnabycentral for bringing community together today for their winter concerts. #bced #burnabyschools #burnaby

There’s nothing quite like handbells to set the mood for the season. Congrats to #SoundWaveHandbellChoir on an incredible holiday concert tonight. Thanks for having me! 🎶🔔 #musiceducation #bced #burnabyschools #burnaby #handbells #vpa #holiday #music

On this day 35 years ago, the lives of fourteen women were tragically cut short by a horrific act of violence simply because these individuals were women. #remembertheirnames #december6 #gbv #genderequity

Incredible performances by #moscropmusic this evening on night 1 of their 2-night winter concert series. From jazz to classical to seasonal favourites (along with a student-created animation to round out the night), the program had everything! 🎶🎺#bced #burnabyschools #music-education #burnaby #vpa

It was a great evening at #burnabynorthsecondary trying to figure out whodunit while listening to seasonal songs from the #bnsmarchingband, concert bands and jazz bands. Congrats to students and staff on a successful night! 🎶🎺🎷#bced #burnabyschools #burnaby #musiceducation

Today is the Intl Day for Persons With Disabilities. It's a day to put a spotlight on and promote awareness of the rights of person with disabilities in all aspects of society. #cdnpoli #psac #psacbc #nothingaboutuswithoutus #disabilityrights #access #inclusion

One of the best parts of the holidays is seeing joy on the faces of students, staff & community at concerts. Whether it was the singing, playing, conducting or spotting a loved one in the crowd, the #mjftheatre exuded jubilation at the annual Holiday Sing & Ring tonight.🔔🎶 #bced #burnabyschools

Thursday evening I had the privilege to recognize and thank @burnabyschools staff who have achieved 25 years of service in the Dist. Teacher, support staff, custodian, administrator - whatever your job title, each of you matter deeply to our SD community. Thank you again! #bced #burnaby #education

This evening I was fortunate to attend the #ByrneCreekCommunitySchool production of The Locker Next 2 Mine. This great (& large) cast skillfully delivered the story of how a community takes its first steps toward healing and comes to terms with traumatic loss. Well done, Byrne Creek! #bced #burnaby