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‘Oz’ Raises Cash for LMH Foundation
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Summer School wrap up Over 3000 Langley students took part in summer sessions this year as the district offered new programs for grades 1-12. Sessions were spread over the district geographically and across the grade levels with about 1500 elementary students taking part and 1500 secondary students. Some chose remedial sessions while others chose enrichment programs to enhance their summer experiences. Intensive English Language programs were offered as well as drama, creative writing and art in addition to math and science programs that proved very popular. With lessons learned from this inaugural year, we’re already looking forward to a bigger and better program next summer!
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Stagecoach Langley Theatre Arts School performed two shows at Chief Sepass Theatre on Saturday, June 15. The production, ‘The Musical of Oz’, featured over 80 Langley youths between the ages of four and 16 years old. Raising over $1,000 for the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation for its renovation of the Maternity Centre. The main cast comprised of Stage Three students, with supporting roles from Stage Two, Stage One and Early Stages classes. Specially, selected songs, dance, instruments and script were produced and written by Stagecoach teachers. For further information visit www.stagecoachschoolslangley.ca
Chronic pain support group begins Aldergrove Star
A new, free of charge, support group is starting in Aldergrove this September for people in chronic pain. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Aldergrove Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove (no church affiliation). The vision of the non-profit People in Pain Network is to connect those living in persistent pain, and provide support, tools, and solutions to help them manage their pain. They also offer guidance and resources for both patients and their families.
It is a safe environment where you can connect to others, tell your story, learn a variety of coping skills, and get the support you need. All of the trained facilitators are also patients themselves, so they can relate to your stories, and are able to provide the compassion, understanding, and coping skills pain sufferers need. For more information please email to lorinda@pipain.com with your name, e-mail address and phone number and mention that you are interested in the new Fraser Valley support group. For a complete list of support groups in your area visit the company website at www. pipain.com.
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Richard Bulpitt Elementary is Langley School District’s newest school.
Richard Bulpitt Elementary Opening Richard Bulpitt Elementary School opened its doors to students for the first time this month. About 300 students will attend the Langley School District’s newest school this year and that student population is expected to grow quickly in the next few years. Principal Lucy Lenko has been working hard preparing the school and is looking forward to welcoming students and the community to Richard Bulpitt Elementary.
First Regular Meeting
Welcome Our International Students
Tuesday, September 24 7:00pm
We have 130 new International students joining our returning students for a total of 500 full-time enrolled. Students are attending the Langley School District from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Vietnam and, for the first time in a long time - Spain, Italy, Thailand and Turkey.
School Board Office 4875 222 Street The public is welcome.
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The Langley School District Foundation teed up its new year with its 8th Annual Golf Tournament at Redwoods Golf Course. The tournament supports 21st Century learning in Langley schools with a focus on four key areas:
• New and ingeniously designed math and numeracy programs that help ensure that no student falls through the cracks.
• Innovative and leading-edge technology to prepare students for the future.
Each year the Foundation raises money through registration, sponsorships and a silent auction to support these initiatives.
• Sports programs that serve to not only keep kids in school, but to foster a healthy, safe and self-fulfilling learning environment. • Literacy in all its forms.
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