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Daughter and Dad Ready for Grad - as featured in the Vancouver Sun

Wed June 30, 2010
Daughter and Dad Ready for Grad - as featured in the Vancouver Sun
Delta honour roll student Calsie Peterson, pictured with her father Calvin, has an extra reason to celebrate graduation from Delview Secondary School this year.After dropping out of school over 38 years ago and having triumphed over great personal struggle in his earlier years, Calsie's 55-year-old father is graduating with top honours alongside her and the class of 2010.Calsie attended regular classes at Delview Secondary this year while Calvin attended Delview's Adult Learning Centre program. Adding to his accomplishments, Calvin

SDSS Hockey Academy graduate selected in 5th round by Montreal Canadiens

Wed June 30, 2010
SDSS Hockey Academy graduate selected in 5th round by Montreal Canadiens
After breakout campaign with the Vancouver Giants, SDSS Hockey Academy graduate and South Delta Minor Hockey graduate Brendan Gallagher was selected in the fifth round by the Montreal Canadians in last weekend's NHL Entry Draft.That means Gallagher will be heading to Montreal on Friday to attend a three-day rookie camp, with another trip east for the Canadians main camp likely in September.The 18-year-old from Tsawwassen says, "It's a good thing I got drafted before round five because I wasn't going to be home for the final two

Congratulations to Delta’s 2010 Adult Graduates!

Mon June 21, 2010
Congratulations to Delta’s 2010 Adult Graduates!
A Valedictory Programme on June 17 celebrated the secondary school graduation of 17 adult students from Delta School District’s Continuing Education branch, just some of the adults who completed their diploma requirements in Delta this past year.Following diploma presentations by District Vice-Principal Alyson Caouette, Deputy Superintendent Garnet Ayres, and School Board Trustee Gordon Masi, Academic Achievement Awards were presented to Alba Hernandez, Vincent Yao, and Marissa Zagorsek.

Brendan Gallagher invited to junior team summer camp

Wed June 16, 2010
Rising hockey star Brendan Gallagher's performance with the Vancouver Giants has resulted in getting the attention of Hockey Canada.Gallager finished with 81 points, including 41 goals, this past season in the Western Hockey League. The The recently turned 18-year-old from Tsawwassen is among 41 skaters invited to this summer's National Junior Team Development Camp in St. John's Newfoundland.Gallagher is one of 24 forwards to be identified and is among 18 WHL players who will be headed to the Maritimes.Read the full story here.

Delta Life Skills and Autism Intervention Programs Receive Positive Feedback From Participants

Tue May 25, 2010
The Life Skills and Autism Intervention Programs, operated by Delta School District’s Continuing Education branch, recently distributed a satisfaction survey to gather feedback from the adults and families receiving their services, and the results are very positive.  “The time taken by both adults and families is greatly appreciated,” says Program Coordinator, Marilyn Neufeld.

Club selects SDSS Hockey Academy student McCoy Erkamps in WHL Bantam Draft

Sat May 8, 2010
Club selects SDSS Hockey Academy student McCoy Erkamps in WHL Bantam Draft
McCoy Erkamps was taken 27th overall by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in last week's Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. Almost a decade after the Lethbridge Hurricanes selected Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Brent Seabrook, the WHL club have once again turned to the local association - but this time it was to take Erkamps 27th overall.The Ladner blueliner, who attends the South Delta Secondary School Hockey Academy, was one of three members of the South Delta Bantam AAA Storm to be drafted.Read the full story here.

Press Release: Delta School District Welcomes Dianne Turner as new Superintendent of Schools

Wed May 5, 2010
Press Release: Delta School District Welcomes Dianne Turner as new Superintendent of Schools
DELTA, BC – The Delta Board of Education is extremely pleased to announce that Dianne Turner has been appointed as the new District Superintendent of the Delta School District.

2010/11 Budget Recommendations

Fri April 16, 2010
Amidst difficult financial constraints and the challenge of declining enrolment, the Delta School District will submit a balanced budget for the 2010/11 school year. While cuts are proposed in all aspects of the organization, the district remains committed to providing the best possible learning environments and placing the learning needs of all students first. 
The District is currently facing a budget shortfall of approximately $4.0 million for the 2010/11 school year. The shortfall is the result of a number of factors.

Continuing Education System Upgrade May 4th to 6th

Thu April 15, 2010
Delta School District’s Continuing Education branch anticipates that its computerized registration, student records, and facility bookings systems will not be available May 4, 5, and 6 due to a major system upgrade. This includes “Connect and Learn” on-line registrations for all Continuing Education courses. Staff will maintain regular schedules and will make every effort to help you with course or facility scheduling needs during these dates.

ArtStretch - A Celebration of Myth, Magic and Fantasy!

Tue April 6, 2010
Art Stretch is a program for elementary students who demonstrate very high artistic ability and an extraordinary passion for the Visual Arts. A small number of students from Grades 5-7 are selected each year for the Art Stretch program, based on the submission of a Portfolio.
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