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January 2010

Help for Haiti at Hellings Elementary

Mon January 25, 2010
Help for Haiti at Hellings Elementary
Following the recent tragedy in Haiti, the desire to help in any way possible was immediately sparked throughout the Delta School District. Many schools instantly began focusing their efforts on ways to help, including giving of themselves and fundraising for those in need.At Hellings Elementary, students have been involved in a fundraising event called 'Hellings for Haiti' where everyone has joined together to raise funds for relief to the survivors of the earthquake.

Full Day Kindergarten Registration for September 2010

Wed January 13, 2010
The Ministry of Education is phasing in full-day kindergarten (FDK) over the course of two years.

Press Release: Delta School District Launches Film Acting Academy

Wed January 13, 2010
MEDIA RELEASEFor Immediate Release: January 13, 2010DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT LAUNCHES FILM ACTING ACADEMYDELTA, BC – The Delta School District is pleased to announce the launch of a new Film Acting Academy, arriving at South Delta Secondary School this Fall.

Empowering Teens to Make Healthy Choices

Wed January 6, 2010
Motivational speaker, Keith Pattinson, will present “What Our Youth Need To Succeed” in Ladner on January 28.  Sponsored by Ladner Partners in Education, the presentation will discuss how to support young people and empower them to make healthy choices. Parents and students Grade 6 and up will learn practical ideas that can have a tremendous influence on young people’s lives and gain a better understanding of why some kids appear to grow up with ease while others struggle.

Continuing Education's Employment Skills Program - Increasing Confidence for Adult Job Seekers

Mon January 4, 2010
Continuing Education's Employment Skills Program - Increasing Confidence for Adult Job Seekers
Over 250 adults currently seeking employment have participated in Delta Employment Skills Program (DESP) workshops in the past year. Free to qualified participants, the Ladner-based program is operated by Delta School District’s Continuing Education branch and is funded through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.Workshops range in length from one hour to 2 full days and focus on the development of quality résumés, interview skills, electronic résumés, communication skills for job search, and more.