From taking part in the inaugural District-led Spring Break Camps, or week-long learning led by partner organizations, to going on a school-led trip, opportunities for students through school continued over Spring Break.
Offered for the first time in ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Schools, District-led Spring Break Camps had a focus on joyful learning, while supporting the needs of families. Opportunities for students ranged from practical skills, including cooking and sewing, to sports and academic enrichment, such as robotics. The week-long camps, with the option available to book both weeks, were for children and youth in Grades 4 to 8. The nearly 240 registrants took part in 13 different camps located at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ North and Moscrop Secondary schools.
A group of students from across the District came together at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Central Secondary to explore aspects of policing, as they contemplate a possible career in law enforcement. The opportunities at the annual week-long ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ RCMP Youth Academy included taking part in mock investigation scenarios and learning defensive tactics. Specialized policing areas were also highlighted through visits from the Explosives Disposal Unit and Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, and Integrated Forensic Identification Services.
A group of 16 students from across the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ School District participated in a Spring Break welding camp. This opportunity for hands-on learning and career exploration is offered to students in Grade 8 to 12 who would benefit the most and might not otherwise get the opportunity to attend such a program. It is put on by the British Columbia Institute of Technology in partnership with the District and the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation.
Schools often offer a chance for field trips – some of which take place over academic breaks. Students from ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ North Secondary were among those who had the chance to go on a school-organized trip to Europe. The 23 students and three teachers went for 10 days over Spring Break. Their cultural experiences and learning opportunities included travel in Czechia, Austria, Switzerland and Lichtenstein.
Posted March 2026