CBC Radio and TV Interviews
CBC was at Hidden Valley School before the beginning of the school year and again on September 2 to interview staff and film our outdoor classrooms. They were also about to interview one of our students, Sadie, after school, when she was with her mom.
The story will air in a variety of means over the next few days. It was aired this morning on CBC radio (Listen Here for the 8 min clip). Some more clips were aired this morning (Listen Here for the Short Clip). There will be a web story released and a national radio news piece on The World this Weekend on Saturday at 6. Lastly, the TV story will air on Tuesday on Northbeat.
We will post links to the other news stories on the website when they become available.
We thank all of our parents, students, school council and staff for your support as we entered this unique start-up to the school year.
The story will air in a variety of means over the next few days. It was aired this morning on CBC radio (Listen Here for the 8 min clip). Some more clips were aired this morning (Listen Here for the Short Clip). There will be a web story released and a national radio news piece on The World this Weekend on Saturday at 6. Lastly, the TV story will air on Tuesday on Northbeat.
We will post links to the other news stories on the website when they become available.
We thank all of our parents, students, school council and staff for your support as we entered this unique start-up to the school year.
August 12: HVES COVID-19 Update and Operational Plans
We want to thank all of you for your patience as we plan and get organized for the 2020-2021 school year. We acknowledge that the past six months have been very stressful times for all of our families and students. However, we have been working to create a re-entry plan that focuses on educational programming and social and physical well-being.
As previously mentioned, we plan to integrate our Forest School model into the school this fall. The classes will be spending bits of time inside of the school; however, we have also mapped out our new outdoor school where we will be spending the majority of our time. We will be setting up classrooms in the woods beside and behind the school as home bases for the classes, and all students will be focusing on connecting their academic learning to our immediate natural surroundings. We are asking that students come prepared to be outside all day with a filled water bottle.
Additionally, we are requesting volunteers to provide stumps that are 16" high and around 16" in diameter that can be used for students to sit on in their outdoor classrooms. We have 175 students this upcoming school year. Any donations are greatly appreciated.
Please check the website for any additional information:
Staff Names
School Supply Lists
Below, we have uploaded the COVID-19 plans that we have created for the 2020-2021 school year. I will ask that you use your open and growth mindset when you read these plans. We are attempting to maintain the supportive and interactive environment that we have worked so hard to create at HVES over the years but integrated the prescribed health and safety guidelines. To set our children up for success we, as parents and school staff, need to remain positive and optimistic when we are around the children and continue to ask constructive questions about our new best practices.
I know that none of us ever thought that we would be living through a pandemic, but we can make it through this if we openly support each other.
Take care and let us know if you have any questions or if your children have any new needs upon their return to the Hidden Valley.
As previously mentioned, we plan to integrate our Forest School model into the school this fall. The classes will be spending bits of time inside of the school; however, we have also mapped out our new outdoor school where we will be spending the majority of our time. We will be setting up classrooms in the woods beside and behind the school as home bases for the classes, and all students will be focusing on connecting their academic learning to our immediate natural surroundings. We are asking that students come prepared to be outside all day with a filled water bottle.
Additionally, we are requesting volunteers to provide stumps that are 16" high and around 16" in diameter that can be used for students to sit on in their outdoor classrooms. We have 175 students this upcoming school year. Any donations are greatly appreciated.
Please check the website for any additional information:
Staff Names
School Supply Lists
Below, we have uploaded the COVID-19 plans that we have created for the 2020-2021 school year. I will ask that you use your open and growth mindset when you read these plans. We are attempting to maintain the supportive and interactive environment that we have worked so hard to create at HVES over the years but integrated the prescribed health and safety guidelines. To set our children up for success we, as parents and school staff, need to remain positive and optimistic when we are around the children and continue to ask constructive questions about our new best practices.
I know that none of us ever thought that we would be living through a pandemic, but we can make it through this if we openly support each other.
Take care and let us know if you have any questions or if your children have any new needs upon their return to the Hidden Valley.
2020-2021 Fall COVID-19 Plans
| Hidden Valley School’s routines, schedules and programs for 2020-21 (Abbreviated Plan) |
| HVES - COVID-19 Detailed School Health and Safety Operational Plan (Full Plan) |
Husky Fun Club at HVES Information for 2020-2021
Below is the letter and HFC Handbook from the School Council.
Dear Hidden Valley School Families,
School Council received CMOH approval on August 13, 2020 to run Husky Fun Club (HFC) for the 2020/2021 school year. We will be contacting families who attended the program in 2019/2020 to allow first right of refusal into the program this year for fulltime spots. After that we will open up registration on a first come, first served basis. We ask that if you only need 1-2 days a week that you try and coordinate with other families who need part time as well, since there is a high demand for the program.
There will be some changes to accommodate the COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines into our program as well as some housekeeping items:
If you have any questions about HFC please contact School Council at hvscouncil@gmail.com or you can call Lindsay Hartland at 335-9798.
Thank you for your patience
Lindsay Hartland
Hidden Valley School Council Chair
School Council received CMOH approval on August 13, 2020 to run Husky Fun Club (HFC) for the 2020/2021 school year. We will be contacting families who attended the program in 2019/2020 to allow first right of refusal into the program this year for fulltime spots. After that we will open up registration on a first come, first served basis. We ask that if you only need 1-2 days a week that you try and coordinate with other families who need part time as well, since there is a high demand for the program.
There will be some changes to accommodate the COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines into our program as well as some housekeeping items:
- We will not be offering drop in this year, as the Coordinator will need to plan daily for the number of children who will be attending the program. We will be offering full and part time spots.
- We will not be offering afterschool snack this year, so each student will be expected to bring a nutritious snack for their time at HFC.
- HFC will now have a Parent Handbook that each family will review and sign off on that will list the expectations of each family and the HFC staff.
- If a student has a 1:1 EA in the classroom, they will not be able to attend HFC without a support worker. This is due to the limited staff for the program and needing to meet the needs of all those present.
If you have any questions about HFC please contact School Council at hvscouncil@gmail.com or you can call Lindsay Hartland at 335-9798.
Thank you for your patience
Lindsay Hartland
Hidden Valley School Council Chair
| Husky Fun Club Parent Handbook.pdf |
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