Dear DG Families,
Hope you had a great long weekend! Please read on for important reminders & info about upcoming events …
Parent Appreciation Day – Friday, May 26th
We so appreciate our DG Families! Parent/Guardians, we hope you will be able to stop by DG on Friday, May 26th,… Read more »
Dear DG Families,
We hope you had a great Mother’s Day weekend!
Keeping your Cool when it gets Hot!
It’s hard to believe that just a week ago it was chilly and raining! These past few days we’ve seen some unseasonably high temperatures. While the sunny weather is a welcome change,… Read more »
Dear DG Families,
Here’s this week’s news …
Emergency Preparedness Week
Did you know that this week is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada? This is a great time to review your family’s emergency plan. Don’t have one? The video below can help get you started.
By taking a few simple steps,… Read more »
Dear DG Families,
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the end of April and the end of the school year is just around the corner. One way to commemorate a great year, is through a yearbook! Did you know that you only have one week left to order your yearbook? … Read more »
Dear DG Families.
2023-2024 School Year
We are beginning the process of planning for the next school. If you are moving and are not planning to return to Devon Gardens in the fall, please make sure that you let our office know.
2023-2024 Class Placement Information
In the coming weeks,… Read more »
Dear DG Families,
With Spring (hopefully) in the air (soon), and Earth Day just around the corner, this is a good time to remind ourselves of little steps we can all take to help the environment. Turning off the lights when leaving a room/the house, shutting off the tap while brushing teeth,… Read more »
2023/24 Budget Recommendations
BACKGROUND
Delta School District staff and the Board of Trustees are committed to a thoughtful, strategic and student-centred approach to balancing the budget each year. A balanced budget is a stipulation of the School Act.
2023/24 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The Annual Operating Budget for 2023/24 is $187.3 million, up by $6.2 million from the 2022/2023 Amended Annual Operating Budget of $181.1 million…. Read more »
Dear DG Families,
Vaisakhi is soon! Vaisakhi is celebrated on the first day of Vaisakh month throughout the Punjab region of northern India. In many ways, Vaisakhi is like a Thanksgiving celebration. We will be celebrating Vaisakhi as a school on Thursday, April 13th, with an assembly in the morning. Students are encouraged to wear their Indian outfits or something colourful! … Read more »
Dear DG Families,
Track and Field
Track and Field activities will begin for our grades 4 – 7 students shortly after Spring Break. Your intermediate child will be able to share with you, shortly, his/her schedule of when they need to come to school with their running shoes and athletic clothes…. Read more »
Dear DG Families,
Welcome back to school and to the final term of the 2022-23 school year. We hope that all of you have a very restful and enjoyable Spring Break!
Class Photos
Class photos will be taken on Friday, March 31st (rain or shine). We will aim to take pictures outside but in the case of rain,… Read more »
The Delta School District is committed to transparent budget planning and resource allocation that is directly aligned with the strategic vision, goals and objectives established by the Board. It is our sincere hope that as many voices as possible engage in the annual budget input process to provide feedback on their funding priorities for the upcoming school year…. Read more »
Kindergarten registration for the 2023/24 school year runs from February 13-24, 2023. This year, parents/guardians will be able to register their child online or in-person. Detailed instructions on how to register will be posted on the district’s website in early February.
Delta School District offers a wide range of learning options for all students: Please click the links below for more information:
Delta’s Traditional Schools
French Immersion Registration
International Baccalaureate Program
Montessori Program
Home Quest
Happy Holidays from the Delta School District and Board of Education.
Schools will be closed from December 19 until January 2, with classes resuming on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
A Message from Doug Sheppard, Superintendent of Schools
I am thankful we have been able to resume to almost normal school operations this fall after more than two years of navigating continued changes due to the pandemic…. Read more »
At the inaugural Board meeting last night, four trustees – Nimmi Daula, Ammen Dhillon, Masako Gooch and Joe Muego – were sworn in for the first time, alongside returning trustees Erica Beard, Nick Kanakos and Val Windsor. The ceremony took place at the Delta School Board offices on Harvest Drive in Ladner…. Read more »
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FRENCH IMMERSION?
Delta School District is sharing pre-recorded presentations and hosting online Parent Information Nights in November, December and January. Join us to hear from French Immersion students, teachers, principals and coordinators.
THERE ARE TWO FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAMS OFFERED IN DELTA
EARLY French Immersion Program (Kindergarten to Grade 12) and LATE French Immersion Program (Grade 6 to Grade 12)…. Read more »
WEATHER INFORMATION 2022/23
Announcements of District-wide Closures and/or Delayed Openings of Schools and/or School Closures
A reminder to parents/guardians, students, and staff of the Delta School District’s winter weather procedures and announcements:
All schools in the Delta School District will remain OPEN if at all possible during winter weather, including snowfalls…. Read more »
We hope you have had an enjoyable summer break and been able to catch up with family and friends. We are excited to welcome students back to school next Tuesday (September 6) to continue our mission of inspiring and nurturing thriving, future-ready learners.
For the coming school year, we will continue to focus on our strategic priorities of ensuring learning success and graduation for all students,… Read more »
School trustees are elected members of a board of education. They represent the public and advocate for public education in their community. They have one primary mandate: improving learning for all students.
Local school trustee elections allow the community an important opportunity to lead and oversee investment in public education. The next local elections will be held on October 15,… Read more »
As I look back on this past school year, the fall of 2021 seems like a distant memory. It’s hard to believe that we started the school year with numerous communicable disease health and safety restrictions and measures in place. Thankfully, since Spring Break, we have been able to resume more normal school operations,… Read more »