Surrey Schools

10/23/2026

Rain or shine, Ray Shepherd Elementary kindergarten teacher Ellen Petersson takes her students into the forest every day, where they use pinecones for math, leaves for art, and insects and the changing seasons for science.

That approach has earned her the Susan Langley Earth Steward Teaching Award, a national honour from Learning for a Sustainable Future that recognizes sustainability education in Canada.

Her philosophy? "We need the children to love the earth before we ask them to save it."

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/XfwO5100HHe

10/22/2026

📣 Reminder: Friday, Oct. 23 is a professional development day for staff, so there’s no school for students. Enjoy the long weekend!

Find the full school-year calendar, including non-instructional days, statutory holidays and school breaks, at surreyschools.ca/calendars

10/21/2026

Surrey Schools students who designed their own apparel through WRAP and Solid State Community Industries were recognized by former Mayor Brenda Locke, who welcomed their ideas on youth employment and hands-on opportunities.

What's next? The WRAP team hopes to launch a new cohort for girls this spring, featuring nail art, lash application and perfume blending alongside lessons in sustainability and small business.

Read the full story: https://www.surreyschools.ca/surrey-fashion-students-recognized-at-city-hall.212011

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a safe and relaxing holiday. 🍁🧡

10/11/2026

October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to celebrating the voices and power of girls, championing their rights worldwide, and reflecting on the challenges they continue to face because of their gender. At Surrey Schools, we join the global community in honouring this day. 💜

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. Feeling overwhelmed by screens, notifications, or social media? This short video on digital stress for students offers helpful tips for finding balance.

Watch here: https://ow.ly/CUk150ZWtel

More resources & supports can be found here: https://ow.ly/bsoH50ZWtem

This is "Digital Stress - Secondary (English)" by Surrey Schools on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

10/09/2026

📣 Reminder: Monday, October 12 is Thanksgiving, so all schools and district offices are closed. Classes resume Tuesday, October 13. Enjoy the long weekend! 🍁

Find the full school-year calendar, including non-instructional days, statutory holidays, and school breaks, at surreyschools.ca/calendars

10/08/2026

Thank you, retirees! 🍎

Surrey Schools celebrated 221 retirees from the 2025-2026 school year at our annual retirement dinner. Principals, teachers, clerks, IESWs custodians, facilities staff: you've all shaped our schools and the students in them.

Congratulations, and enjoy your retirement! ✨

Read more: https://www.surreyschools.ca/surrey-schools-recognizes-and-thanks-our-221-retirees-.211608

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Penny Hill, learning support teacher at Maple Green Elementary, on receiving a Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Award! 🎉

Penny has dedicated her career to helping students with dyslexia succeed. Read more: https://www.surreyschools.ca/maple-green-s-penny-hill-honoured-with-dyslexia-canada-award-.211529

10/06/2026

The next public Surrey Board of Education meeting takes place tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the District Education Centre (14033 92 Ave.).

Everyone is welcome and the meeting will also be livestreamed & posted online in the coming days. Please note that seating is limited.

The livestream link will be posted on the website below at 7pm, and closed captioning will also provided.

To view the agenda & find more information, go to: surreyschools.ca/board-meetings