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District newsletter- August 25, 2025
A new school year is just around the corner, and we are excited to share the first district newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year!
In this issue of the NLPS District News: https://secure.smore.com/n/phvwq
- First day of school start times
- First-week-of-school questions and answers
- What we got up to this summer
- Board of Education Strategic Directions Committee meeting September 10.
- Community connections, and more!
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District Newsletter – June 26, 2025
In the final edition of the NLPS News for this school year:
- Congratulations to the class of 2025! Check out photos from our graduation ceremonies.
- Space is still available in the Late French Immersion program for Grade 6!
- Check out the 2025-2026 school year calendar.
- National Indigenous Peoples Day at NLPS.
- The Board of Education approves new Grade 12 courses.
- Host a homestay student and earn $1125/month.
- School district summer programs, community events.
- And as always, much, much more!
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ConnectED – Summer 2025
Check out the latest edition of connectED here!
District Newsletter – June 12, 2025
In this issue of the NLPS district news:
- NLPS student wins gold at the national Skills Canada competition.
- Photos from today’s district Track and Field meet.
- Hundreds of scholarships handed out to NLPS students.
- Bayview Elementary celebrates 75 years!
- Summer camp programming for all ages including $185/week day camp.
- The Strategic Directions Committee recommends the Board approve new Grade 12 courses.
- And much, much more!
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District newsletter – May 30, 2025
In this week's edition of the NLPS News:
- Hammond Bay wins VIRL Reading Link Challenge
- Last chance to share your district tagline ideas
- Board of Education passes 2025-2026 Budget, approves new before and after school childcare location
- Join NLPS in the Nanaimo Pride Parade
- Events, and much more!
Board of Education Meeting- Strategic Directions Committee May 7, 2025
District Newsletter: May 1, 2025
Click on this link for the latest news for families from Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools:
In this issue: (Please note this issue contains sensitive news).
- Support and care for those impacted directly or indirectly by the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy.
- Information about supporting your child when they are processing a loss.
- Board of Education approves an additional district-run, before-and-after-school facility.
- Where to check out Nanaimo's attempt at a world-breaking record for the largest Nanaimo Bar.
You can read the newsletter here
NLPS District News – April 17, 2025
In this issue:
- Dover Bay student wins prestigious scholarship
- Health Sciences Day at VIU
- Zero Waste initiatives at Mountain View
- Spring edition of digital magazine is here
- Late French Immersion information night
- Rock the Future
- And much more...
Read the newsletter here.
Board of Education Meeting- Strategic Directions Committee – April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025
ConnectED – Spring 2025
Check out the new edition of ConnectED here!
District Newsletter – April 3, 2025
In this issue:
- Child care spaces update
- Engagement opportunities to share your feedback with the Board of Education
- Upcoming events and programs
- And much, much more!
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District Newsletter: March 6, 2025
In this edition of the NLPS District News:
- Message to caregivers from NLPS Board of Education Chair, Naomi Bailey
- Mental health and wellness expert and best-selling author Dr. Shahana Alibhai coming to Nanaimo to speak to parents and caregivers
- Spring Break programs with NLPS
- The latest news, decisions, and engagement opportunities through the Board of Education
- Spotlight on schools featuring Eagle-mania, student newscasts, and our exceptional secondary sports and music programs!
All this and more in the NLPS District news! Click here to read the newsletter.
Board of Education Meeting: Strategic Directions Committee Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:00 p.m. ONLINE
Board of Education Meeting- 6:00 p.m. Wednesday February 26, 2025
Online meeting- Click here to watch the meeting
Board of Education meeting- Strategic Directions Committee February 12, 2025 5:00 p.m.
NLPS News – Thursday, February 6, 2025
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NLPS News – Thursday, January 30, 2025
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Board of Education Meeting- 6:00 p.m. January 29, 2025
In person- Boardroom at 395 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo BC (entrance is located off of parking lot at Wakesiah and Fourth Ave)
NLPS News – Thursday, January 23, 2025
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NLPS News – Thursday, January 16, 2025
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NLPS News – Thursday, January 9, 2025
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NLPS News – Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Board of Education Meeting- 6:00 p.m. Wednesday December 18, 2024
In person: 395 Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo, BC
Boardroom entrance is off of parking lot at Wakesiah and Fourth Street
NLPS News – Thursday, December 12, 2024
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NLPS News – Thursday, December 5, 2024
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NLPS Board of Education elects new Board Chair
At the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public School’s (NLPS) Board of Education Annual General Meeting on December 4, 2024, school trustees voted for the following positions:
Board Chair- Naomi Bailey
Vice-Chair- Greg Keller
Education Committee Chair- Tom Rokeby
Education Committee Vice-Chair- Leana Pellegrin
Business Committee Chair- Mark Robinson
Business Committee Vice-Chair- Tim Harris
BCSTA Provincial Counsellor- Leana Pellegrin
BCSTA Provincial Counsellor (alternate)- Chantelle Morvay
A video recording of the AGM and all NLPS Board of Education meetings can be found on the NLPS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_yhNVM2GuBg