Safe, Caring & Inclusive Learning Communities

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Columneetza is proud to celebrate National Accessibility Week by welcoming all students and staff into an inclusive and supportive learning environment. We encourage everyone to explore and participate in our incredible learning activities designed to engage, inspire, and support diverse needs. Together, we celebrate accessibility, belonging, and the strength of our school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c375b57a-4431-4c08-a49d-0e7f87c78731?fingerprint=ppb20260603220006" alt="National Accessibility Week" width="599" height="365" style="width:599px;height:365px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recently a group of keen volleyball students organized and executed an intermural volleyball tournament over the course of two weeks. The culminating event was a playdown between the top team and a rag-tag staff team. The staff team showed up with some incredible and surprisingly talented folks. In the end lots of fun was had by all, demonstrating how the importance of having fun together contributes to student perceptions of a caring culture.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/811b9bb2-bf42-4826-9c40-f9d01d06e033?fingerprint=ppb20260603210009" alt="Columneetza Teachers vs. Students Volleyball Game 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e104f7f5-6600-4539-a061-a7b2ce8afd0e?fingerprint=ppb20260603210011" alt="Columneetza Teachers vs. Students Volleyball Game 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On May 5 - Columneetza community acknowledged the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, also known as Red Dress Day. This day is a pivotal moment for us to reflect, honour and raise awareness about the injustices faced by Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. We wore RED and offered respect through learning opportunities to show support. Photos shared with permission.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/48e985bf-080e-4c8d-a4df-bef3751d979a?fingerprint=ppb20260603210009" alt="Red Dress Day 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7722e4ab-65d3-4a31-a85c-dcb82fcfa937?fingerprint=ppb20260603210009" alt="Red Dress Day 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to presenters Allison, Lara, and Tatyana from Children of the Street for delivering workshops on child and youth exploitation. These workshops were delivered in schools and also streamed for SD27's rural and remote students. Students from grades 6-12 got to partake in workshops that discussed online sexual exploitation and sextortion, warning signs of online luring and grooming, the impacts of intimate image sharing, digital citizenship and permanency, online safety tips, as well as safe adults and ways to reach out for help. Resources were shared with students and staff. Workshops were also offered to staff, parents &amp; caregivers and service providers in collaboration with Denisiqi and the Child Development Centre. A big shout out to schools that hosted the presentations: 100 Mile Elementary (hosted grades 6 &amp; 7 from Forest Grove, Lac La Hache, Mile 108, and Horse Lake), Peter Skene Ogden (hosted grades 8-12, staff, parents &amp; caregivers), Columneetza (hosted grades 7-9 and grade 6s from Marie Sharpe, Nesika, and Cataline), and Lake City Secondary (hosted grades 10-12, parents and caregivers)!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bfa0f1a9-efb2-48b3-9af8-2eecf9c0f98e?fingerprint=ppb20260519171341" alt="Keeping Kids Safe Online from Sexual Exploitation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/51c68cb5-3e47-4e48-a0bf-2169ab9aedf7?fingerprint=ppb20260519171341" alt="Keeping Kids Safe Online from Sexual Exploitation 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Building trust and psychological safety amongst her students is important to middle years educator Bal Uppal. Creating opportunities for community-building and fun lead to better results in (and outside of) the classroom, no matter the subject area!</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e8d1a4fd-f14b-4981-a691-c28eacbd1b76?fingerprint=ppb20260428063939" alt="Building trust making memories1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e1243822-b823-4fc9-944d-d473309788f2?fingerprint=ppb20260428063943" alt="Building trust making memories2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today is a special day as we celebrate Vaisakhi together with a delicious lunch prepared by our amazing staff. Vaisakhi is an important festival in Sikh culture that celebrates spring, new beginnings, and the values of community, sharing, and helping others.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/638df30b-f9c5-42f1-b3b2-8174ebb64348?fingerprint=ppb20260428053740" alt="Vaisakhi alina cameron" width="609" height="342" style="width:609px;height:342px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Following Spring Break, Vice-Principals Cameron and Cullum led grade group assemblies to reset positive expectations, Code of Conduct, and review safety procedures. Our student council leadership provided an overview and reminder about the importance of student voice, and the benefits of standing up for others. Finally, HPE teacher Ms. Weston demonstrated Ultimate Frisbee, a sport in which she has competed and coached at world levels. She is pleased to offer Ultimate Frisbee as a new spring sport at Columneetza.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4d46fd39-303a-4ec0-b31c-4499c3034390?fingerprint=ppb20260412025844" alt="Resetting expectations Engaging students holly zurak" width="515" height="607" style="width:515px;height:607px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On the first Monday back after Spring Break, Columneetza staff met students and staff at the front of the school with an invitational smudge, to help welcome them back in a good way. Thank you Kaylee, Shannon, Katrina, and Rick for starting us off with smudge and song.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a6e87d4e-d2da-495e-82c4-eb7bf0a090c6?fingerprint=ppb20260412024814" alt="Columneetza welcomes back students in a good way1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/688b1235-b16e-48e8-af51-0b901653005b?fingerprint=ppb20260412024818" alt="Columneetza welcomes back students in a good way2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Columneetza, we celebrate each and every one of our amazing women. Today we take the time to recognize their strength, leadership, and the many contributions they make to our school community.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fe114cbd-604a-46eb-a28c-864cc3c28641?fingerprint=ppb20260318032219" alt="Celebrating Womens Day1 alina cameron" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7cdf68f6-b773-4fb3-b1ec-2504e3960238?fingerprint=ppb20260318032219" alt="Celebrating Womens Day alina cameron" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Columneetza Teacher John Sheppard and his leadership class don’t just love to dance, they LOVE to dance! They planned, prepared for, and pulled off an upbeat, safe, and FUN school dance for Valentine’s Day. It was an excellent way to celebrate our positive school culture and all the students and staff who show up and give their best every day. Well done everyone!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/994d7ff0-8530-40c8-90a2-bd69d0849614?fingerprint=ppb20260224052109" alt="School dance Positive culture2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/80804f7e-4476-40f1-8039-9f8c27844244?fingerprint=ppb20260224052109" alt="School dance Positive culture1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Tuesday January 6th, we held three consecutive grade group assemblies focused on re-establishing schoolwide expectations for positive culture, collective and individual responsibilities, and expected conduct as indicated by the Columneetza Code of Conduct. After extended breaks like summer break, winter break and spring break, these assemblies help gather our community together to reset and recalibrate for the next session of classes. The kids don't forget because they are being defiant. They forget because they’re kids.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">So we reteach expectations. Schoolwide. On purpose.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">About 95% of students will follow expectations — when they’re clear, consistent, and (recently) taught. That last part matters. The other 5%? They’ll still need extra support. That’s always true. Bringing students into the why behind the rules — not just the rules themselves, helps students take ownership of our shared expectations.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited for learning opportunities yet to come this winter at Columneetza!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fd07b2a7-062a-4c70-b2c2-92a828c55096?fingerprint=ppb20260110012429" alt="January Culture Conduct Assemblies holly zurak" width="477" height="266" style="width:477px;height:266px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On November 10th, Columneetza held thoughtful ceremony for Remembrance Day and National Aboriginal Veteran’s Day. Honoured guests from Williams Lake First Nation welcomed the school community with reflective words and soulful drumming and song. The ceremony included music by the junior tour band, and several student presentations including original poetry.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b7e8728e-d1ae-4cf2-ae81-9bb16df8bfb3?fingerprint=ppb20251217035619" alt="Columneetza Remembers holly zurak 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/745f27a5-c152-4224-a700-cc931b1f54fd?fingerprint=ppb20251217034524" alt="Columneetza Remembers holly zurak 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher-librarian Alanna Vachon and Grade 7 Teacher Lacy Custance are building a Book Club at Columneetza. Each month the group chooses a new book and then meets to share takeaway and discussion points over food and friendship. The new Columneetza Book Club is just one way we’re building a sense of belonging for our middle school students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/02ea38c1-351c-458c-8b0d-7571e403f57b?fingerprint=ppb20251217033632" alt="Book Club fosters Belonging holly zurak" width="496" height="372" style="width:496px;height:372px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On October 21st, 2025, a Safer Schools Together presenter visited Williams Lake to deliver face-to-face presentations to students, staff, parents and caregivers about staying safe online. Around 500 grade 7 &amp; 8 students attended at Columneetza, a staff session and a parent/caregiver session were offered after school. Everyone who attended came away with new learning and strategies for safer digital behaviour. All were encouraged to stay informed, get educated, and pay attention to each other’s baseline in a caring way. We look forward to hosting this session again in the future.</span></p><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/75e735d6-68a7-4366-9a82-152dfa146b8c?fingerprint=ppb20260211001642" alt="ERASE session2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245);"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9babaeca-f43e-4dca-bb98-e2c050e98c6e?fingerprint=ppb20260211001642" alt="ERASE session1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher leaders planned and executed a beautiful invitation to learning this week on the festival of light - Diwali! What a beautiful way for our students to experience and embrace existing or new-to-them cultural differences. There was food, music, art, henna, and lots of smiles!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/565dd106-29a2-472c-8f44-ee83adc5399f?fingerprint=ppb20260211001139" alt="Columneetza celebrates Diwali2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/789e8fb2-3b04-4494-b91d-9a633e0056f8?fingerprint=ppb20260211001139" alt="Columneetza celebrates Diwali1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We celebrated Latin America Heritage Day. We had an amazing support from our Latin American staff and their family members! Gracias Columneetza!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cd429ca0-9ef6-4bc6-af57-d6527af61d70?fingerprint=ppb20251217040255" alt="Latin America alina cameron" width="585" height="329" style="width:585px;height:329px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our incredible team came together to cook and deliver a Thanksgiving dinner for families, and we also made turkey sandwiches for all our students! Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1d0f5853-89a8-4986-ab2f-d0f300c82449?fingerprint=ppb20251217033752" alt="Thanksgiving alina cameron" width="784" height="441" style="width:784px;height:441px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Youth outreach reps from Boys and Girls Club of Williams Lake have been visiting Columneetza’s hallways in the first few weeks of school. Within our school we have many supports for our students and we are glad to share supports from the community as well. Thanks for spending time with us!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3d3f8953-f713-4199-8b37-4f993a79a63f?fingerprint=ppb20251217033929" alt="IMG 9615 holly zurak" width="539" height="404" style="width:539px;height:404px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7 students are settling in well at their new home campus of Columneetza Junior Secondary. A few have even turned into great hosts at the door, welcoming classmates!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/09e535c9-928e-43e3-a981-8fb136fcb793?fingerprint=ppb20260208061453" alt="Off to a great start holly zurak" width="525" height="394" style="width:525px;height:394px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our social emotional learning team staff members have been working hard to create a space in the school where students can spend time if they need to self-regulate, talk to someone, find a safe space, or catch their breath. Consistently supervised by a member of the SEL team, this space has already been well used by our students. Open to all: we welcome you to check out the Hub!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/13e11b2c-6099-4543-8d81-139732e3696a?fingerprint=ppb20251217033726" alt="IMG 9135 holly zurak" width="541" height="406" style="width:541px;height:406px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vice-Principal Alina Cameron and learning support teacher Corinna Yaworski hit the hallways with Ms. Cameron’s mobile office. Visibility and supportive check-ins are important to our inclusive and caring school culture. We are happy to see our students settling in!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/129de347-6239-4631-a92c-93c9abcaf81e?fingerprint=ppb20251217033726" alt="IMG 9292 holly zurak" width="501" height="668" style="width:501px;height:668px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At Columneetza, we welcomed all 700 students back to school with care and curiosity. At our school-wide assembly we went over the expected behaviours, communications, language and activities for students that make everyone feel safe, happy and respected. Homeroom teachers have been further covering the school’s code of conduct to ensure a high level of understanding for all. Shared understanding and a high level of respect have us beginning in a good way.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0b6906a8-ebc1-4a40-8192-49fa3804ceca?fingerprint=ppb20260208055027" alt="Columneetza Cares2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b81cc5f0-05a7-4408-a312-ba91c90f1b86?fingerprint=ppb20260208055027" alt="Columneetza Cares1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today, we learned more about Terry Fox and his amazing accomplishments as an athlete and a Canadian. &nbsp;We kicked off our assembly with a fundraising competition, some relay racing and donations for cancer research. &nbsp;On Sept. 25th our school will participate in the Terry Fox Run to honour cancer research and many will be wearing their orange shirts in support of Truth &amp; Reconciliation. &nbsp;As well, part of our assembly focused on becoming better citizens by seeing which grade knew the Columneetza Code of Conduct the best through a game of trivia! &nbsp;</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/139bc85c-0c1f-51e0-9cae-f7e80cef36bb?fingerprint=ppb20251217033726" alt="f08wlr8o.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>