The School Board nomination deadline was Tuesday, September 18 at 4:30 pm, and 9 nomination forms (six for Ward 1 and three for Ward 2) were received. Therefore, all nine have all been declared elected to the School Board by acclamation.

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! I truly hope you have had a relaxing summer spending time with family and friends. It is with great anticipation that we look forward to an incredible time of learning, growth, and personal development for all students and staff.

On September 4, words of welcome to all staff from the GVSD Board Chair Laurie Dyck signalled the start of the 2018-2019 school year. The Board Chair began the morning session at NPC by highlighting the changes that will be impacting the division in the coming year.

Every four years we have the opportunity to participate in local civic elections, including the election of a local school board. We sometimes forget the incredible significance of this democratic opportunity.