We are developing district-wide understanding and capacity so that all our students are members of classrooms that are inclusive learning communities. We are becoming more able to grow the strengths and meet the needs of students in their classrooms with their peers. We will provide appropriate supports and interventions whether a student has a diagnosis connected to a special education category or not. We are creating learning environments that enable students to develop a sense of belonging and ensure they see themselves in the curriculum. We know the improvements we make for vulnerable students or students with different interests and talents will benefit all students.
Some examples of the work of our plan are:
- Fostering a growth mindset: all students can be successful
- Shifting from pull-out to push-in supports so learning happens with peers in the context of classroom learning
- Shifting from finding the right place for students to creating classroom communities for all students
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) school leads team
- Ease Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) program K-12 and Mental Health Literacy (Gr 7-12) for the benefit of staff and students
- Training for staff and community in creating trauma-informed resilient classrooms: Circle of Courage
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER in as an inclusive community in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District:
Keeping Kids Safe Online from Sexual Exploitation
100 Mile Elementary
<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 & 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 & 7 from Forest Grove, Lac La Hache, Mile 108, and Horse Lake), Peter Skene Ogden (hosted grades 8-12, staff, parents & 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>
Science Fair 2026
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our recent Science Fair was a wonderful celebration of curiosity, creativity, and learning in action. With 121 student participants, the gym was filled with thoughtful questions, innovative ideas, and a wide range of projects that reflected both scientific thinking and personal passion.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students explored topics from the natural world to engineering and experimentation, demonstrating not only their understanding of scientific concepts, but also their ability to wonder, investigate, and communicate their learning. It was inspiring to see students confidently share their thinking and engage in meaningful conversations about their work.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event was also a powerful example of our commitment to building an inclusive learning community. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Simcox for her leadership, and to the many community volunteers who served as judges—taking time to listen, ask questions, and honour each student’s thinking. Your presence helped make learning visible and valued.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are equally grateful to the many families who supported students throughout the process—from wondering and planning, to building, testing, and presenting. This partnership between home and school is what allows our learners to thrive.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were especially excited to see a buddy-class inquiry led by Mrs. Varney and Mrs. Simcox, exploring which colours of seeds birds are most attracted to—an example of collaborative, inclusive learning that brought students together across grades.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At École 100 Mile Elementary, opportunities like the Science Fair reflect our ongoing commitment to fostering belonging, collaboration, and shared responsibility for learning—where every learner is supported, celebrated, and inspired to grow.</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/5fce86ef-c358-4a6c-ae14-61a04a65f249?fingerprint=ppb20260412021337" alt="Science Fair 3 crystaldawn langton" 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/6d6c3a0f-ae85-4bf2-80a8-a03dfa98125c?fingerprint=ppb20260412021334" alt="Science Fair 1 crystaldawn langton" 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>
Listening to Lived Experience Builds Understanding
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are so grateful to Tex Lum for cooking chow mein for our entire school and for sharing his rich and meaningful stories about growing up in British Columbia with both Chinese and Indigenous heritage. Through food and storytelling, Tex helped our students understand that history is not just something found in books and that it lives in families, traditions, and personal experiences. His stories deepened our learning about the diverse cultures that shape our province and reminded us of the importance of inclusion, respect, and belonging. Thank you, Tex!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f68a76dd-ae7a-43ab-a2d6-78fb2715c613?fingerprint=ppb20260306044430" alt="Listening To Lived Experience Maria Telford" width="672" height="309" style="width:672px;height:309px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
École 100 Mile Elementary Remembers
100 Mile Elementary
Nesika Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today, the École 100 Mile Elementary community gathered to honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of those who have served our country. The annual Remembrance Day Assembly offered students a moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy—freedoms built through immense bravery and loss.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year’s assembly also recognized National Indigenous Veterans Day, paying tribute to the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit soldiers who served Canada with strength, honour, and determination—even when equality and recognition were not yet theirs. Their resilience reminds us that remembrance must be inclusive, embracing every voice and every story that shapes who we are.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A highlight of the ceremony was a moving performance of “Enfant de Paix” (Child of Peace) by the French Immersion Department. The song’s message—that peace begins within each of us—echoed throughout the gym and into the hearts of all who listened.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Slides featuring family members of students and staff who have served added a deeply personal layer of meaning to the morning. Seeing familiar faces connected our school community to the legacy of service and courage that continues across generations. Each name and image carried a story of love, sacrifice, and pride—reminding us that remembrance begins at home.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As an inclusive learning community, École 100 Mile Elementary continues to nurture empathy, understanding, and belonging. Today’s gathering was both a tribute and a promise—to remember with gratitude, to learn with open hearts, and to live each day as children of peace.</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/36ae5c26-37d8-4968-8d02-a0c993f8ea12?fingerprint=ppb20260211040502" alt="École 100 Mile Elementary Remembers (1) crystaldawn langton" 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/b5de94e3-93e6-4bf0-9e26-29cc7d350526?fingerprint=ppb20260211040502" alt="École 100 Mile Elementary Remembers (2) crystaldawn langton" 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>
Building Inclusive Learning Communities Through Thanksgiving Connections
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Grade 6/7 French Immersion students recently partnered with their Kindergarten and Grade 1 buddies for a special Thanksgiving activity that reflected the spirit of our inclusive learning community. Together, they created colourful turkey puppets while practicing French vocabulary and sharing the joy of learning side by side.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many of the Grade 6/7s fondly remembered making the same craft when they were in Kindergarten, creating a full-circle moment of belonging and mentorship. Activities like these highlight how our Wolf Pack learns and grows together—where every student, from our youngest learners to our oldest leaders, plays a valued role in our community.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This activity beautifully reflected the Circle of Courage—Belonging through connection, Mastery through learning together, and Generosity through helping others.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></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/3f33cd7f-c1e9-48c3-85a6-18bd016efcdb?fingerprint=ppb20260208070114" alt="Building Inclusive Learning Communities Throu crystaldawn langton" 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/4af7d05b-9667-456e-bbd2-d702a20aafe4?fingerprint=ppb20260208070114" alt="Building Belonging Through Honest Conversatio crystaldawn langton 1" 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>
Inclusive Learning Communities — One Beat at a Time
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At École 100 Mile Elementary, inclusion isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we live, feel, and hear in the heartbeat of our school. This week, our StrongStart families joined us once again for an Indigenous drumming session that invited everyone — children, parents, and staff — to learn, listen, and connect together.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Drumming creates a space where everyone belongs. It doesn’t require words or translation — only open hearts. In many Indigenous traditions, the drum represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth, reminding us that we are all connected. When children and families share in that rhythm, it breaks down barriers and builds understanding across ages, backgrounds, and experiences. 🪶🐾</span><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1b1c7a2f-9404-4115-8f22-920db3958e17?fingerprint=ppb20251217033739" alt="Inclusive Learning Communities One Beat at crystaldawn langton" width="588" height="330" style="width:588px;height:330px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Welcome Back Breakfast — Strengthening Our Community
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This morning, our building was filled with warmth as students and their families joined us for our Welcome Back Breakfast. After the busy first days of school, it was such a gift to slow down, break bread, and truly connect.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Now that our students are settling into their routines, we have the space to nurture what matters most — our relationships. Having families in our school makes our hallways feel complete. Your presence reminds our students that school is not just a place they go to learn, but a community where they belong and are supported by many caring adults.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful for every parent, guardian, sibling, grandparent, and caregiver who walked through our doors this morning. You are an essential part of our Wolf Pack, and the heart of everything we do. Together, we are raising children who feel rooted, connected, and confident to grow. 🐾</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/de4bdda8-5abe-4595-93f4-f9a3d2480397?fingerprint=ppb20260208060908" alt="Welcome Back Breakfast2 crystaldawn langton" 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/535d311d-6283-4553-beec-21598862a9b5?fingerprint=ppb20260208060908" alt="Welcome Back Breakfast crystaldawn langton" 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>
Celebration of Student Diversity
100 Mile Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students collaborated with their families to discover unique things about their backgrounds, sparking many “dinner conversations” with extended family members! The posters included places such as The Ukraine, Russia, France, Austria, Ireland, Finland, Germany, and Mexico. Children were proud to share traditions and knowledge about their heritage.</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/e3b3de9d-f07b-5f80-bc3a-2305722e9e9a?fingerprint=ppb20251217040405" alt="1kh29jjx.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>