If you know of any former Kitchener students who are currently in grade 12, please draw their attention to this award and encourage them to apply.

Download the application here.

The applications must be submitted to the office at Lord Kitchener no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, May 28, 2010. The assembly at which the successful applicant will address the graduating Grade 7’s is on Monday, June 28, 2010 (10:15 - 12:45).

Seismic upgrade schematic design work continues and is now estimated to be completed by the end of May-10. This is a couple of months late compared to the date published in the latest VSB project schedule – see page-3 of http://www.vsb.bc.ca/sites/default/files/shared/Kitchener%20booklet%20revised_Feb2010%20reduced%202.pdf. VSB is employing a number of strategies to try to still meet their September 2012 planned occupancy date but ongoing vigilance is required.

21st century school structural components are being incorporated in the new school design as part of the seismic upgrade. In partnership with Kitchener’s prime architects IBI/HB – www.ibi-hb.com, design advisory services are being provided by a world-leading educational facilities architectural firm, Fielding Nair International (FNI) – www.fieldingnair.com. The new school design is taking into consideration many different learning modalities beyond the traditional teacher lectures in classrooms, with increasing self direction by students as they mature. For more information see http://www.vsb.bc.ca/sites/default/files/shared/VSB%20Boards%2021st%20C%20%28Nov%2009%29.pdf.

Positive support was expressed by virtually all of the 35+ parents and teaching staff that attended the Kitchener School Seismic Upgrade & 21st Century School Facilities Parent Information Session conducted by VSB on April 15th. Important parent feedback messages to VSB were: (1) achieve the September 2012 occupancy schedule (safety as soon as possible), (2) get frequent teacher and parent feedback as the design is being developed, and (3) seek Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) assistance to expedite the project (based on past successes).

Background & Information

In 2004 the BC Provincial Ministry of Education determined that Lord Kitchener School occupants are at high risk in the event of an earthquake. Independent engineers also determined that saving the unreinforced masonry building (brick structure) would be more costly and result in a less safe structure compared to a new replacement building. Subsequently VSB proposed retaining and upgrading the Heritage “A” Frame Building and replacing the masonry building with a design that highlights the original heritage building structure. More information is available at http://www.vsb.bc.ca/district-facilities/projects/lord-kitchener-elementary.

After protracted but ultimately successful lobbying, in March 2009 the BC Provincial Ministry of Education committed the required capital funding for the Kitchener School seismic upgrade as proposed by VSB. The new school will accommodate 450 elementary students, 60 full-time kindergarten students, 60 early learning/pre-K children, and 40 children in before/after school care. The design will also enable improved and secure community use outside school hours and after a disaster, should one ever occur. The new seismically safe school is scheduled to open in September 2012.

For more information please contact PAC Seismic Ctee Co-chairs Doug Campbell at Doug.Campbell@Dolby.com or Kosta ChatziSpiros at KChatz@shaw.ca.

AGENDA
1. Welcome and call meeting to order
2. Approve March minutes
3. Reports
• Principal’s Report – Rosemary Love
• Teacher’s Report
• Committee Chair Reports
o Seismic
o Parent Ed
o Treasurer
4. Business Items
• PAC Advocacy
• PAC Meeting attendance
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn meeting - date of next meeting

Lord Kitchener Elementary School Gymnasium
4055 Blenheim Street, Vancouver
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 7-9 pm
$5/person or $8/couple

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Our children’s use of online communication and social media is exploding. How do we stay ahead of this technology curve and guide our children safely and wisely through a time of unprecedented change? When is it appropriate to allow our kids on social networking sites like Facebook? How do we protect them from inappropriate content on sites like YouTube?
How do we keep them from being exploited by the information and individuals they encounter on the Internet?

Parenting in a Cyber-Age will explore the many parenting challenges presented by the Internet age. This presentation aims to help parents acquire the tools to deal with these challenges with a particular focus on Internet literacy and safety information. Presented by BC’s Safe Online Outreach Society (SOLOS) this presentation will also provide timely information on topics including:

Web 101
Parents as “cyber-tourists”; youth as “cyber residents”
Emerging trends in online youth culture
High risk activities online
The nature of sexual exploitation in cyberspace
Internet safety tips and resources

Public is welcome. Please contact shaben@telus.net for further information or to reserve seats.

In 2004 the Province determined that Lord Kitchener School occupants are at high risk in the event of an earthquake. Independent engineers also determined that saving the unreinforced masonry building (brick structure) would be more costly and result in a less safe structure compared to a new replacement building. Subsequently, VSB proposed retaining and upgrading the Heritage “A” Frame Building and replacing the masonry building with a design that highlights the original heritage structure. Project details are available at http://www.vsb.bc.ca/district-facilities/projects/lord-kitchener-elementary.

After protracted but ultimately successful lobbying the Province committed in March 2009 the required funding for the VSB proposal. The new school will accommodate 450 elementary students, 60 full-time kindergarten students, 60 early learning/pre-K children, and 40 children in before/after school care. The design will also enable improved and secure community use after school hours or in case of disaster. The new seismically safe school is scheduled to open in the autumn of 2012.

For more information, please contact Doug Campbell at Doug.Campbell@Dolby.com or Kosta ChatziSpiros at KChatz@shaw.ca.

Kitchener Student Directory 2009/2010
For ease of viewing, after opening, right click and choose ‘rotate clockwise’. Updated Mar 9, 2010 - Corrected file to allow printing.
Updated May 12, 2010 - Updated file with more entries.

If you are not in this directory and would like to be, please input your information here: http://sites.google.com/site/kitchenersafearrivaldirectory/
We will update this file monthly to reflect new information.

This is followed by a parent education presentation and discussion:
Dealing with Aggression and Bullying in Schools
Has your child been the victim of peer harassment, discrimination or exclusion? Verbal, cyber or physical bullying?
If so, plan to attend this special presentation by UBC’s Dr. Shelley Hymel, an internationally-renowned researcher in the field of bullying and aggression.
Dr. Hymel is also a leader in national initiatives to address issues of bullying and peer harassment in schools. She will share her expertise and findings, and provide strategies to help students, parents and the community address these challenges.

Childminding will be provided.

Agenda for PAC meeting is as follows (6:30-7pm):
1. Welcome and call meeting to order
2. Approve January minutes
3. Reports
• Principal’s Report – Rosemary Love
• Teacher’s Report
• Committee Chair Reports
Seismic
Parent Ed
4. Business Items
• Recruiting volunteers for PAC Executive Positions for 2010-2011
• Hot Lunch Expansion
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn meeting - date of next meeting