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Undercover Play Area - Information Sessions Feb 21, 2012!

February 7th, 2012 · No Comments · PAC, Seismic

The PAC is undergoing investigation into the viability of an undercover play area in conjunction with the new school. The undercover play area will require fundraising by the PAC from parents and the community.  The attached presentation was delivered by the Seismic Committee at the PAC meeting on Wednesday Feb 1, 2012.
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Construction Continues!

December 5th, 2011 · No Comments · Seismic

A big day for our new school. The biggest slab on grade pour was completed today,  in perfect conditions.

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Frame Building moving Aug 9 at 10am!

August 8th, 2011 · No Comments · PAC, Seismic

Great opportunity to watch the original school being moved to its new location this week:
1) Moving west on Tuesday August 9th starting around 10AM.
2) Moving south to the final location on Wednesday August 10th.
The times/dates above may change slightly based on any challenges encountered. Once in the final location, it will hover over the new [...]

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Watch Global BC: Schools not earthquake ready

March 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Seismic

This aired on Global BC Television on Tuesday March 15, 2011. It features our very own Kosta ChatziSpiros, co-chair of the Seismic Committee talking about the Lord Kitchener Seismic Upgrade.
Watch now

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Seismic Upgrade – PAC Update: Feb 18, 2011

February 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Community Engagement, Seismic

Seismic Upgrade – PAC Update 18-Feb-11
Effort is still needed to ensure construction begins! Public consultations continue.
Please participate in public consultations to lobby for faster seismic safety and a good school!
The City of Vancouver (COV) Development Permit (DP) and Building Permit (BP) must be approved before construction can begin. Public consultations [...]

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2 Vancouver Courier Articles on Kitchener Seismic Upgrade

February 20th, 2011 · No Comments · In the News, Seismic

The Vancouver Courier has had 2 articles this past week on the progress of the Kitchener Seismic Upgrade, Feb 16, 2011 and Feb 18, 2011. Read the full articles here: Feb 16, 2011: Lord Kitchener moving closer to getting replaced and Feb 18, 2011: Class Notes: Schools of hard knocks

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Please attend Open House on Wed, Feb 16, 2011 from 3:30-7pm

February 13th, 2011 · No Comments · MOE & VSB Communications, PAC, Seismic

ATTEND Kitchener School Upgrade IMPORTANT OPEN HOUSE 16-FEB 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM!
As a concerned parent / citizen please attend an important Kitchener School upgrade Open House.
When: Wednesday, February 16th, between 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM
Location: Kitchener School Library
Host: City of Vancouver (COV) [previous Open House events were hosted by [...]

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Seismic Update and Open House on February 16, 2011 (tentative)

January 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Community Engagement, Seismic

Seismic Upgrade – PAC Update 22-Jan-11
16 February 2011 (tentative) Open House info session hosted by COV & VSB.
Participate to learn more, ask questions, and lobby for faster seismic safety!
Start time and exact location not finalized so watch for more information at:
http://www.vsb.bc.ca/kitchenerrenewal
September 2012 remains the new school occupancy target date. There is significant [...]

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Proposal for Temporary Playground During Construction

January 11th, 2011 · No Comments · Community Engagement, PAC, Seismic

At the January 2011 PAC meeting, the Playground Committee presented a proposal for a temporary playground during the period of construction. The removal of the old playground will begin as early as Spring Break 2011.
Please check out the attached powerpoint presentation for further information:
Lord Kitchener Temporary Playground Proposal, Jan 5, 2011.

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Seismic Update — Schematic Drawings

November 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Community Engagement, Seismic

These are the schematic drawings of the overall site plan for the new school with the landscape concepts as presented at the October 13th PAC meeting.
Please note that these drawings are subject to change.

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