| Name (& Email) | Phone Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tanya Clarke | 250-475-4157 | District Administrative Assistant |
| Sean Powell | 250-475-4156 | District Principal, Middle |
| Laurissa Evancio | 250-475-4244 | District Learning Support Teacher |
| Monique Moore | 250-475-4230 | District Counsellor - Middle |
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Latest Updates
Atelier de danse pour les enseignant.es d’immersion
ATELIERS POUR LES ENSEIGNANTS: 11 mars de 9h à 12h à l'École Victor Brodeur
Vous êtes invité.es à participer à un atelier de danse pour les enseignant.es à l'École Victor... Read more
Une approche identitaire à l’enseignement en immersion : une enquête collective
Une approche identitaire à l’enseignement en immersion : une enquête collective
Avez-vous déjà réfléchi à l’identité linguistique de vos élèves en immersion ? Est-ce que vous vous demandez parfois ce qui fait qu’un... Read more
La communication orale au coeur des compétences langagières!
La communication orale au coeur des compétences langagières:
invitation à la série de développement professionnel
Le conseil scolaire participe à un projet d’action recherche sur les compétences orales des élèves en... Read more
Congrès français: langues et identités en immersion!
L’équipe enseignante en immersion est invitée au congrès français le lundi 14 novembre à l’École intermédiaire Arbutus. Ce congrès est pour les enseignant.e.s de la maternelle à la 12e année... Read more
Our Core French students, full citizens of the world
Our Core French students, full citizens of the world.
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Core French students sometimes feel a little neglected when it comes to learning French as a second language. The... Read more
Apprendre sur La Terre! Land-based learning in the French Immersion classroom
Professional Learning Series: Apprendre sur La Terre! Land-based learning in the French Immersion classroom
Please join us for a learning series focusing on Land-based learning in the French lmmersion classroom.
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Idéllo
C’est quoi Idéllo?
Idéllo est une plateforme éducative comprenant 13,000 vidéos, ressources, dossiers thématiques, jeux, outils pédagogiques, pour tous les niveaux de la maternelle au secondaire, et pour toutes les matières.
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UVic-SD61 Volunteer French Experience Program
Are you interested in having a UVic Education student volunteer in your classroom to support your French language program? Are you keen to help prospective French Immersion teachers gain experience... Read more
Summer French language learning opportunities for SD61 teachers
Summer French language learning opportunities for teachers
Are you a Core French or French Immersion teacher interested in continuing to develop your French language skills? Are you interested in teaching Core... Read more
May 20th 2022 ProD: Indigenous Film Festival
The SD61 Indigenous Education Department and SD61 District Team will host a one day Indigenous Film Festival for all staff in the Greater Victoria School District on professional development day... Read more
Middle Learning Round – Colquitz – April 26th – 2022
This lesson was co-designed by Troy Koosmann and Nikki Lineham in a Grade 6 class at Colquitz Middle School. Please see the resources and videos below for your use.
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Congrès de la BCLCA: vous êtes invité.es!
Congrès de la BCLCA: vous êtes invité.es!
Le congrès de la BCLCA se tiendra le 29 avril 2022! Le thème du congrès est "Leadership, identité et inclusion en langue seconde". Nos... Read more
Middle Years Book Club – Spring 2022
We are pleased to announce a Middle Years Book Club featuring local authors Morgane Michael, Trevor MacKenzie, and Lisa Baylis. They have all lead sessions as part of our January... Read more
Congrès “ACPI-ici” à Saanich: vous êtes invité.es!
Congrès "ACPI-ici" à Saanich: vous êtes invité.es!
Le conseil scolaire de Saanich nous invite à participer au congrès ACPI-ici le lundi 25 avril 2022.
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Middle Learning Rounds – Lansdowne – Feb 16th – 2022
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Tapestry Conference 2022
Cowichan, Greater Victoria, Saanich, and Sooke Teachers' Association
Tapestry 2022
South Vancouver Island K-12 Educators Online Conference
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Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years – April 26th
Greater Victoria School District 61 and the Rural Education Advisory (UBC) invite educators in BC to join in a conversation about engaging all learners in the middle years.
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Examining Culturally Responsive Learning Environments through Indigenous Education and Decolonizing Education
This webinar series is planned and facilitated by the Indigenous Education Department in SD61. The zoom link was shared with all teachers on email from Shelly Niemi. Please reach out... Read more
Land-Based Resources for Educators
The following resources have been collected and curated by the District Team and in partnership with the Indigenous Education Department in SD61. These resources are designed to support educators as... Read more
Jan 24th ProD – Keynote and Session Archives and Resources
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Jan 24th – Session – Thinking Routines in the Middle School Setting with Trevor MacKenzie
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Jan 25th Session – From Burnt Out to Fired Up with Morgane Michael
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Jan 24th Afternoon Keynote with John Harris and Butch Dick
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Boukili! Application de lecture pour les élèves en immersion
Le conseil scolaire de Victoria a approuvé le programme Boukili pour nos élèves en immersion. Boukili est une application de lecture numérique pour les élèves de l’élémentaire et de l’immersion... Read more
Creating learning environments that support physical and mental well-being
TA LIAIS Trena Black is a T’Sou-ke band member with Irish and Paa?čiid?atx ancestry. Trena is a PhD student re-searching Indigenous well-being practices. Trena is a SD61 District Elementary Indigenous... Read more
Indigenous Pedagogy in the French Classroom
Dear French language teachers and TLs,
The Indigenous Education Department and the Modern Languages Department have been working together to explore how to weave in Indigenous Education in our French Immersion... Read more
Stratégies gagnantes pour une participation active en maths 4-8ème
Série de développement profesionnel pour les enseignant.e.s de maths de la 4e à la 8e année
Une série de trois ateliers pour apprendre des stratégies pédagogiques différentiées pour répondre aux besoins... Read more
Middle Learning Round – Monterey – Dec 1st 2021
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Jan 24th 2022 – ProD – Promoting Equity
We are looking forward to Promoting Equity: Culturally Responsive Practice in the Middle Years ProD on Monday, January 24th.
Thank you to the many people who came together to support the... Read more
Middle Learning Rounds
Middle Level learning rounds will be an opportunity for teachers in their first five years in their role to participate in a collaborative series offered throughout the school year.
The focus... Read more
Connecting the Dots: Social Emotional Learning in SD61
SD 61 VIDEO: Social Emotional Learning: Connecting the Dots
https://youtu.be/39-V5nJTyw8
This video can be used to initiate conversations, networking and sharing to unpack the “WHY” that drives our teaching of social emotional learning.
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Mental Health Literacy(MHL) in Middle Schools
Please join us this year to implement resources in our Middle Schools that promote Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and support mental wellbeing.
Mental Health Literacy
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Second Step in Middle Schools
We are supporting the implementation of the Second Step Middle digital program. This program is a web-based SEL curriculum that supports school teams to take a holistic approach to building... Read more
Engaging all learners in the middle years – Oct 19th 2021
Our four-part interactive webinar series was led by Dr. Leyton Schnellert. This first webinar is titled Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with guests Denise Augustine, Shelley Moore, and Leona Prince. These... Read more
TPRS website for language teachers: Request to create a teacher account
The Greater Victoria School District has a TPRS website for language teachers. This website contains resources such as instructional videos and lesson plans. If you are interested in creating a... Read more
Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Institute(CPI) Training
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® is a program developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). With a core philosophy of providing for the Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security of everyone involved in... Read more
Re-Imagining Mathematics Education Webinar Series
Connecting Math, Community, and Culture
This webinar series invites teachers at all levels to join discussions and sharing for re-imagining mathematics education through culture, community, and teaching for social and ecological... Read more
October ProD 2021: Pulling Together: Connection and Belonging
We are excited to facilitate a free virtual Professional Development opportunity on the Friday, October 22nd, Professional Development Day for all SD61 employees.
Theme: The day focuses on the importance of... Read more
TPRS Beyond the Basics series for language teachers
We are very happy to announce an upcoming workshop series on TPRS for language teachers. This TPRS Beyond the Basics series is open to any teachers who have participated in... Read more
Exploring the Salish Sea – Grade 4 – 8
Educators:
Are you interested in having your students explore the Salish Sea both from the land and on a floating classroom?
Would you like local naturalists work with your students... Read more
Projet de collaboration sur l’évaluation et les référentiels d’apprentissage
En collaboration avec le Bureau des affaires francophones et francophiles de l'Université Simon Fraser, nous sommes à la recherche d'enseignant·e·s pour participer à ce tout nouveau projet!
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BCATML Conference: Celebrating Languages 2021
We are very happy to announce an upcoming virtual conference for Language teachers that will take place on Friday October 22nd, 2021. We are able to cover registration fees for... Read more
Échanges virtuels avec Expériences Canada
Expériences Canada offre une occasion de participer à un échange virtuel en français avec votre classe cette année. Ce programme est offert pour les élèves de la 7e à la... Read more
NFB Campus
What is NFB CAMPUS?
National Film Board of Canada’s CAMPUS is an education streaming service for teachers. It contains 100% Canadian film & media content that supports BC’s diverse K-12 curriculum.
CAMPUS subscription... Read more
Série de développement professionnel en immersion française
La communication orale au cœur du développement des compétences langagières
Nous sommes très content·e·s de vous inviter à participer à une série de développement professionnel au sujet de l’inclusion en langue... Read more
Educating Now
We are pleased to announce the launch of a district site license for Educating Now to support the use of our new math resources. Educating Now is a teaching and... Read more
Session 9: Capturing & Assessing Authentic Evidence with Katie White
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Deconlonizing Libraries Webinar Series
Greater Victoria School District 61 would like to invite teacher librarians to join in a shared conversation about decolonizing libraries. This webinar is free and targeted to teacher librarians.
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Session 8: Universal & Essential Supports with Dr. Julie Causton
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Session 7: Curricular IEP Goals with Kristie Ward & Kate Campbell
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Literacy Learning Round – April 22nd 2021 – Cedar Hill – Grade 6/7
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Decolonizing Libraries Webinars
Greater Victoria School District 61 would like to invite teacher librarians to join in a shared conversation about decolonizing libraries. This webinar is free and primary audience is teacher librarians
Our... Read more
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years Webinar #4
Our four-part interactive webinar series was led by Dr. Leyton Schnellert. This fourth webinar is titled Self-Regulated and Social Emotional Learning with guest Miriam Miller. These webinars are split into... Read more
Numeracy Learning Round – April 21st 2021 – Cedar Hill – Grade 7/8
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Session 6: Creating Core Competency IEP goals with Dr. Leyton Schnellert
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Numeracy Learning Round – April 8th 2021 – Gordon Head – Grade 7
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Literacy Learning Round – April 7th 2021 – Gordon Head – Grade 8
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Session 5: Competency & strength based IEPs with Christine & Parker Danroth
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Literacy Learning Round – Feb 25th 2021 – Cedar Hill – Grade 6/7
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Numeracy Learning Round – February 22nd 2021 – Cedar Hill – Grade 7/8
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Session 4: Purposeful IEP planning with Faye Brownlie
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Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years Webinar #3
Our four-part interactive webinar series was led by Dr. Leyton Schnellert. This third webinar is titled Place Conscious Learning with guests Orrin Hawk, Mia Moutray, Mercedes Ducharme and John Harris.... Read more
Literacy Learning Round – Feb 10th 2021 – Gordon Head – Grade 8
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Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years – 2021-2022
Greater Victoria School District 61 and the Rural Education Advisory (UBC) invite educators in BC to join in a conversation about engaging all learners in the middle years.
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Numeracy Learning Round – Feb 9th 2021 – Gordon Head – Grade 7
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Jan 25th – ProD Session – Culturally Responsive Math Teaching with Nikki Lineham
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Jan 25th 2021 – Middle Level ProD Day
We are looking forward to Learning Together in the Middle Years.
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Jan 25th – ProD Session – Evidence Based Math Teaching with Nikki Lineham
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Jan 25th Keynote #2- Follow-up Session with Shelley Moore
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Jan 25th – Keynote #2 – Designing for Diversity with Shelley Moore
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Jan 25th – Keynote #1 Follow-up with Dr. Leyton Schnellert
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Jan 25th – Keynote #1- Why Middle? with Dr. Leyton Schnellert
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Learning Together in the Middle Years – Jan 25th 2020 ProD
We are looking forward to Learning Together in the Middle Years.
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Session 3: Why is student agency important in an IEP? with Dr. Leyton Schnellert
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Culturally Responsive Education
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Discovery Education
What is Discovery Experience?
Discovery Experience is a flexible K-12 learning platform, that provides over 200,000 resources including high-quality content, ready-to-use digital lessons, unique collaboration tools, and professional learning resources. It... Read more
Session 2: How can we connect IEPs to place? with Jo Chrona
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ONF CAMPUS
C'est quoi ONF CAMPUS?
CAMPUS de l'Office national du film du Canada est un service de formation continue pour les enseignants. Il contient un contenu cinématographique et médiatique 100% canadien qui soutient le... Read more
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years Webinar #2
Our four-part interactive webinar series was led by Dr. Leyton Schnellert. This webinar is titled Designing for Diversity & Deeper Learning with guest Shelley Moore. These webinars are split into... Read more
Session 1: Why do IEPs need to change? with Katie Jameson
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IDÉLLO
What is Idéllo?
Idéllo is an online platform with over 13,000 video resources, lesson plans, thematic folders and pedagogical resources in French. Videos cover all subject areas from kindergarten to grade... Read more
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years Webinar #1
Our four-part interactive webinar series was led by Dr. Leyton Schnellert. This webinar is titled Responsive Teaching with guest Nikki Lineham. These webinars are split into three parts providing time... Read more
Oct 23rd ProD 2020 – SD61 Pro-D
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Pulling Together: Equity in Education – Oct 23 2020 ProD
Morning Keynote
9:00am - 10:00am - Creating Equity for All with Denise Augustine
Keynote Archive
https://youtu.be/2qBiEi9xpAc
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All Session Descriptions
Oct 23rd Session Descriptions - ALL - Google Doc
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October ProD 2020: Pulling Together: Equity in Education
We are pleased to offer one pro-d event for all SD61 staff members. Some sessions may be of particular interest to teachers; others will appeal specifically to CUPE 947 members.... Read more
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years – Year 1 – Webinar #3
Greater Victoria School District would like to invite educators in BC to join in a shared conversation about engaging all learners in the middle years. This three-part webinar series will... Read more
Hybrid Learning – Middle
Intention: To archive resources for middle years educators to support blended instructional strategies and professional learning.
Latest update: June 2020
Guiding Documents to Support Blended Learning in Middle 2019 -2020
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Numeracy Sessions in the Middle Years – 2019-2020
Session #1 - Evidence Information Teaching - Using Assessments to Guide Instruction
With Nikki Lineham
Goals of the Session:
To create/find lesson sequence for the concepts you will be teaching in the... Read more
Remote Home Learning – Middle
Below are a few ideas and resources to support your child in physical and social-emotional well-being, literacy, numeracy, and an individual passion project. These are extraordinary times, so please be... Read more
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years – Year 1 – Webinar #2
Greater Victoria School District would like to invite educators in BC to join in a shared conversation about engaging all learners in the middle years. This three-part webinar series will... Read more
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years – Year 1 – Webinar #1
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Oct 25th 2019 Building Community: Sharing our Stories
Agenda
Morning
8:30am-10:15am - Opening & Morning Session 1 Keynote: Monique Gray Smith
10:15am-10:45am - Morning Break (snacks and coffee / tea provided)
10:45am-11:45am - Morning Session 2 - Q & A with Monique... Read more
Library Digital Resources
All student digital resources are available on our school library websites. Visit your school website and click Library & Resources to find what students have access to in terms of... Read more
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions #2 with Dr. Ross Greene
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Collaborative & Proactive Solutions
1. Change Your Lens
The journey starts with a close look at your beliefs about why a child is exhibiting challenging behavior. If some of the common cliches... Read more
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions #1 with Dr. Ross Greene
Dr. Ross Greene works with a Grade 7 classroom. See below for more resources for both working with individual students and in this case, whole classes. It happens in three... Read more
Numeracy Sessions in the Middle Years 2018-2019
Grade 6 & 7 Sessions
Facilitator: Nikki Lineham
Dates: Oct. 16, 2018, Nov. 21, 2018, Jan 22, 2019
Session Resources:
To continue to deepen our understanding of the new math curriculum
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October 19th 2018 ProD: Building Relationships: Moving Forward Together
Morning Session: UVIC Farquhar Auditorium 8:30am-12:00pm
Keynote Speaker: Candy Palmater
Lunch & Afternoon Sessions: Lambrick Park Secondary School 12:00pm-2:45pm
Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm (served in the Gym, those attending sessions off-site will have access to a... Read more
Numeracy Learning Series Sessions – 2018 – 2019
Grade 8 & 9 Sessions
Facilitator: Nikki Lineham Dates: Oct. 15, 2018, Nov. 20, 2018, Jan 21, 2019
Session Resources:
Session 3, Jan. 21 Slide Deck
Self Reflection
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Numeracy Learning Series Sessions – 2018 – 2019
Grade 6 & 7 Sessions
Facilitator: Nikki Lineham Dates: Oct. 16, 2018, Nov. 21, 2018, Jan 22, 2019
Session Resources:
Session 3, Jan. 22 Slide Deck
Assessment Protocol Idea
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ADST/Coding in the Middle Years
Middle schools are where the required coding curriculum officially begins for all students. The bullet points below identify the required coding and computational thinking content areas from the ADST Curriculum.... Read more