Sexual assault charges laid against a Delta teacher may have been stayed. But that doesn't mean Robin Wait will be back in the classroom anytime soon. Crown stayed two counts each of sexual interference and sexual assault against Wait, just as the 43-year-old was supposed to go to trial, citing a lack of evidence. But despite the fact he hasn't … [Read more...]
A rough draft is coming of changes pending in the classroom
August 20, 2012 by
A rough draft of proposed changes to the curriculum for Kindegarten to Grade 12 students will be posted by the Ministry of Education soon. Vancouver school board chair Patti Bacchus says the changes have been in the works for a while. Bacchus says her hope is the feedback doesn't stop and the changes will lead to more voices speaking … [Read more...]
Fire damages portable classroom
March 4, 2012 by
A portable classroom at Langley's Noel Booth Elementary has been damaged by fire. The blaze broke out around 3:00 a.m. at the school on 35 Avenue near 200 Street. A security guard was apparently the first to call 911. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it's being treated as "suspicious." The main school building is not … [Read more...]
