Principal's Message January 26-30

Welcome to the 2^nd semester at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary!

 Good morning Panthers and welcome to our 2^nd semester.  It has been an exciting week with our students and staff commencing their next learning journey with new classes, new teachers, new students, new challenges and new successes!  I wish all Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers the very best for the Spring semester.  Our school has such a rich history of curricular and extra-curricular excellence.  I am confident that our entire community will continue to demonstrate outstanding levels of leadership, service, citizenship and work ethic.  With this, I know that our students will continue to deeply engage in their learning goals and school-life at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary.   Have a great semester Panthers!

Thank you to our students for your efforts in accessing your MyEdBC Portal and downloading your new 2^nd semester course schedule.  For the most part, our Wednesday morning start-up went smoothly with the vast majority of our students prepared and ready to begin the new term.  Special thanks to our office staff for your support of students needing assistance with MyEdBC login.  Students are again reminded that you will need to be able to access your MyEdBC portal in order to see your schedule and to download report cards.   Please drop by the office outside of class time if you need additional assistance.  

This week, in addition to our first classes of Semester #2, we were busy with the Literacy 12 Provincial Assessments and our two Semester Completion Days.  Congratulations to all grade 12 students for completing this important milestone and graduation requirement.  Please contact the office if you missed the exam and still need to complete this Provincial graduation requirement.  Great thanks to all staff who helped to invigilate the exam and who supported this important process.  

Students and parents/guardians are reminded that the Final Report Card for Semester #1 will be published into your MyEdBC portal on February 2^nd.  All students and parents/guardians are highly encouraged to download your report card and review carefully.  Final report cards are always a reminder to students that your success is directly dependent upon your effort, engagement, study habits and work ethic.  I would like to congratulate all Panthers for your dedication over the semester.  We are proud of you!  We are also very grateful for the time, care and professionalism of our teachers in creating these important reports for our Panthers and families.  

Last week, Mr. Sutton’s students were testing the laws of Physics with their bungee drops!  Lots of learning fun! J

Students in our first semester Woodwork classes have created beautiful projects.  Several students constructed tables.  Very impressive!

Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend.  See you on Monday.

Ken

Traffic and Student Parking

All Panthers are reminded that traffic around the school and parking on school property will be very busy with our increased enrollment and Extended Day schedule.  All student drivers are reminded that it is very important to drive with care and attention while on or near school property.  Safety is our first priority.  Please drive safely and responsibly, be aware of pedestrians, and follow all traffic regulations.

If possible, all families are asked to consider alternative transportation options.  Please walk or bike to school if possible.  It would also be helpful if students are dropped off a couple of blocks away from the school and vehicles do not enter our school’s parking lot.  

Note:  For the safety and privacy of our students, please avoid using the Elements Casino entrance as a designated drop-off/pick-up location.  

Students are only permitted to park in the Student Lot on the right side of our parking lot near our Portable classrooms.  Students are not permitted to park in the Staff Lot.

All students wishing to park on school property must apply for a Parking pass.  Application forms may be picked up at the office.  

Parking passes must be displayed on your car’s windshield at all times while on school property.  Parking privileges will be revoked for any students not following our parking regulations or for unsafe driving.

Thank you for your help and cooperation in responding to our increased traffic challenges and protecting the safety of our community members.