James Hill Staff have been working hard in the past few months to identify the area of focus for our school's Action Plan for Learning. The Action Plan is aimed to guide and enhance instructional practice around a goal that staff has identified as an area of focus for enhancing...

“When teachers have time to share ideas with each other, the result is better teaching and more learning.” ~ Marie Anderson; The Advantages of Collaboration in Education In recent weeks, parents may have noticed that there have been some early dismissals and days in which  students are not in session...

We are only a few weeks into the school year and there are plenty of rich, collaborative learning experiences happening within our classrooms! It is exciting to hear the rumblings of inquiry, curiosity, collaboration and learning connections as I visit the classes each day! In Ms. Clayton's grade three class,...

Welcome Back to School, James Hill Families! We hope that you all have had a safe and enjoyable summer! Our staff is excited for the return of students and families. Everyone has been busy working hard to ensure that the school looks wonderful and is ready for students to return...

Families of James Hill, It has been an amazing final week of another incredible year at our school filled with Grade 5 Farewell, Talent Show, and an assembly to honour PAC and leaving staff. (I will send a more personal thank you in the coming days). The gratitude this community shows...

The Week Ahead Our highly successful summer book shopping program occurs on Monday and Tuesday. Students will get to go through our library with their class and choose up to 25 books to take home for the summer! Thank you to Mrs Peck and Lindsay Gallichen for all their work...

Families of James Hill, Good Things to Talk About will be out later this week as I have a commitment all day tomorrow and in the evening. Here are some updates and info for the Week Ahead! Our PAC elections for 2018 are on Monday at 6:45 in the library....

Families of James Hill, Here are some updates and reminders for the week ahead: On Tuesday, our grade 5 students travel to HD Stafford to visit and get to know their next school. Friday is a professional development day for Langley students so schools are not in session. KM Club...

The Week Ahead Monday is Identity Day! The schedule is here. A reminder that we do head outside in the rain for recess and lunch. Please make sure your child has boots and a rain jacket. There is a parent/caregiver information meeting at HD Stafford On Wednesday (5:30pm) for families...

Families of James Hill, I hope you had a wonderful spring break and Easter Weekend with family and/or friends. Because it is a short week this week, there are limited reminders but here are a few: School starts up again tomorrow (Wednesday) On Thursday at 1pm, we are hosting "Earth...