Parents at Fraser River Middle School are invited to take part in coffee mornings every Wednesday at the school.
The weekly socials run from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. and are hosted by Tara Worth, the school’s child and youth worker.
“We hope parents will attend and will be able to come weekly to help build our school community,” read an event notice.
Fraser Middle is at 800 Queens Ave.
Vet tech grads excel
Congratulations to Douglas College students on their remarkable performance on the 2016 Veterinary Technician National Exam.
The exam, held in August, tests vet tech students on nine categories, including surgical nursing, anesthesia and dentistry. Douglas College students surpassed the Canadian average by more than 10 per cent with their performance on the exam. They also beat the American average by 19 per cent.
“Our graduates have consistently performed well on the national exams and we’re proud of the results,” said Brian Chapell, dean of science and technology at Douglas, in a press release.
Help shave some heads
A couple of teachers have put their hair on the line over at Fraser River Middle School.
Following the Terry Fox Run at the school last month, students and staff kicked off a fundraising campaign in support of cancer research. The goal is to raise $5,000, and if they do, Mr. Kozak and Ms. Weisner will shave their heads.
Want to donate? The school’s parent advisory council is asking you to send donations to school with your child. For more info, go to fraserriverpac.ca.
More money for Douglas students
Soon, an additional $5,000 will be up for grabs by Douglas students thanks to a $25,000 donation by Sodexo North America.
The food services and facilities management company recently donated $25,000 to a scholarship fund for students at Douglas College. The money will be divvied up into yearly scholarships of $5,000 to be given to students who “excel academically and who also contribute to the community through volunteering,” explained a press release.
“By growing their endowment, Sodexo is ensuring that Douglas students are recognized for many years to come for their academic achievements and their work to improve their community,” Hazel Postma, Douglas College Foundation’s executive director, said in the release.
