FISA is pleased to announce that our new website wellbeingbc.ca is now available for use. This online resource has a wide variety of videos of top experts in the field of medicine, psychology, counselling and social-emotional learning explaining the power of Read More …
Author: FISA Member
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update as of May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020 – School district and independent school updated messages: Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix, announced 16 new cases in B.C., bringing the total number of cases to 2,376. The total number of people who have recovered Read More …
Vancouver Island Basic DTA & Basic VTRA ERASE Training Sessions March 2020
FISA will be hosting 2 ERASE training sessions this March on Vancouver Island. March 2-3, 2020 Basic VTRA (formerly Level 2) Shawnigan Lake. St. John’s Academy, 2371 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake. Registration 8:30 a.m. Event 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Overnight boarding Read More …
Last Chance for Provincial Outreach with Dr. Linda O’Neill: Chilliwack Feb. 21 & Dawson Creek May 1st, 2020
If you have not yet attended this year’s Provincial Outreach focussed on supporting the mental health and well-being of students and staff with Dr. Linda O’Neill (UNBC), you still have two opportunities to do so. Dr. O’Neill has won the Read More …
What is the Regional Tour and Why Should I Attend?
The Regional Tour is your opportunity to hear the latest information from FISA and the Independent Schools Branch, Ministry of Education (ISB). They offer you a chance to ask questions, bring forth concerns, and network with other independent school administrators Read More …
Mental Health in Schools – FREE Pro-D with Dr. Linda O’Neill
Educators can and do make a difference in the mental health of children and youth, but sometimes supporting students and each other in well-being can seem an overwhelming challenge. We invite all independent school educators, administrators, and support staff to Read More …
‘Thoughtful, caring and community-oriented people of deep faith’
Ed Noot, Executive Director, Society of Christian Schools in BC ‘Thoughtful, caring and community-oriented people of deep faith’ Western society is almost entirely secular, but if there’s one core value it shares with those who hold religious beliefs, Read More …
A Lot of Good Can Happen From Working Together
What do a Christian school, a Jewish school and a Waldorf school have in common? In fact, this is not a joke. They are all participants in FISA’s Associate Members Society (AMS). President of the AMS and FISA board Read More …
‘You hear them come to consensus, peacefully and politely with caring’
Just about anyone who calls FISA speaks with Magda Hogewoning, first. Some people might say that she is “just” an executive assistant — and one who will be retiring soon, at that. But FISA executive director Shawn Chisholm doesn’t hold Read More …
ArtStarts Artist in Education Grant applications due Sept. 13, 2019
Again, this year, the B.C. Arts Council and the Province of BC is extending grants to independent schools in British Columbia to assist in bringing the arts and children together. Up to $24,820.00 will be made available to independent schools Read More …