What can students do to help reduce wildfire risk in their communities? At Pinecrest Elementary, students recently explored that question through the FireSmart BC Education Program. 🔥🦊 They learned how wildfires start, how to reduce risks around homes and properties, and how to stay safe around campfires. Through hands-on activities, students sorted materials by how likely they were to burn and even got a close look at wildland firefighting equipment. By connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences, students are building knowledge that can help keep their families, neighbourhoods and communities safer. Thank you to the Campbell River Fire Department for supporting this learning opportunity. #CRSD72 #FireSmartBC #LearningInAction

Join us for the swearing-in of School District 72's newly elected trustees and the election of the Board Chair and Vice-Chair at 7 p.m. The public is always welcome to attend board meetings in person or by livestream. It's one way to stay informed, ask questions about agenda items and learn more about the decisions that support students and schools across our district. 📅 Following the inaugural meeting, regular Board of Education meetings will resume at 7:30 p.m. at the School Board Office on: • December 1 • December 15 • January 12 • February 9 • March 9 • April 6 • May 4 • May 25 • June 15 Meeting agendas are posted to the district website each Friday before a meeting. #CRSD72 #BoardOfEducation #CommunityConnection

Have you ever wondered why school buses are yellow? 🚌 In 1939, Dr. Frank W. Cyr established National School Bus Glossy Yellow as the standard school bus colour in North America. The bright colour is easy to see in different lighting conditions and weather. It also stands out because it stimulates both the red and green photoreceptor cells in the human eye. It's a simple design choice with an important purpose: helping keep students safe on the road. #CRSD72 #BusSafety #Community

🚫 No school tomorrow Friday, October 23 is a non-instructional day. We’ll see students back on Monday. #CRSD72 #Reminder #NoSchool