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August 28, 2025

Celebrating Long Term Service: Kenyon’s 40+ Years of Building Safe Schools

For over 40 years, Kenyon has been a cornerstone of the facilities management team, ensuring that the schools he serves in the Abbotsford School District remain safe, functional, and accommodating. In this interview, he shares insights into his career journey, the challenges he has faced, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

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Clayburn Middle National Indigenous People's Day Clayburn Middle National Indigenous People's Day
August 25, 2025

Clayburn Middle School Marked National Indigenous Peoples Day with Learning, Games, and Reflection

Clayburn Middle School proudly celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day in June. It's a day that coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and honours the rich cultures and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. This day is recognized as a time of renewal, connection, and celebration.

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Lisa Burdeyny Lisa Burdeyny
August 13, 2025

Congratulating Lisa Burdeyny - New Assistant Superintendent

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Burdeyny as Assistant Superintendent, effective immediately.

Lisa has been an integral part of the Abbotsford School District since 1994, serving in a variety of roles that span both school-based and district-level leadership. Her career has included teaching positions at Abbotsford Middle and Senior Secondary Schools; serving as Vice Principal at Yale and Abbotsford Senior Secondary Schools; Principal at Rick Hansen Secondary School; and, most recently, District Principal, Human Resources.

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Peter Neale
August 5, 2025

Peter Neale Appointed New Secretary-Treasurer

We are pleased to announce and welcome Peter Neale as our new Secretary-Treasurer, effective August 1, 2025.

Mr. Neale brings more than two decades of leadership in school district finance and administration, having served as Secretary-Treasurer in several districts across Alberta and British Columbia. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified School Business Official, he is widely respected for his strategic financial leadership, commitment to transparency, and collaborative approach to governance.

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Hawks Gym Hawks Gym
August 5, 2025

A Vibrant Transformation: W.J. Mouat Gym and Cafeteria

Even when students are away, great things are still happening at W.J. Mouat Secondary.

This summer, two key spaces at the school, the gym and cafeteria, received a bold and inspiring makeover thanks to the work of renowned Abbotsford artist Dean Lauzé. Known for his large-scale murals and public art across British Columbia, Lauzé brought Hawk pride to life with dynamic visuals that now energize these shared spaces.

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Literacy Literacy
July 31, 2025

Literacy in Elementary Schools

Literacy is more than reading and writing. It is how students make sense of the world around them. In the Abbotsford School District, literacy is viewed as the foundation of all learning. Guided by the district’s Literacy Framework, students are supported at every stage of their educational journey as they grow into confident, capable communicators. 

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July 15, 2025

Shape Monster Project Brings Early Literacy to Life

Students at Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts (ASIA) Sumas campus recently embarked on a cross-grade collaboration that brought their creativity and learning to life through the Shape Monster Project.

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