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Why does screen time matter?

Children and families are increasingly spending time on screens such as TVs, computers, tablets, smartphones and gaming devices. Too much screen time can take away from activities that are essential for healthy development, like spending time with family and friends, playing outdoors and getting a good night’s sleep.

More than 400 students and teachers gathered at Yale Secondary for the 2026 BC Student Leadership Conference, welcoming participants from across British Columbia as well as Toronto, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Over several days, students connected with peers, heard from inspiring keynote speakers, participated in workshops and completed community service activities. The conference also gave students opportunities to exchange ideas they could bring back to strengthen their own schools and communities.

Halloween is here, and we hope our students and families enjoy a fun weekend of costumes, treats and time together. Festivities have already started today at all our schools across the District. 

This is a reminder for families with children this weekend: stay visible, travel together, use sidewalks and crosswalks, and watch carefully for vehicles when crossing streets.

Drivers please also slow down and stay alert, especially in residential neighbourhoods where more children may be out walking.

Dark mornings, rain and fog can make it difficult for school bus drivers to see students waiting at bus stops. Help your child be seen:

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. 

*Please note that audio quality may be limited during certain segments of the livestream due to technical difficulties.

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