Weekly eGryphon

Seven talented theatre students took the stage at the Theatrical Arts Education Association’s Fraser Valley Regional STAR Fest, hosted at the Clarke Theatre in Mission. Their exceptional performances earned them placements in the Proficient and Advanced categories, securing their spots at the prestigious STAR Fest Nationals at Douglas College this April.

Fourteen Meadowridge students from the student-led World Scholars Cup club competed at the prestigious World Scholars Cup (WSC) Tournament of Champions at Yale University! This global event brought together over 2,000 scholars from more than 100 countries.

At the recently held Caribou Math Contest, 14 students from Grades 4 and 5 earned a Certificate of Achievement, placing them in the top 25% of all participants.

As part of our shift to a continuous enrollment model for current families, there will no longer be a need to submit a re-enrollment contract for the upcoming school year.

We are proud to announce that Ms. Charlene Smoke, a Grade 5 teacher, Co-Chair of the Indigenous Education Committee, and valued member of the Meadowridge community, has received the prestigious Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Award.

Out of an abundance of caution, Fraser Health has sent public and independent schools in the region a letter on the latest about the avian influenza.

It’s been an incredible week and a half for Meadowridge Gryphon Athletics, with multiple teams bringing home medals and setting new records!

The Meadowridge community gathered for a student-led clothing drive to support newly arrived refugee families with Journey Home Community. Two student CAS clubs, Volunteering with Refugee Individuals & Families and the Muslim Association, collected new and gently used fall and winter clothing, shoes, backpacks, and accessories.

Congratulations to Jasmine Z. and Kiyana S. for organizing and hosting the fourth annual Meadowridge School Debate Tournament. The tournament featured experienced judges who provided valuable feedback to participants after each round, attracting competitors from as far as Prince George.

At Meadowridge, Halloween is more than just a holiday; it’s a chance to foster creativity, connection, and school pride. This year, our elementary students kicked off the celebrations with a spooky, spirited Halloween door-decorating activity. This activity was part of their weekly Elementary Community Block, during which they participated in house activities, assemblies, and service in action.

At Meadowridge School, education goes beyond academics. It’s about building community, encouraging empathy, and fostering connections. The Kinderbuddies program embodies these values, pairing our youngest Kindergarteners with our oldest (Grade 12) to create meaningful relationships.

Grade 5 students recently participated in the Student Vote Canada program, which ran across Meadowridge's elementary, middle, and high schools. This initiative provided students with hands-on electoral process experience and emphasized the importance of civic engagement for their future.

In Meadowridge School's newly developed Arts Centre, Grade 8 students are immersed in an interdisciplinary project that combines IB Design, Visual Arts, and Music. They are building, adorning, and playing guitars and improving their hands-on skills.

Meadowridge students demonstrated their skills in argumentation, critical thinking, and public speaking, competing against highly skilled students. The tournament covers a range of topics, including current affairs, philosophy, and ethical issues. Success at debate tournaments can lead to national and international competitions.

In honour of Hispanic Heritage Month, Grade 8 Spanish students have been learning about influential figures from the Hispanic culture in an exciting project titled Hispanos Famosos, meaning Famous Hispanics. 

On Monday, Meadowridge School proudly celebrated the grand opening of the new Arts Centre. Parents, staff, and High School students gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, excited to explore the new space that will be a hub for creativity and artistic expression.

After lending a hand in the Uniform Shop this summer and through September, we’re thrilled to announce that Mrs. Michelle Volpe is officially stepping into the role of Retail Manager!

Through SAGE Dinings "Educational Seasonings" initiative, SAGE introduces students to the science, history, and benefits of various foods, making mealtime an opportunity for discovery.

As the year comes to a close, we have two more Math achievements to celebrate. Find out which Meadowridge students got distinctions in the Bryon-Germain Mathematica Centrum Math Contest and the Fibonacci Mathematica Centrum Math Contest.

When Shirav S. (Grade 5) moved to Canada two years ago, he did not know about Indigenous Peoples and their teachings. But, since joining Meadowridge School, his learning has come a long way. The Grade 5 student has not only learned about Indigenous Peoples rich histories, traditions, and culture but also about the atrocities they faced.

Ten students in Grades 4 and 5 earned a Certificate of Achievement, placing in the top 15% of all participants, in the Caribou Mathematics Contest.

Since returning to school after Spring Break, the Grade 6 class has been studying Poetry and how poets use the natural world around them—and their senses—to inspire their poetry. 

While studying the mathematics of Probability Distributions and Expected Values, Grade 10 students came to understand how gambling works and why—even in honest and legal establishments—the “House” always wins!

An ongoing project in Grade 6 culminated this week with a Drum Awakening Ceremony. Read more to learn more about the Grade 6 student CWOW activity and to see the beautiful drums they have created.

Over the weekend, students competed in the 2nd Annual BC Inter-School Chess Championship Rapid section for Grades 1 to 4. Students earned 16.5/30 points, placing Meadowridge 3rd in the Rapid section across BC!

We are thrilled to introduce Meadowridge School’s first on-campus Indigenous art installation, a symbol of our respect and appreciation for their rich culture and connection to the natural world. Designed by John Spence, a member of the Squamish and Haida Nation, the hummingbird represents courage, determination, resilience, love, hope, and strength.

Nine Meadowridge Middle and High School students brought their "Book Lovers" production to the VISTA Theatre Festival, hosted by Crofton House School. "Book Lovers" is a new, ten-minute musical about what happens when literature's greatest lovers unite to coach a shy researcher in the art of love.

Meadowridge High School students competed in various Mathematics competitions throughout the school year, challenging their knowledge and problem-solving against students across Canada.

After more than a decade of careful consideration and strategic planning, the Board of Governors has successfully acquired an 8-acre property adjacent to our school campus.

Congratulations to Isabella R. and Wilson H. (Grade 9), who travelled to Halifax this past weekend to represent British Columbia at the Debate Nationals!

Five Meadowridge fencers, accompanied by Coach Jay, headed to the Fencing Nationals in Saskatoon over the weekend.

After an undefeated season, our Junior Badminton team won the GVISSA Junior Badminton Championship.

Last weekend, 16 students embarked on their Practice Journey for the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. Led by Ms. Nielsen, Ms. Banack, and Mr. Jackson, the group made the 12km trek to Halfmoon Beach in Golden Ears Provincial Park for an overnight backcountry camp.

The Concours d’art oratoire welcomes students each year, competing annually in the BC Provincial Concours Finals. Meadowridge School participated in the Core French (9 to 11), Francophone (9 to 10), and French Immersion (Grade 11) categories.

Please join us on Thursday, May 16 for the final Student-Led Conferences of the school year. The conference booking system will open on Monday, May 6 at 9:30am and will close on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00pm. You will receive an email Monday morning at 9:30am with a link to access the conference booking system.

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our students at the National Student Theatrical Arts Recognition (STAR) Festival. Several of our students received Proficient and Advanced Awards in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Technical Production. Their hard work and dedication have paid off and we couldn't be prouder.

All families that have re-registered for the 2024/25 school year should have received their Tuition Fee, DP Fee (Grade 11 only) and Program Fee invoices. If you have re-registered by paying your deposit and have submitted your signed contracts but did not receive invoices, please contact the Finance Office immediately.

Six teams of scholars competed in the Vancouver round of the World Scholar’s Cup - a two-day event that combines debate, creative writing, and thematic knowledge. Each team consisted of three students from Grades 4 to 9. All teams were coached by experienced scholars Wilson H. and Brian Z. (Grade 9).

Ten Grade 12 Meadowridge students are receiving their Duke of Edinburgh Award. The Gold Award recipients will attend an external Award Ceremony hosted by the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada staff to receive their Awards during the 2023/24 school year.

Fourteen Middle and High School students are competing in the STAR Festival National Competition this weekend. On Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, our students will compete against students from across Western Canada in this Regional National competition with four competition sites.

Congratulations to Wilson H. and Isabella R. (Grade 9) for advancing through the regional and provincial debate competitions to earn an invitation to the national-level competition being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We wish them the best of luck as they prepare to compete with the top debaters in their age category from across the country.

On Tuesday afternoon, we celebrated the achievements of our Grade 10 students as they showcased and presented their Personal Projects and Grade 12 students as they presented their Capstone Projects. Read more to learn about the Celebration of learning and our learner's projects.

Fraser Health has developed a toolkit with monthly health promotion messages for school communities. The purpose of this toolkit is to ensure schools in our region have access to easy-to-share, up-to-date health promotion messages to increase awareness of important public health information, resources and services for families.

We are pleased to announce Ms. Kristal Bereza as the Deputy Head of Meadowridge School. Most recently, Ms. Bereza served as the assistant head of school and has served as high school principal and teacher during her 19-year career at Meadowridge School.

Please join us in welcome Ms. Hope Dueck to the Meadowridge community. Ms. Dueck will be working as an Administrative Assistant – Student Life and supporting various areas around Meadowridge. Get to know Ms. Dueck and be sure to say “hello” if you see her around the school.

When we travel, our eyes and our minds open a little wider and we become well positioned to transform our understanding of who we are and what our place in the world is. Guided by inspiring teachers, our Extended and International Trips provide opportunities to live, and more deeply embody our Mission.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Camp Meadowridge! With an array of camps tailored for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out—register today and make the most of your summer at Meadowridge School.

Before Spring Break, Alina D., Kiyana S., and Jasmine Z. organized and hosted the Meadowridge Debate Tournament. With over 24 teams registered, the event was a smashing success. Watch the interview to learn about the event, and their plans for the future.

Today, a group of avid readers from Grades 4 and 5 competed in the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s Reading Link Challenge.These students have been working hard since early in the school year to prepare for the competition. This was not an easy task as they read six novels, gave up their lunch hours to practice, and worked together to learn as much as possible about the books.

On Saturday, March 9, Meadowridge hosted the First Lego League (FLL) BC/Yukon Championship. Over 30 teams competed, hundreds of people attended, and over 50 Meadowridge students and parents volunteered to help run the event.

This week, elementary school students worked in their House teams to complete a collaborative St. Patrick’s Day art project. Students had 20 minutes to complete their art challenge/task.

Get ready to be dazzled and entertained because the Meadowridge Parent Guild and the School Orchestra Club will be hosting a Meadowridge Talent Show to wrap up the school year. We invite all students, staff, faculty, and/or parents to showcase their talents on stage and be part of this spectacular event.

Meadowridge is hosting an educational Parent Information Session on Monday, March 11 from 3:45 to 5:00pm, focusing on online sexual exploitation. 

On Tuesday, April 16, our Grade 10 and 12 students will participate in the Meadowridge Celebration of Learning Day. We will celebrate the work and achievements of the Grade 10 students who have just completed their personal projects, and the Grade 12 students who have completed their Capstone projects.

In partnership with Tennis XL Agency and The Vancouver Bandits, Meadowridge School is pleased to offer two spring camps this March. Hosted at the school and for Meadowridge students, these camps are a terrific opportunity to hone skills or try something new—all experience levels are welcome!

Congratulations to the Senior Girls Basketball Team who earned the Fraser North Championship Banner and will be advancing to the Provincial Championships from February 28 to March 2 at Langley Events Centre.

On Saturday, February 3, The Meadowridge First Lego League teams attended their provincial qualifier tournament. With 16 teams composed of 85 students from Grades 4 to 8, and 32 high school coaches, it was a busy day! All the teams did an amazing job. Six teams won awards and six teams qualified to advance to the BC/Yukon provincials, hosted at Meadowridge on March 9.

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. This will be an opportunity to share the progress of the students and discuss goals and strategies for continued growth and learning. Please be reminded that all students are expected to accompany parents for these conferences. Students do not need to wear uniforms.

Meadowridge students all have the opportunity to pursue the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Students who participate in the Award have to focus on individual goals on personal skills, voluntary service, and physical recreation. Learn more about the award here.

School closures for inclement weather are posted on our website, our Facebook page, and communicated with NEWS 1130, CKNW, and CBC radio. We will also send an email to all parents. 

Congratulations to the Senior Girls Volleyball team for a fantastic finish at the BCSS 'A' Provincial Championships. The 11-player team secured their spot at provincials after winning the Fraser North Championships— a first in Meadowridge history! Up against 16 other teams from across the province, the team’s debut was marked by tenacity and teamwork and an impressive tenth-place finish. Overall, the team finished with an impressive 5-2 record for Meadowridge's debut at the BCSS 'A' Provincial Championships.

We will have a whole school Holiday Assembly in the gym Friday, December 15. Here are the details for the assembly and the colours each division will be wearing to celebrate the holidays.

Over a few days and with many helping hands, the Meadowridge campus transformed, brimming with bright colours and light. Diwali Celebrations have become an important day in the year, a time when our community comes together, and traditions and cultures are shared.

To build a stronger sense of community and an understanding of service as action, students in Middle School Explorations will volunteer at the Friends In Need Food Bank throughout the year. A small group of Grade 8 students were the first to volunteer, learning first about the organization and their operations and then preparing the hampers to hand out later on.

Help us wish our Senior Girls Volleyball Team luck as they head into the BCSS Provincial Championships in Castlegar.

Last week, 13 students were risk-takers and represented Meadowridge at our first theatrical competition by performing in various categories at The STAR Festival. Read more to learn about our performers and their accomplishments.

Across the continuum, students have been exploring fine arts in all sorts of ways, letting their creativity run wild, finding inspiration in all things, and putting in the work to make this term a masterpiece. Learn all about what students have been up to in Fine Arts.

Thank you to everyone to entered this year’s Pumpkin Carving Content. There were over 50 entries in this year’s Pumpkin Carving Contest. Congratulations to Alessia D. (Grade 5) for winning first place with her medicine wheel pumpkin! She earns 60 points for Fraser!

During our Pro-D Day on Friday, October 20, 15 staff and faculty attended and obtained their Occupational First Aid 1 (OFA1) Certification. Staff and Faculty learned a variety of first aid procedures including CPR on adults and infants, how to react to a choking victim, basic cuts, and a wide variety of other scenarios.

A long standing Meadowridge tradition, Halloween Fun Night, returns tomorrow (Friday, October 27) from 3:30pm to 9:00pm at school. The event is for students in Grades 6 and 7 and is organized by high school students who have been working hard to plan the Haunted House and evening activities.

Things keep on rolling with Gryphons Athletics and we’re proud of the continued growth and accomplishments of our teams. Check out some of the amazing accomplishments from this past week.

Last weekend 2 Junior and 2 Senior teams of debaters represented Meadowridge at the British Parliamentary Debate Provincials.

Celebrations are in order, the truth is our talented faculty are worth celebrating all year long. In honour of National Teachers’ Day, here’s what has us celebrating them.

On Wednesday, October 11, Meadowridge is proud to be hosting the Canadian Universities Event (CUE). Over 50 prestigious universities from across Canada will converge at our campus, creating an academic spectacle like never before!

Fraser Health has developed a toolkit with monthly health promotion messages for school communities. The purpose of this toolkit is to ensure schools in our region have access to easy-to-share, up-to-date health promotion messages to increase awareness of important public health information, resources and services for families.

Wednesday morning, students welcomed the riders with Cops for Cancer and laced up their sneakers for our annual Terry Fox Run. Find out how much we raised to support these amazing causes!

Next Wednesday, September 27, are holding our Parent-Student-Advisor Conferences. There are no classes in session that day. These conferences are not the same as Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences, which will happen in January after teachers have had the chance to get to know your child and will have a much better understanding of student's strengths and areas where improvement or support might be needed.

We are excited to welcome you to our Elementary School's Family-Teacher-Student Conferences scheduled for September 27. These early conferences will help us establish positive relationships with both you and your child, setting a supportive tone for the school year.

For parents interested in the Grade 7 to 9 optional Spring Break trip to Costa Rica, we have provided a guide to help you register for the tour and set up the online payment program.

We are approaching a momentous occasion: our first statutory holiday for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. Learn more about the importance of this day and how Meadowridge acknowledges this day.

We had a very active Math and Computing Contest year with hundreds of participants across the High School. Congratulations to all the brilliant minds who conquered the Math Contest and emerged victorious! Your dedication, problem-solving expertise, and unwavering passion for numbers have propelled you to new heights.

Last week, Track and Field wrapped up for all Gryphons. There were some exciting results for Elementary and High School athletes, including some new records which were set!

On Friday, April 28 and Tuesday, May 9, the Grade 9 and 10 students completed their Practice Journey by planning a trip from Rocky Point Park in Port Moody to Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby. Students were asked to prepare their meals for the day and their route of travel. They collaborated in teams and travelled in voyageur canoes to their destination and back.

Congratulations to our Badminton program for taking Second Place at the Junior GVISAA Championship, and Third Place at the Senior GVISAA Championship.

Last Thursday, the Adoptrail Club hosted a Charity Book Sale. Over 1,000 items were donated by the community, such as books, toys, and artwork, 300 of which were donated by the Meadowridge Library.

The due date for full payment of tuition has now passed. All families that paid their tuition invoice in full by Monday, May 15, 2023 will receive a credit of 1.00% for their early payment discount. For families paying in monthly installments, payments will begin on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Please return your signed remittance slip with updated banking information or credit card details by Monday, May 29, 2023.

As part of the B.C. Ministry of Education Physical and Health Education (PHE) curriculum, and the Science curriculum, we are required to cover specific content. This year, certified Sexual Health Educator, Carlie McPhee from The Whole SHEbang will be delivering the sessions to our Grade 6 to 10 students.

Last week, the ISEA Meet for Grades 4 to 7 in South Surrey was one of the largest teams at the meet, with 84 of our students participating. High School students competed in the Regional Qualifier, and 17 of them are moving on to compete in the Fraser North (just one step from Provincials) on May 23 and 24 in Burnaby next week!

Congratulations to our Meadowridge Orchestra Club for their outstanding performance at the Vaya International Music Festival.

The due date to receive the early payment discount on Tuition invoices is Monday, May 15, 2023. All families that pay their tuition invoice in full by this date will receive a 1.00% early payment discount on the total Tuition invoice in the form of a credit applied to their family account. 

In the last few weeks, over 230 students, teachers, and community members have participated in the Meadowridge Adopt-a-Stream program. By participating in this program, they are helping to maintain a healthy stream habitat for our local Meadowridge wildlife.

By participating in the Adopt-a-Stream program, we are able to reciprocate the many gifts the land has given us. 

On Saturday, May 6, five Meadowridge students attended the provincials for the Concours d’art Oratoire at SFU.

Congratulations to our Junior Badminton players for qualifying for the Junior Badminton Fraser North Championships next week.

All families that have re-registered for the 2023/24 school year should have received their Tuition Fee, DP Fee (Grade 11 only) and Program Fee invoices. If you have re-registered by paying your deposit and have submitted your signed contracts but did not receive invoices, please contact the Finance Office immediately at billing@meadowridge.bc.ca.

Tuition invoices paid in full by Monday, May 15, 2023, will be given a 1.00% early payment discount with a credit on their account.

Since 2010, the Devraj Family has graciously supported many Meadowridge High School students with the Arif Devraj Memorial Scholarship, a service and leadership-based award given to a Grade 9, 10, or 11 student each year.

BGryphon Track & Field is well underway. Grade 4 to 12 students are in their fifth week of practice. Students in Grades 8 to 12 attended their first meet, the Coquitlam Classic, last Thursday. Despite the cold and wet weather, we had some outstanding results in a variety of events

On Thursday, April 27, our Grade 9 and 10 students attended our TOK Exhibition, engaging in meaningful conversations with our learners and getting excited for their DP years. This presentation is a chance for our Grade 11 Theory of Knowledge students to explore knowledge through the diverse lenses of everyday objects.

Our Grade 6 students are wrapping up their unit, ‘Let’s Make a Deal’. Their inquiry focused on how ‘individuals and communities connect through global interactions, through balanced trade with the protection of human rights and the sustainability of natural resources poses a significant challenge.’

Today, we celebrate the dedicated administrative professionals who help support the Meadowridge Community. Thank you for your hard work and unwavering support. We reached out to our amazing administrative professionals to learn a bit more about them, and here is what some of them had to say. Happy International Administrative Professionals Day!

All families that have re-registered for the 2023-2024 school year should have received their tuition fee invoice and their DP Fee invoice (Grade 11 only). If you have re-registered by paying your deposit and submitting your signed contracts but did not receive invoices, please contact the finance office immediately at billing@meadowridge.bc.ca.

As this school year draws closer to the end, we’d like to welcome grade rep applications for the 2023/24 school year. If you’re interested, please click here to submit your application. Deadline to apply is May 26, 2023.

Yesterday, our Grade 5 Reading Link Team ‘Tim Bit Catz Return’ (comprised of Diya G., Wesley H., Zoey M., Angelia Q., and Maya S.) competed against 15 other schools from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Learn about the B.C. Ministry of Education's required learning content for the Physical and Health Education (PHE) curriculum, and Science curriculum topics.

It is our pleasure to announce that Kristal Bereza has accepted the role of Assistant Head of School at Meadowridge. She will play a key leadership role, alongside Mr. Terry Donaldson, Deputy Head of School, as the school engages our next strategic plan. 

This year, Meadowridge is taking the month of April to recognize the importance of living healthy and active lifestyles. This month-long celebration is known as Health Month!

Spring has sprung and its time to start planting! Once again, the Parent Guild is pleased to offer flower baskets and flats for sale to our community.

A group of avid readers from Grades 4 and 5 competed in the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s Reading Link Challenge.

On Thursday, April 13, our Grade 10 and 12 students will be participating in the Meadowridge Celebration of Learning Day. We will be celebrating the work and achievements of the Grade 10 students who have just completed their personal projects, and the Grade 12 students who have completed their Capstone projects.

Meadowridge School is featured by Maple Ridge News for hosting the upcoming LEGO League Championships on Saturday, March 11. 

Join us as we celebrate our Junior Girl's Basketball Team's latest achievement.

We congratulate four Meadowridge Students for becoming finalists for the 17 annual Canada-wide writing contest, hosted by Polar Expressions Publishing.

During CWOW on Tuesday, February 28, Grade 6 students learned from an Indigenous Elder from the Sts'alis Nation.

Families who have re-registered and paid their re-registration deposit may be eligible to apply for financial assistance.

The latest campus expansion plans, detailed renderings, and our special announcement were unveiled at our Community Info Session on February 7.

We are thrilled to share that the Audacity Campaign has received a historic $1 million dollar gift from Lance Leger and Sarah Ward.

The latest campus expansion plans and detailed renderings were unveiled to the community at our Community Info Session on February 7.

Congratulations to students in Grades 7 to 12 who entered their essays into the British Columbia Veterans Commemorative Association (BCVCA) Student Literary Contest “Triumph of Democracy.”

Information about Grade 9 to 12 Conferences on Thursday, February 16.

On Wednesday, February 15 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, The Faculty of Education at UBC will be hosting an online webinar session featuring Carol Todd and Dr. Sameer Hinduja, an expert on teenage social media use and a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Florida Atlantic University.

Information about Grade 6 to 8 Conferences on Thursday, February 16.

Student-Led conferences are one of our favourite times of the year, as it is an opportunity for all students to become leaders and proudly share some of their classroom work. This year, the conference will be in person in the classrooms.

On February 17, The Independent Schools Association of BC will host an online conference, “Healing the Land, Healing the Mind,” focused on Indigenous Education, environmental sustainability, and elevating the conversation around mental health and wellness.

On Wednesday, February 15 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, The Faculty of Education at UBC will be hosting an online webinar session featuring Carol Todd and Dr. Sameer Hinduja, an expert on teenage social media use and a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Florida Atlantic University.

It is with pleasure we announce that Mrs. Ana Laca (she/her) has joined the Meadowridge team in the role of Administrative Assistant-Academics. 

Ms. Connie Chow has been selected as 2022-23 recipient of BC Fencing Association’s Presidents’ Award, the highest sport volunteer recognition award in the province. Ms. Chow has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to the sport and has led our students to major accomplishments in fencing.

All members of the Meadowridge community are invited to a social meet and greet with our Head of School, Mr. Scott Banack.

Happy Lunar New Year, Meadowridge! It’s the Year of the Rabbit, and to celebrate, we started Friday morning off with a lucky Lunar New Year assembly filled with outstanding performances.

Meadowridge’s commitment to Indigenous Education is the core focus of the latest Gryphon Magazine. We are excited to share the stories of how our School, guided by our Indigenous Education Committee.

Our Junior Gryphon Girls basketball team are your 2022-23 Tier 2 Champions! They swept all their matches and their hard work paid off as they took home the gold at the ISA Junior Girls Championship.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the Holiday Assembly! It was definitely one to remember as our entire gymnasium was filled with holiday cheer coming from our students, teachers, staff, parents, and families.

Our first Middle School Winterfest was a big hit! Many activities were held and there was something for everyone at the school to enjoy. The Middle School Students hosted carolling in the Forest, a tree decorating contest for Elementary Students, a door decorating contest for Middle and High School Students, cookie decorating, and a virtual craft and food market.   

For the 2023-2024 school year we will be enhancing our risk management regarding volunteer parent and staff drivers. If you are interested in being a volunteer parent driver next year, drivers must carry $3 million in liability insurance

Last week, our Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5 students performed for parents and staff at their Winter Showcase.

Donations of your child's used, but in good shape, warm winter clothing are being accepted at the front of the school from now until December 14.

We will have a whole school Holiday Assembly in the gym Friday, December 16, from 10:30am to 11:20am. Parents are welcome to attend and are also invited for tea, coffee, and pastries in the cafeteria starting at 8:30am.

Our First Lego League (FLL) Robotics teams are kicking off the season with an amazing start! Students participating in FLL are not only challenged to build robots and compete in competitions but are also encouraged to learn about sustainable energy and use their ingenuity to develop innovative technological solutions to problems through what is known as the Innovation Project.

The Gala is back! Save the date for Saturday, April 15, 2023. Calling all Volunteers who are keen to help out with this year’s Gala!

The Meadowridge Middle School students would like to formally invite you to Winterfest 2022 on Friday, December 16!

Over 300 students from all over the lower mainland gathered to discuss pertinent global issues in an environment that prioritizes learning and personal growth this past weekend.

This year, the Parent Guild and the school are partnering with Uncle Vinny’s Toy Drive. This toy drive was started in 2021 by the Maan Family who unexpectedly lost their son, Vinny Maan, at the age of 35 on December 11, 2019. The Maan Family lived in Port Coquitlam and owned and operated the Mary Hill Market since 1988. Vinny attended Mary Hill Elementary and then Meadowridge School. He graduated from Meadowridge in 2002. 

On this day, Sage Dining and the School will be providing lunch to all students and staff. Sage will prepare the regular lunch menu of hot entrées (vegetarian option available), soup, salad, fruit and milk.

We are excited to announce our Elementary School Winter Showcase on Thursday, December 1! 

The Middle School is proud to present Fiddler on the Roof Jr., an adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, follows Tevye the milkman as he tries to protect his five daughters and his way of life from a changing world.

Kiss & Go Sidewalk construction begins December 6! Drop-off and pick-up times will NOT be affected. However, please note that this is a construction zone and you may experience higher-than-usual traffic congestion and noise pollution during construction times. We will work to ensure the safety of our students and the community are a priority.

We are so excited to announce the installation of the Burke Buddy Bench in the Elementary Courtyard area!

Our Grade 8 students have been learning about children’s literature and writing for all audiences.

Meadowridge students along with their siblings, parents, and guardians suited up in athletic gear for our Family Physical Health Education (PHE) Session on November 16.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a pumpkin in Meadowridge’s Pumpkin Carving Contest on October 31. We are announcing the winners for this year!

A long standing Meadowridge tradition, Halloween Fun Night, returns tomorrow from 3:30pm to 9:30pm at school. The event is for students in Grades 6 and 7 and is organized by high school students who have been working hard to plan the Haunted House and evening activities. See below for more information for students attending and student organizers.

Congratulations to our student leaders Peter Y., Akira Y., and Isabella Z. on the successful hosting of the 3rd edition of the Meadowridge School Debate Tournament.

Fall has brought more updates to our campus expansion! Along with that we've got some new exterior renderings to share with the community.

School may be out for the summer, but there’s still lots of activity happening here on campus. With an expansion to prepare for and classes starting back up in the fall, July and August will be busy months here at Meadowridge.

Students in Music 9 and 10 have been hard at work, finishing their songs in preparation for the release of their upcoming kaleidoscope albums. Mr. David Noble presented students with a variety of awards for writing, producing, and performing these songs, as well as for leadership.

What a day! What started off as a small idea grew into a magical afternoon. Every one of our middle school students rose to the challenge of running their stations with power, pizzazz, and pride. Everyone was surprised and awed by the support from our community. We had an amazing turnout from our student body to our faculty and staff, and of course, our biggest fans and supporters, our parents.

Finance reminders and notices from the Finance Office

To celebrate Indigenous People’s Day this year, we gathered together for our in-person school assembly. The Indigenous Education Committee created an amazing line up of guest speakers including Troy Charlie from the Sts'ailes Nation and David Whitebean, from the Wild Moccasin Dance Troup who shared their teachings, lessons, and “heartbeat” performances.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 District/Authority Scholarship winners, awarded by the Ministry of Education. This scholarship recognizes students for developing an area of interest to the level of excellence, both within school and the wider community. Concentrations include languages, athletics, visual arts, service, music, leadership, information technology, and more.

Congratulations to everyone who participated and grew more mindful throughout the month of May. When we join such a challenge, we are choosing to set aside time to self-care, reflect, and enjoy the many benefits that mindfulness provides.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022, you did it! Our graduates are headed to universities around the world to study in a variety of unique and competitive programs.

The Grade 11’s are busy working on a project of mammoth proportions. The Extended Essay is a 4000-word critical-research essay that is at the core of the Diploma Programme.

Meadowridge Gryphons had a very successful day at the 58^th Annual ISEA (Independent Elementary Schools Association) Track & Field Meet.

The ISABC group of schools is taking a prominent stance to take action against climate change. One of the tools that many schools are using, including Meadowridge, is a membership with the EcoSchools network of Canada.

There has been a lot of water under the bridge since the last off-campus WWOW excursions have taken place at Meadowridge. It is going to be an amazing feeling when that water starts to flow under canoes and ferries, taking students to new adventures and learning experiences.

This year, we have had changes to traffic flow and parking. Please read on to learn more about our traffic and parking rules.

The Meadowridge Math Team did exceptionally well at the BCSS Math contest at UFV last Friday! Four students ranked in the top seven contestants at the Junior level, earning a UFV tuition scholarship.

The Concours d’art oratorie welcomes thousands of students each year, competing annually in the BC Provincial Concours Finals. Our school participated in the Core French (9 to 11) and French Immersion (Grade 11) category.

Today is National Thank a Teacher Day, and we have lots of students with lots of thanks to give! Thank you to the talented and dedicated teachers who go above and beyond to make Meadowridge School a special place for our students, families, alumni, and staff.

During the expansion, construction will happen in phases to ensure student safety and prevent disruption. To make room for the initial first phases, the uniform shop and the maintenance shop have each moved to the “gate house"

Our Uniform Shop has moved into a new, larger space and is now open.

Right before spring break, 34 Grade 4 and 5 students competed in the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s Reading Link Challenge.

Congratulations to Ms. Reis and the Grade 6 students who participated in the CNML Math League Contest, who came in 1st place in all of BC, for the first time in Meadowridge History.

The secret is out: Meadowridge School is growing. With plans to add a great hall, athletic centre, and fine arts building, we’ll be adding much-needed, thoughtfully designed spaces all across campus. 

As part of the B.C. Ministry of Education Physical and Health Education (PHE) curriculum, and the Science curriculum https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum, we are required to cover specific content.

Earlier this week, many grades throughout the school had a chance to take their learning to places beyond the Meadowridge campus. It has been a long wait since the fall, when a few field trips were able to happen, and the students took full advantage.

This past weekend, over 60 high school students competed at the FTC Robotics Championships. Meadowridge’s seven teams all represented themselves and the school very well.  

The resiliency and toughness of our team and team leaders have allowed us to face pressure, adversity, and successfully rise to the occasion time in and time out. We have battled through sickness, weather conditions, tournament cancellations (as I know many other schools have) never allowing ourselves to make excuses, and always striving to overcome any obstacles thrown our way.

Brian Spear was hired early this year as Project Manager, responsible for developing and implementing our facilities expansion and strategic growth.

On Monday, February 14, a new stop will be available in Abbotsford on Route 4 at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre.

Six Meadowridge FLL robotics teams competed in a qualifying virtual qualifying event this past weekend. Three of them have qualified for the provincials on February 12.

This past Tuesday, ten of our high school Gryphon basketball girls boarded our bus bound for North Vancouver. They had an exhibition game booked versus Lion’s Gate Christian Academy. Led by coaches Ms. Bolyard and Mr. Donaldson, our Gryphons demonstrated the skills they have been working on from opening tip off to the final buzzer. 

A new first in Gryphon basketball, our Senior Boys Basketball team has climbed to the highest ever provincial ranking by a Gryphon basketball team in our schools 36-year history. 

We’re excited to announce that the DELF exams have been re-introduced at Meadowridge. The DELF exam is a French language certification administered by France’s Ministry of Education, which consists of four separate diplomas (A1, A2, B1, B2), each corresponding to a different level of standards with B2 being the most advanced offering within the DELF framework.

Congratulations to all the Grade 4 and 5 students who took part in the Caribou Math and BEAVER Computing Challenge Contests. All students did amazing, with one placing top in the world out of 8,397 students!

Please read the full message sent January 11, 2022 from our Head of School here →

As we start up in 2022, we are challenged by the Omicron variant and asked to prepare for the impact it will have on our school in the coming weeks and months.

This year the Meadowridge Library is starting a Winter Break Reading Challenge. We have designed two challenges: A Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 challenge and a Grade 4 to Grade 12 challenge.

The winter season is off at to an amazing start with many exciting competitions. Highlights of the first nine games can be viewed here.

With darker mornings and evenings, and with the relentless rain, we have been experiencing more issues and problems in our parking lot and neighbouring streets. We have heard from our neighbours, who are reporting drivers speeding down the side streets, and from our own school community about inconsiderate drivers, honking cars, and verbal confrontations right here in our parking lot.

As many of you are aware, the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and International Baccalaureate (IBO) organizations both sent teams virtually to evaluate our school and validate our written self-studies. The teams consisted of 16 experienced educators, former Heads of School, and leaders from around the world and across Canada.

A huge thank you to everyone for getting the word out and donating supplies for those impacted by flooding in Princeton, Lilloet, Boston Bar and surrounding areas. In less than a week, six full vehicle loads were donated from our school to the Phazes Salon flood supply drive.

During Meadowridge’s second annual Giving Day, we heard from alumni and families, we watched performances and enjoyed stories, and, together, we achieved remarkable things. The results? Amazing.

Senior Girls Volleyball bring home the Silver in Fraser North Championship.

After many months of planning and hours of organization, Grade 11 students Akira Y., Izzy Z. and Peter Y. hosted the Meadowridge School Debate Tournament. The online tournament focused on providing middle and high school aged debaters with detailed feedback from experienced judges.

Meadowridge’s photo-sharing platform, Vidigami, has had recent changes that affect account activation, photo finding and the Vidigami app. Parents, please read onward for important instructions and information.

Parents are reminded to please ensure your child(ren)’s uniform items are clearly labelled. The lost and found is already becoming quite full and the majority of the uniform items in the lost and found do not have a student name written on the clothing label. Please be sure to label all uniform items.

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Danica McGaffney to the Advancement Team! Ms. McGaffney will be working with our communications team to help share the many stories from around our school. Get to know Ms. McGaffney and be sure to say “hello!” if you see her around the school.

In recent weeks, I have had several of our neighbours reach out to me with their concerns about drivers from our school. These concerns have largely been for those using 238B Street and Abernathy Way to access the school. This route has a bicycle pathway and two playgrounds with 30km/hr. speed zones

Some of you may know that there is a new and very popular television show on Netflix called Squid Game, and apparently it has become especially popular with many of our middle school students.

Many of you know that last year we made a few temporary modifications to the middle school uniform policy to address some of the COVID challenges. We are now at the point where we are prepared to return to a more traditional set of uniform expectations

After a year-and-a-half-long absence from competitive sport, our Gryphons got off to a solid start this past week with volleyball and soccer games.

Diwali is a time to celebrate light over darkness, hope over sadness, and show our love and acceptance of others. This year, Diwali will be celebrated a little differently at Meadowridge due to the ongoing pandemic.

On Monday, September 20, we honoured the legacy of Terry Fox by learning about his story, participating in an on-campus run and collecting donations.

Athletics are returning this upcoming week with everything from home games, to away games, and even a couple of road tournaments for some of our high school girls volleyball. Care is being taken at Meadowridge, as well as all schools, to keep all in the community as safe as possible while recognizing the value that Athletics adds to a healthy well-rounded lifestyle.

Thank you to the 36 coaches and staff at Meadowridge that are certified in the Coaching CATT (Concussion Awareness Training Course) mandated by BC School Sports for registered coaches.

In September, it’s always a good idea to start anew and set some goals for ourselves. At the dinner table (or in the car) you may wish to discuss one another’s goals including academics, work, sport, health (physical, mental, emotional), relationships, creativity, and fun.

The May 2021 IB results were released this week and we want to share with the community the achievements of the Class of 2021. This represents their journeys and the incredible support they received from their parents and our staff throughout the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes. Eleven of our graduates are lifers, who have been with us for up to 14 years. While others joined us later, including three in Grade 11 creating our largest cohort ever at 49 students, the Class of 2021 has been unforgettable!

Fresh off their successful Kaleidoscope release, students in Mr. David Noble’s class were presented a variety of awards for writing, producing, leadership and performance. Congratulations to our award winners.

Since our last math awards release, even more students have placed in the top tiers of contests.

Please note the final day of classes for students will be Friday, June 25. This will be a half-day with students dismissed at:

• 11:25am: Elementary
• 11:30am: Middle School
• 11:35am: High School

Buses are scheduled to depart at 11:45am.

The Grade 5 Exhibition is the culminating, collaborative experience in the final year of the IB Primary Years Programme. See the projects and hear from our students »

Eva L. (Grade 9) won second place in the Core French category. Her speech details her journey of discovering her love for figure skating and how she manages to fit all into a busy school schedule.

See our Meadowridge students that placed in the top 25% of math competitions from across Canada and the world!

With your support, we raised over $1,500 for BC Children's Hospital during last week's Jean Up Day. 

Congratulations to Grade 5 students Leila, Felix, Darsh, Frederic, George and Ivy (or, ‘The Six Books’ team!) who placed third in the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s Reading Link Challenge.

To celebrate the Meadowridge Class of 2021, students and teachers and families and friends tuned in to watch our live Graduation Assembly. 

Felicitations is owed to Arshia J. (Grade 9) and Akira Y. (Grade 10) for earning top three placement at the online Parlons! 2021 Competition. 

This was, by far, my favourite 30-Day Challenge for a number of reasons, including...

With tons of participation and lots of energy, the latest Gryphon Challenge has been “the best to date” shares Athletics Director Mr. Scott Spurgeon. Check out the latest video and catch Mr. Spurgeon’s update below. Go Gryphons!

When the Meadowridge Child Haven Dinner – an annual, student-initiated event in support of Child Haven International – was cancelled in the wake of the pandemic, students had to find new ways to support the important cause.

In preparation for the upcoming Spring Break, we are reminding families of existing province-wide restrictions and advisories, and actions they can take to support a safe return to school...

Students in Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 were lucky to learn from Juno Award winner Meaghan Smith during virtual songwriting workshops.

Last Saturday, students from Meadowridge’s Business Club – a student-led club at the helm of Grade 11 student Carina L.! – participated in MiniEnterprize, a lower mainland business competition. Together, the group analyzed and worked through a business case study and made suggestions for improvement.

Brother and sister duo Andrew Y. (Grade 6) and Annora W. (Grade 8) spearheaded Lego for Charity, an initiative which collects Lego sets to piece together and sell to support animal organizations within the community. Their mission is to simple: “to improve our communities one Lego piece at a time.” Their goal is to raise $800 by the end of this year.

As part of the B.C. Ministry of Education Physical and Health Education (PHE) and Science curricula , we are required to cover specific content from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Over the holidays, Meadowridge students’ artwork made its way to the Chartwell Willow Retirement Community. We were so pleased to hear kind works and see some heartful photos in return!

With the fences installed (check out the video here!), we’re one step closer to planting our first crop in the Regenerative Garden. Before we can till, or plant or harvest, however, we need your help!

Congratulations to our very own Mr. Scott Spurgeon on being recognized by the National Interscholastic Athletics Administrators Association (NIAAA) as a Certified International Athletic Administrator.

This week’s pictures from the 30-day challenge demonstrate the power of support, with all participants supporting each other and their families! There are just ten days left to go in the Gryphon 30-Day Challenge...

Overall, we are pleased with the traffic management and flow through our campus. Every day, we cycle through hundreds of vehicles and, with much thanks to our parents and facilities staff, this runs smoothly and without significant incident.

Students in Grade 8, 9 and 10 Physical Health Education (PHE) classes are picking up some techniques and tricks during circustry skills workshops

Learn some practical tools and strategies for helping your children manage stress and anxiety at an upcoming ISABC Workshop.

As part of our ongoing education for social justice, we are inviting all students and staff to wear a black shirt in support of Black Shirt Day, Friday January 15th.

Re-Registration for the 2021/2022 school year opens on Friday, January 22, 2021. See the post for important reminders and information.

Over the course of last week, our Grade 4 and 5 classes took part in a virtual field trip to the Museum of Anthropology. What was even more special about this experience is that they were the first students in BC to take the Archaeology of the Lower Fraser River program in a virtual environment.

A group of dedicated parent volunteers made (what seemed like) the impossible to happen. They worked tirelessly to plan a beautiful Diwali celebration… from afar!

Since September, 30 students have been sharpening their skills and learning new strategies in the great game of chess. With the first term coming to a close, Mr. David Noble shares some exciting updates.

Meadowridge Giving Day a success: $152,287 raised in 35 hours. Thank you to everyone...

Two weeks ago, ten Meadowridge students competed in the annual BC Debate and Speech Association fall tournament with several Meadowridge teams placed in the top 100 and Rayan R. (Grade 10) placed 7th overall!

Recently, our province and, more specifically, our health region has seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. In our efforts to keep our community as safe as possible, we have made some changes to our mask wearing expectations...

Since school opened in September, a group of 20 Grade 8 students at Meadowridge School have been collecting donations of school supplies, hygiene items, clothing and toys for Operation Christmas Child... Read more at the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News

Well Gryphons, I was so impressed by how our community took on the Gryphon Cross Country Run Challenge.

When was the last time you wrote a letter or sent a postcard? For students at Meadowridge School in Maple Ridge, B.C., it wasn’t all that long ago... Read the rest on CBC Kids News

Veteran Albert Swash was so grateful to receive a hand-written note from students at Meadowridge School last Remembrance Day, that he put pen to paper in reply.

“I want to thank you for remembering all of the brave service men – army, navy, and air force – who scarified their lives so that we can live in peace,” he wrote back to the kids.

Brick by brick, can by can, box by box, they spent weeks building a wall.

But it wasn’t just any wall, it was a Wall Against Hunger, and it stood large in a quest undertaken by young students in Maple Ridge to feed the less fortunate in this community...

Parent expectations during an emergency and/or critical incident involving the school

It was truly a week of giving back! Our students were encouraged to contribute to their communities by supporting three local charities: the Friends In Need Food Bank, the Christmas Shoebox Project, and the Covenant House.

Parents, if you are picking your child(ren) up early from school, please be reminded that sign-out is still required. Email attendance@meadowridge.bc.ca or phone 604.467.4444. In addition to online or by-phone notice, PYP parents must also come into the school to sign your child(ren) out.

Our annual Pumpkin Carving Contest is moving online this year. We have five categories to choose from – enter one or enter all five: traditional, painted, school spirit, artistic and cute. To enter, submit a photo of you and your Jack-O-Lantern(s).

Thank you to everyone who supported the Terry Fox Run and the Cops for Cancer drive. We raised over $3,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation and $700 for Cops for Cancer.

Our student e-waste recycling project took in over 50 old computers and electronics which added up to over 200 pounds. The students will make the donation to Free Geek, an ethical NGO in Vancouver...

Plenty of safeguards and guidelines were put into place to ensure a safe return back to school, and we’re highlighting each of them in our new safety series.

Important Procedural Information

Students, look forward to our new Athletics and Intramurals Program launching next week! While staying safely within our cohorts, we’ll be working on our skills and getting in some physical activity.

This is a brief note to update everyone on the school response to wildfire smoke. We are prepared for this at our school. Our HVAC systems, which bring in outside air, are not only well maintained, but also use very high levels of filtering (MERV 13) which takes the particulate matter (anything bigger than a micron) out of the air.

At Meadowridge School, we encourage our students to ‘live well with others and for others in a just community’. The achievements of our graduates represents their journeys and the incredible support from their parents and our staff that they have received throughout the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes.

Perseverance Through Adversity: Noah W. (Grade 11) Featured in Duke of Edinburgh Campaign

Amelie B. (Grade 8) earned First Place in the Polar Expressions Content with her short story, One Thousand and Sixty-Four Times. Read the award-winning piece of fiction here.

We are very excited to welcome students back on campus next week for our hybrid program and to continue to serve other families with our at-home learning program. Safety remains our top priority and we continue to follow and exceed all the recommendations made by our public health officials and governing bodies.

Before Monday, there are a couple of important safety items families should take note of:

As per the Ministry of Education’s Education Restart Plan, Meadowridge School will be moving from Stage 4 to Stage 3 on June 1, 2020 as part of the province’s gradual reentry plan. A full release detailing Meadowridge’s plans can be found here.

As part of Junior Kindergarten’s ‘Sharing the Planet’ Unit of Inquiry, students were asked to make pictures of forests… without markers! This unique activity drew upon students’ imaginations as they explored how to make their pictures without drawing.

One family went above and beyond after being inspired by the teachers’ performances and collaborated on creating their own play. Maggie in Kindergarten plays the role of Belle, big brother Alistair in Grade 3 plays the role of Papa, and their pet kitty, Song, steals the show as Beast.

“We learned that the results are only as good as the questions we ask.” Meadowridge students spoke with a reporter at the News to share their experience working on Canada's only synchrotron. Check it out here »

With 24 entries (Fraser came in first with 11 entries!), choosing the top four entries was a tough task for our panel of judges. Check out the winners...

New programs, technologies, and ways of teaching and learning have taken some getting used to, but they’ve also provided lots of new and unique opportunities. For Grade 6 teacher Ms. Christina Reis, this meant mastering new programs like Procreate and ShowMe, while also collaboration with her peers to learn even more...

COVID-19 Precautions are in place on campus: all guests are asked to please make appointments before visiting the school and to follow our on-campus guidelines and etiquette when visiting.

COVID-19 Precautions are in place on campus: all guests are asked to please make appointments before visiting the school and to follow our on-campus guidelines and etiquette when visiting.

While the Meadowridge Campus is closed, we are looking forward to engaging, supporting and keeping connected through At-Home Learning.

Visit our COVID-19 Updates page for more information regarding school closures and more.

Yesterday two Fraser Valley Regional Librarians led our in-house competition with 14 Meadowridge teams made up of 77 students. Thank you to our supportive group of parents (over 20!) who came to cheer students on in our beautiful new learning facility, The Barn. All students did an incredible job.

Last week, we invited families and friends to watch Screenagers: The Next Chapter, a documentary highlighting stories from teenagers and families working through feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression and their connection to the digital world.

Congratulations to our Grade 8 Boys Basketball team who not only headed into the GVISAA Final Four with a perfect regular season, but also took home the Championship Banner and gold medals! Our Grade 6 and 7 Girls Basketball team also headed into their Finals with no losses and, after a long day against some challenging competitors, finished the season in third place and took home bronze!

The Board of Governors of Meadowridge  School has appointed a new Head of School to begin in July, 2021, when the current Headmaster retires.

The Meadowridge Administrative Team continues to meet regularly to monitor and take precautionary measures to limit the spread...

For the last few weeks, students in Mrs. Clement’s Attitude of Gratitude CAS Club have been creating Valentine’s Day cards for each student in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1...

Thanks to our families generous support of the Annual Fund our Elementary School has 60 new iPads, cases, and charging stations to support digital learning and sharing...

Congratulations to the ten students who competed in one of the largest qualifying debate tournaments in the province and Isabella Z. (Grade 9) who was awarded 1st place in the Junior Division!

Ms. Vally and the PADS team have listened to Wasabi and have decided to let him hang up his vest and enter retirement with a career change: family pet!

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Novel Corona virus to be an international public health emergency, which ensures alignment between countries and recognizes that multiple counties may be affected. The risk in Canada remains low However, people become understandably worried and so want to know what our school is doing to help.

Emotional + psychological + social well-being = mental health. Mental health affects how we think, feel and act.

On February 27 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm we'll be hosting a screening of Screenagers: Next Chapter in our Theater for our school community...

The following message is from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and the Federation of Independent Schools’ Associations.

For those of you who have been at our school for a few years, the name Dr. Claire Vanston is very familiar...

With Re-Registration upon us, families who may be experiencing temporary financial difficulties may hesitate to proceed with Re-Registration.

Over the weekend, Meadowridge hosted the First Lego League Robotics Qualifying Tournament, an event bringing in over 250 student competitors...

Last week, a team of eight high school students travelled to the University of Saskatchewan to work with researchers on Canada’s only Synchrotron.

Congratulations to our talented authors, poets, and illustrators

Do you have an eye for photography? Perhaps you've snapped a few beautiful pictures at a school concert, event, assembly, or class field trip? The smiles and moments you've captured are better when shared on Vidigami.

Singing Human by Twin Flames, our Grade 5 students have been selected as top ten finalists in the CBC Radio Music Class Challenge.

After learning about rights and responsibilities, Grade 4 students discovered that not everyone is as fortunate as they are. Some people in the world do not have their rights met. The Grade 4 classes decided to take action by helping...

As winter weather approaches, please be sure to dress for the weather. Warm jackets, boots, and mittens are important to make outdoor play fun. Inside, students should be in school uniform.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Grand Opening of the new Classroom Complex and for the launch of Audacity, the Campaign for Meadowridge School.

2019/20 Basketball season schedule for all teams.

MYP and DP parents are invited to attend our upcoming Report Card Information Sessions...

Yesterday afternoon, our Grade 11 and 12 students met to celebrate the end of an important journey in the DP.

In the week leading up to Remembrance Day, several students at Meadowridge completed Postcards for Peace, a Veterans Affairs Canada initiative that encourages students to reflect upon peace, remembrance, and freedom...

A group of Grade 8 and 9 students headed off on a weeklong adventure for an authentic linguistic and cultural immersion in Quebec City, Ottawa, and Montreal over Reading Break.

Last Friday, 15 Meadowridge teachers became the students, renewing or certifying their First Aid qualifications. Currently, over half of our staff have valid first aid certifications, including everything from Basic – with CPR and AED training – to Occupational Level 2, to Wilderness First Aid.

Ms. Hops invited families to join her at the Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village. For three nights straight, she awaited students for a night of Halloween fun. For Ms. Hops, these non-curricular nights (she volunteers her time to meet families there) are a chance for students to run free – to “return to our childhood pursuits of imagining dynamic, colourful, impossible worlds and inviting our friends to share in the adventure.” Ms. Hops shares more about the three nights of fun »

Believe it or not, Meadowridge’s first-ever Halloween Fun Night happened 25 years ago. Since that time, it has raised $20,000 for Covenant House...

Congratulations to the Junior Boys Soccer team, who ended their season yesterday with a trip to the GVISAA Final Four to play for Bronze. The match against Regent Royals was a tough battle for both sides, ending in a 0-0 tie after regulation play...

The Mixed Containers Bin is where you put… wax-lined paper cups, take-out coffee paper cups, aluminum cans, foil...

On Wednesday, November 6, our Grade 9 students will participate in the annual Take Our Kids to Work Day, a day where students step into their future for a day and get a glimpse at the working world.

Each year, Meadowridge hosts the ISEA Grade 5 Soccer PlayDay, a wrap-up event celebrating the soccer season. Meadowridge students represented us well, not just as athletes, but as referees too; this year, we had 12 students step up to share their love and expertise of soccer. Mr. Spurgeon shares all the details from the day.

With a search for pumpkins through the north forest, hot chocolate around the campfire, and – perhaps most important of all – some quality time with their Grade 12 buddies, our Kindergarten students had a blast early this week at the Kinderbuddy meet-up. Mr. Graveson shares all the details from this fun day 

October 16th was a wonderful and wet Wednesday for our Gryphons! With games at home and away, teams braved the rain and came away victorious.

The Lost and Found bins are overflowing with uniform items, water bottles and other lost miscellanea. Please remember to label your items so your things can be returned to you and be sure to check out the bins next time you’re at the school.

Over the weekend, our Junior Girls Volleyball team participated in the VCS Phoenix Tournament and took home first place after a straight six undefeated wins. Congratulations to our team and our coaches! 

Kinderbuddies met for the first time yesterday! In this amazing Meadowridge program, Grade 12 students are paired with Kindergartners to build bonds, be role models, and celebrate life...

Please pop by the Library over the next week to see the diverse additions to our Language book collection...

The Silver-Lined Bin is where you put… chip bags, granola bar wrappers, and any treat bags with silver lining...

A fly-through rendering has been created showing the potential campus expansion. See the video here.

Are you interested in speaking with prospective families at our open house events? We are always looking for parent volunteers to help. Please contact Natalie Blomly at natalie.blomly@meadowridge.bc.ca for further details.

The Organics and Compost Bin is where you put… food without the wrapper (no plastic or foil bags or wraps); compostable paper and cardboard products (paper towel, Kleenex, paper plates, checkered food wrap, McDonald’s boxes, paper bags, paper baskets, and cafeteria and salad containers); and any products that say “compostable” or have a leaf stamp.

Meadowridge School supports seven external, nomination-required scholarships; six of which are available to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and one to international students… READ MORE

The Meadowridge Debate Club ferried to the University of Victoria to participate in the Debate Training Tournament. Our students carried themselves admirably: Isabel K. (Grade 9) and Rayan R. (Grade 9) finished second in a challenging field of nearly 40 experienced debaters...

Climate change activities are being planned and organized by youth around the world with a large event scheduled to happen this Friday, September 27. Meadowridge is supportive of this initiative..

We enjoyed three all-school lunches last year, days where everyone—both students and staff—could enjoy a meal together. After the success of last year’s all-school lunch days, we’ve decided to host another three this school year.

Check out this year’s dates (and the first all-school lunch menu!) here »

Save the date! The Classroom Complex Grand Opening is Friday, November 22...

Why donate to the Annual Fund? Simply put, the Annual Fund does more good for our students. It allows us to keep doing and offering the things that make the Meadowridge educational experience unique. (who else can say they have greenhouses, a barn, and a campsite at their school?) ...

What goes in the Refundables Bin and what items that should not be put into the refundables bin?

This year’s picnic kicked off with students practicing and presenting their house cheers. The groups’ sounds and spirit-filled cheers echoed across the calm, tree-lined lake and set the tone for the fun to come.

Meadowridge School has expanded its accepted payment types. Our Finance Office now accepts credit card, e-transfers, WeChat, Alipay, direct bank withdrawal, cheque, and Flywire.

Meadowridge is moving towards a more sustainable future with the help of our dining services, SAGE Dining.

Our new High School Classroom Complex in now open! This much-needed space for our high school students adds seven new classrooms, two science labs, a student lounge...

Did your child participate in the BC Summer Reading Club through their local Public Library? If so, please have them pop by the library with their medal or their reading passport to earn a House Point!...

Mr. Scott Spurgeon sat down to answer the nine questions he hears most often about athletics at Meadowridge.