Proud to continue our Cricket Program for a second year. Every Friday, 30+ high school students come together to practice and play at Strawberry Hill Park. Building a strong sense of community, fostering teamwork, and developing athletic skills among the students. #sd36learn

Our 6-week Connect Through s Volleyball program ended with fun & certificates! Girls shared how it helped their skills, confidence & friendships: “Best chance to improve & connect!” “It boosted my confidence & energy.” #ConnectThroughSports #sd36learn #SurreyBC #welcomecentre

Today, our team shared powerful stories to mark World Refugee Day. A reminder of resilience, hope, and the strength in standing together. #sd36learn #SurreyBC #welcomecentre

We wrapped up Our Journeys Our Stories summer program! Newcomer kids explored storytelling & made friends, while parents learned how to support their children in Canadian schools. Mr. Azizi: “My children learn responsibility, and I learn how to support their emotions.” #Surrey

Last week, we wrapped up our Summer 2025 Connect Through Soccer program for newcomer youth. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners, Little Soccer Stars Club and KPU, for their invaluable support and contributions in making this program a success. #sd36learn #NewcomerYouth

Our Summer Connect Through Volleyball cohort wrapped up after 6 amazing weeks at K.B. Woodward! 🎉 We celebrated with certificates of participation and are so proud of everyone’s growth. Huge thanks to Volleyball BC! Can’t wait for next season!

That’s a wrap on Summer 2025 Connect Through Cricket! This week, we celebrated the end of a vibrant program that kept students and youth engaged, connected, and active during the school break. Participants built positive connections, life skills, shared stories and cultures.🎉

Thank you to all the wonderful newcomer and ELL families who joined us for the Newcomer Networking Night at Guildford Park Secondary! It was a fantastic evening filled with connection, learning, and community spirit. #SurreySchools #sd36learn #surreybc #welcomecentre

Surrey Newcomer Fair: A huge shoutout to everyone who stopped by the Surrey Schools Welcome Centre table at the Surrey Newcomer Fair on September 11, 2025, at Surrey Civic Plaza! During #WelcomingWeek2025

Join us at Princess Margaret Secondary on September 18 for a Newcomer Workshop! Learn about settlement supports, the BC education system, and Surrey Schools services, while meeting other newcomer families in your neighbourhood. #sd36learn #surreybc #welcomecentre

The second night of our Newcomer Networking Night was a success at Princess Margaret Secondary! Families came together to learn, and take part in an informative workshop about Surrey’s education system and schools. Don’t miss the upcoming sessions: Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16

Another great evening at our Newcomer Networking Night at Kwantlen Park Secondary School Families joined us for meaningful conversations, and another engaging workshop about Surrey schools and education. Join us for the next sessions: Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16 5:30–8:00 PM

On #TruthAndReconciliationDay, Welcome Centre staff wear orange to honour Indigenous children, families & communities. We stand in solidarity and help newcomers understand the meaning of #EveryChildMatters — fostering respect, learning & reconciliation across Canada.

What an amazing night at Grandview Heights Secondary for our fourth Newcomer Networking Night! It was wonderful to see so many newcomer families connecting, learning, and engaging in meaningful conversations about education and community resources in Surrey. #SurreySchools

Today, on World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the teachers who welcome, empower, and uplift newcomer students and families every day. Your care, patience, and commitment help students find belonging and success in their new community. #WorldTeachersDay #SurreySchools

Our fifth Newcomer Networking Night at Johnston Heights Secondary was another inspiring evening! Families came together to connect, learn, and explore valuable information about Surrey schools and community supports. It’s been amazing seeing the energy grow each week!

What a wonderful way to wrap up our Newcomer Networking Night series! Last night’s final session at Queen Elizabeth Secondary School brought together so many families, and staff for an evening of learning, connection, and celebration.

A powerful day at the IRCC SWIS Conference! IRCC and School districts across Metro Vancouver explored AI in settlement support, trauma-informed practice, and wellness. Grateful to Elder Dr. Roberta Price, Dean Shareski, and Dr. Linda Uyeda for their inspiring contributions.

Over the past few weeks, our team has been proud to host a series of workshops for newcomer youth and families, covering learning, connection, and community support. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make these sessions meaningful! 📷 #newcomer #WelcomeCenter

Over the past several months, the Welcome Center supported many Rohingya-speaking newcomer families. Our team has worked closely to support these newcomers to access resources, navigate school life in Canada, and build strong connections as they start this new chapter.