Beautiful grounds and beautiful learning and connection opportunities so far at BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association Foundations 2024 course. Big appreciation for this opportunity!

.The Columbia Valley Pioneer penned a lovely article with parting advice from Darren Danyluk, 2020-2022 BCPVPA President & retiring BCPVPA Board Member. columbiavalleypioneer.com/retiring-princ…

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Yay! Thanks Danielle for getting table 7 our first trophy BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association #Foundations24. Sorry you had to hit a moose for it, but glad the moose and you are okay!

The BCPVPA PLD Dream Team, ready for the #Foundations24 Celebration Dinner - thanks to everyone for the great week so far!

1/ We are so pleased to be with our #Foundations24 attendees & facilitators at our celebration dinner sponsored by HUB International, and hosted by Dr. Shannon Behan. Thank you to Bruce Anderson, CEO #BCPSEA for joining us!

2/2 BCPVPA #PLD Directors reflected on #Foundations24 so far Peter Johnston 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🌍 - "The hope of future rests in local schools, and you have the privilege to lead that school." Andrea McComb - "We are   lucky to work in communities of care, centered around kids, that's a gift."

2/2 Our #PLD Directors shared #Foundations24 reflections: Peter Johnston - "The hope of the future rests in local schools, and you have the privilege to lead that school", Andrea McComb (she/her) - "We are lucky to work in communities of care, centered around kids... that's a gift."

At our #Foundations24 celebration, we welcomed the words of facilitator Steve Dalla Lana School District No. 57 (Prince George) "Remember to celebrate, it's not only about the challenges," & attendee Rebeca Rubio (she/her/hers) DeltaSchoolDistrict @Richmondsd38 "Everything is relational, & this group shared thoughts, ideas, & fun."

Our #Foundations24 event isn't just about learning and leadership - it's also about fun and teamwork. This week has been punctuated with a lot of friendly competition 🏆

This morning, we round up support and education information for #Foundations24 attendees, with Dr. Shannon Behan outlining BCPVPA services, Peter Johnston Andrea McComb (she/her) on BCPVPA #PLD, & Lynne Tomlinson @UBCEducation on the UBC TELP program. Rich learning +support in BC!

Table Nine reflecting on our learning, reminding ourselves of leadership values, & setting an intention moving forward. "Keeping it Table Nine" #Foundations24 BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association

Our #Foundations24 table groups reflect on the week's learning through words, thoughts, and images.

Arriving with their paddle song, to recognize their canoe, Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song Dancers) helped us to close #Foundations24 Thank you to everyone for the exceptional learning and connection this year!

Our October 25 conference is co-created by the BCPVPA & leaders from our northern Chapters. Learn from your those who are following a leadership path in the north, and about developing a commitment to local and land-based knowledge in your own leadership. bit.ly/BCP_CL24

Join us as we explore our connections to others, to the land, to the past, and to the generations to come. Consider your own leadership, its origins, how you live it in the present, and how it will impact the future. Connecting Leaders 2024, October 25. bit.ly/BCP_CL24

Carol Powell was the BCPVPA’s first accountant, and was on staff with the organization from 1989 until 2023. In this article, Carol reflects on strategic planning, adaptability, and other lessons related to what makes an organization successful. bit.ly/BCP_M24_Learned

Our October 25 conference is co-created by the BCPVPA & leaders from our northern Chapters. Learn from your those who are following a leadership path in the north, and about developing a commitment to local and land-based knowledge in your own leadership. bit.ly/BCP_CL24

Embrace ‘being’, & considering ourselves in relation to our leadership, and learn from others who are modeling the First Peoples Principles of Learning in their own leadership. Share your unique stories at 2024 Connecting Leaders on October 25. bit.ly/BCP_CL24

Acting Executive Director Magdalena Kassis considers how the experiences, challenges, and professional connections of our early years can shape our professional choices and opportunities in the decades that follow. bit.ly/BCP_M24_LastWo…