Blog Posts

In May this year, six Grade 11 WJ Mouat students participated in a Mental Health Forum hosted by the Abbotsford School District. They were tasked with reviewing the YDI (Youth Development Index) survey results for WJ Mouat and to come up with an actionable plan to help improve student well-being and mental health at their school.

Each year in second semester Abbotsford Senior Secondary teacher Nikita Griffioen and her Art Activism students combine their passions for making art and for making the world a better place. Art Activism is a truly collaborative course - the students decide in collaboration with each other and with Ms. Griffioen what particular social issue to explore deeply, develop a collaborative relationship with a community partner, then engage their peers and their community through an art show chronicling their discoveries at the Reach Gallery.

Wrestling

Our one-man team of Gurjot qualified for the BC Championships this week at the Pacific Coliseum on February 24 to March 1. Gurjot has had a great season so far finishing first in several tournaments. He won his weight class at the EVAA Championships. He has a great opportunity to win a medal at the championships. 

Abbotsford Senior Secondary School is home to three outstanding industry-approved career training programs. These programs enroll students from all secondary schools in Abbotsford and prepare them for certification as Apprentices, plus their high school graduation.

This year, Abbotsford Senior Secondary has started an Indigenous Student Leadership course. We began the year by having the students collaborate with Elder Beatrice Silver (a member of Sumas First Nation) to create a vision and identity for the course. We chose the theme and name of Thà:yt te Xàxlh, meaning “Make a Path” in Halq'emeylem. We felt connected to Thà:yt te Xàxlh because the students are determined to help break down barriers for other Indigenous youth to create positive change in their school and in the greater community.