Quarter 3 Virtual Online Orientation
January 23 - February 2
February (Q3) Secondary Student Orientation
All sessions are virtual – students will be invited (by email) to participate via ZOOM at 1:00 pm (PST) each day .
Your homestay coordinator will welcome you after arrival.
Zoom links will be emailed to students prior to orientation.
Day 1 – January 23 or 24
January 23 – Garibaldi and Samuel Robertson students Hosted by Julie Yu, Homestay Coordinator
January 23 – Maple Ridge and Thomas Haney students Hosted by Lisset Peckham, Homestay Coordinator
January 24 – Pitt Meadows and Westview students hosted by Justine Kim, Homestay Coordinator
Homestay Orientation, Medical Insurance – Questions and Answers
Please send the following to inteddocuments@sd42.ca
- clear pictures of your passport and study permit
- a clear picture of yourself (simple background, darker shirt, smile J)
- signed Code of Conduct
Day 2 – Monday, January 25
Welcome to Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows School District
Hosted by Tricia McCuaig, Principal (GSS/THSS/MRSS) and Maggie Pearce, Manager (PMSS, WSS, SRT)
Introductions, First Impressions
Overview of SD42 Program, Schools, Quarter System, Approach to Teaching and Learning
Homework – Letters to Liaisons (send to inteddocuments@sd42.ca)
Day 3 – Wednesday, January 27
Extracurricular Interests, Field trips, Student Adventure Trips, Community Activities
Hosted by Maggie Pearce (PMSS, WSS, SRT) and Tymon Hseih, Assistant Manager (THSS, MRSS, GSS)
Activity – Vancouver Virtual Tour; Google Map Views of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows and home countries
Homework – Choose a city/town you want to visit and tell us why
Day 4 – Friday, January 29
Technology – School Wifi, Microsoft Teams, School Websites and Apps, Social Media
Hosted by Tymon Hsieh (PMSS/WSS/SRT) and Diane Wadden, International Teacher (GSS/THSS/MRSS)
Activity – Share the city/town you wish to visit and why
Day 5 – Monday, February 1
How to be Successful at School, Share School Administrators/Liaisons/Counselors, Wellness
Hosted by Diane Wadden (GSS/THSS/MRSS) and Tricia McCuaig (PMSS, WSS, SRT)
Review Timetable structure and Health and Safety Protocols (Daily Health Screen)
Homework – Yoga with Adrienne, https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
February 2 – School Tours (1 pm)
February 3 – First day of classes