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‘We will never forget your bravery’ Cloverdale WWII veteran receives France’s highest honour By Jennifer Lang Emerson Barden, a former Canadian Army medic, has been awarded the French Legion of Honour for helping free the country during the Second World War. Barden, 92, received the medal from French consul-general Jean-Christophe Fleury Dec. 23 at a ceremony held at the Cloverdale Legion, where he was surrounded by family, fellow Legion members, friends, and a sizeable contingent of paramedics. The National Order of the Legion of Honour is France’s highest decoration, equivalent to the Order of Canada. The French government has attempted to honour all living Canadian soldiers who fought during D-Day to help liberate France and defeat Nazi Germany. Bardem has been granted the distinction of Chevalier, or Knight. The badge, worn

on the left breast, is a white, five point (Maltese) cross with a laurel wreath, suspended from a red ribbon. Last year marked the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, where Allied forces began their campaign to liberate Europe. The invasion by water was the turning point

‘As a young man... you left to... partcipate in some of the fiercest battles in modern history.’ - Jean-Christophe Fleury of the war for the Allies. To commemorate the anniversary, the French government is recognizing living Canadian veterans who participated in the D-Day operation – some 1,000 by the end of 2016, Fleury said, bearing a message from a country that remains

grateful to their liberators. “Canadian soldiers were on the front line and [it was] with extraordinary bravery and sacrifice that they landed on Normandy beaches and brought peace to the continent,” Fleury said, noting 45,000 Canadians were killed during the Second World War. “As a young man, Emerson, you left your family and home to cross the Atlantic and participate in some of the fiercest battles in modern history,” he said, “on foreign soil, far away from your country to help the people of Europe free themselves from terror and tyranny.” He said Barden’s service during the war provides a lasting reminder of the “profound and historic friendship that binds France and Canada,” which owe each other their existence and share a special relationship. “The French people will never forget the act of bravery [by] Canadian soldiers

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World War II Canadian Army medic Emerson Barden, 92, centre, with MLA Stephanie Cadieux, Coun. Dave Woods, MP John Aldag and French consul-general Jean-Christophe Fleury at the Cloverdale Legion, where, on Dec. 23, Barden was made a Chevalier (Knight) in the Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur.

during the Normandy landings to help restore our freedom,” Fleury said in a speech that quoted the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights – and drew

parallels between the tyranny of occupation during the Second World War with contemporary events. Fleury referenced the 200 people killed in the Paris

terror attacks just seven weeks ago, saying, “Sadly, this fight is not over.” See PROUD / Page 3

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He added the country is grateful for support shown to France by such leaders as B.C. premier Christy Clark, who wrote that France “has been a beacon of light and example for the world,” saying in a statement all Canadians and British Columbians “stand with them, both in grief for those who were killed, but also in resolve.” Barden was profiled as part of The Reporter’s Remembrance Day coverage of local veterans (“Memories Linger: It Never Leaves You,” Nov. 4). He signed up at 19, served in the Canadian Army from 1942 to ‘46, serving in Alaska and Europe. His late wife, Patricia, served in the RCAF (1942-48). They married in 1948, and four

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Emerson Barden wearing his newest decoration, the Legion of Honour, on his right lapel.

children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The pair were tireless canvassers for the annual Poppy campaign on behalf of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6 (Cloverdale).

Barden’s four children attended the Legion d’honneur ceremony, along with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. “We are all very proud of him,” said grandson Brett Barden

of Surrey. Dignitaries included BC Ambulance Service Paramedics in ceremonial uniform, Royal Canadian Legion representatives from BC-Yukon Command and the Peace Arch Zone, MP John Aldag (Cloverdale-Langley City), MLA Stephanie Cadieux (Surrey-Cloverdale), who both declined to speak, and Surrey Coun. Dave Woods, who was there on behalf of Mayor Linda Hepner and Surrey city council. Woods said he was proud of all of Surrey’s veterans, and pointed out there’s always a large turnout to the city’s Remembrance Day services, which draw larger numbers with each passing year. “I really appreciate that your country has taken the time to recognize not only our

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adding a warning system to close the Pattullo Bridge in the event of a quake or dangerous high winds. More schools, including several in the Fraser Valley, are being outfitted with the technology and are expected to come online soon, joining the initial 61 sites that have received the UBC technology since 2013. Johansen hopes to extend the same warning system to anyone via apps on smart phones andw other alert methods. He’s already experimenting with a text message system and automated Twitter account (@EEW_BC) to beam out alerts, though he stresses he doesn’t know how much warning time is lost in transmission and reception. Even a few seconds warning could allow surgeons to put down scalpels and lab techs to turn off gas burners. Johansen also thinks of workers in warehouses and shoppers in big box stores where products are piled high on the walls above them who might get time to step away from the danger. Ground motion sensors that

consist of small accelerometers are buried underground at each detector site. They detect a quake’s primary waves (P waves) that usually cause no damage and arrive twice as fast as the slower shear waves (S waves) that break windows and cause walls to collapse. The first sensors to detect a quake’s incoming P wave – and not other sources of vibration like heavy trucks – relay their data to UBC’s Earthquake Engineering Research Facility, which sends an alert throughout the network and sounds sirens at alarm sites. (Animals that act strangely just before a quake are also thought to be sensing the P waves.) How much warning there will be before the shaking starts depends on how far away the quake’s epicentre is and the proximity of sensors to detect it. The closest sensor to the Dec. 29 quake was in Victoria and Johansen figures an extra six seconds of warning would have been gained had a sensor been positioned closer to the epicentre, which was east of Sidney. A massive subduction quake 100 kilometres off the west coast

of Vancouver Island would offer the most time – potentially 60 to 90 seconds for Metro Vancouverites. That type of monster quake could rip along the Cascadia subduction zone all the way from Haida Gwaii to Oregon. For that reason, researchers would like to have sensors on B.C.’s north coast and even offshore, but there are military sensitivities because the devices can also detect passing submarines. “There’s a cave off somewhere in the Haida Gwaii where they like to come up with submarines and hide in,” Johansen said. “The Americans are concerned about having data transmitted unfiltered from there. So that’s a problem. But even something on the west coast [of Vancouver Island] can give us lots of warning.” He hopes to see a much broader network of sensors over time, as well as many more alarm sites. “If I had my way they’d be in all schools and we’d add even more sensors,” Johansen said. “Two seconds here and two seconds there – it all saves lives. To me, if it can save one, we have to do it.”

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Christmas theme. The Residence is home to about 130 people, seniors and people with brain injuries. Located at 18788 71 Avenue, it opened in 2012. It’s organized according to neighbourhoods to promote a homey environment.

ANNOUNCEMENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Cloverdale Better at Home is looking for Volunteers to take senior clients out grocery shopping once or twice a month. Mileage paid. For more information, info-referral@ comeshare.ca or call 604-531-9400 x. 204. CLUBS/GROUPS CLOVERDALE LIONS CLUB

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By Jennifer Lang A fun Christmas tradition at The Residence at Clayton Heights brightened spirits at the complex care facility over the holidays. Each year, there’s a decorating contest that involves a lot of creativity and plenty of recycling. Initiated by staff, the entire building has taken the task to heart, creating a winter wonderland using recycled items, from cups and paper plates to old newspapers and magazines. This year, staff and residents used everything from coloured corn husks to magazines in a bid to transform them into beautiful decorations. In addition to sourcing their own materials, each hall was given a mystery box containing mandatory items to be used to create a decoration – leaving nothing out. Components included blue glitter, pompoms and popsicle sticks. This year, each neighbourhood was given a Christmas movie to base their decorating scheme around: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Polar Express, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jingle all the Way and Elf. A panel of judges made the rounds Dec. 21, the day of the Christmas dinner,

EVENTS OLD TIME DANCE Surrey Old Time Fiddlers host an Old Time Dance, Thursday, Jan. 7 at Clayton Hall, 18513 70 Ave., Surrey, 1/2 block north of Fraser Hwy on 184 St. From 7:30-10 p.m., admission $4. Call 604-576-1066 for more information.

The Cloverdale Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings are the second Thursday of the month. Please volunteer your time to assist us in serving our community. Call Terry Riley: 604-576-9248 for more information.

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FAMILY BOARDGAMES Celebrate Family Literacy Day Jan. 25 with fun and games for the whole family. From 7:30-8:30 p.m. ONGOING BOOK CLUB: OFF THE SHELF The Off the Shelf Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 7-8 p.m. Books to fit your busy lifestyle! Call 604-5987327. BOOK CLUB: BOOKS WITH BUZZ The Books with Buzz Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month, from 2-2:45 p.m. If it’s making news, let’s read it! Call 604-598-7327. TERRIFIC TUESDAYS Come and try fun activities, great games and make amazing crafts! Snacks provided. For ages 6 to 12. At 3:30-4:30 p.m. Drop in. Call 604-598-7326 for more information. BABY STORYTIME Wednesdays from 11-11:30 p.m., Learn songs, simple bounding and tickling rhymes, and circle activities that help develop babies’ large and fine motor skills. This program encourages bonding, promotes early speech and language development. For ages 0-12 months. Drop in. Call 604-598-7320 for more information. PAJAMA STORYTIME Come in pajamas with your favourite cuddly for stories, songs, puppets and action rhymes. This is a perfect bedtime activity for the whole family. Drop in, Tuesdays, from 6:30-7 p.m. at the Cloverdale Library. Call 604-598-7320 for more information, or visit surreylibraries.ca. Located at 5642 176A Street, Surrey. FAMILY STORYTIME Come to the Cloverdale Library for family storytime Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m. All ages, drop in. Call 604-598-7320 for more information, or visit surreylibraries.ca. Located at 5642 176A Street, Surrey. Surrey Libraries’ Cloverdale Library has one of the largest, Canadian family history collections in the country, and our extensive resources, programs and expertise can help you on this path! Winter workshops include:

Year of debate lies ahead

he year ahead will be a pivotal one in Surrey, Delta and White Rock. The area will keep growing at a steady pace. A recent survey conducted by B.C. Business magazine shows that Surrey is the seventh-best place for work in B.C., while Delta was rated eighth. Both are well ahead of Vancouver, which came in 17th. Growth in Surrey, in particular, has been very strong for most of the past decade, with much of the business activity due to construction in the residential sector. Strong population growth is likely to continue in 2016. And of course, when there are more people, there is a need for more services. That means there are opportunities for new businesses, and a need for more public investment. Schools are needed, and construction of new schools and additions will go ahead in the coming year. There is also a need for more road and transit infrastructure. The defeat of the TransLink referendum this past year was a setback for extension of rapid transit in Surrey, but it has also been an opportunity to take a closer look at what was planned. There has been significant concern raised about the Surrey proposal to build at-grade LRT lines which will not significantly reduce travel times. Whether funds can be found for a SkyTrain extension remains to be seen, given

that there isn’t enough money at present to build the LRT lines. However, the federal government has promised to boost infrastructure spending, and four of Surrey’s five MPs are part of the governing Liberal party. Hopefully, they and Delta MP Carla Qualtrough, who is part of the federal cabinet, will advocate strongly for this region to get significant infrastructure funds. Another major transportation project is moving ahead, although construction isn’t set to start until 2017. It’s the new Deas Island bridge, which will have a significant effect on Delta. Whether it being a toll bridge will severely affect traffic on the remaining free bridges, notably the Alex Fraser, will be determined in the future. Hopefully, Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Peter Fassbender, who now has responsibility for TransLink, will move forward in the coming year with an innovative approach to paying for transportation and transit. There needs to be a tolling and road pricing policy which is fair to all residents, no matter where they live in the Metro Vancouver region. The new year will see a significant number of Syrian refugees arrive in Surrey. The community is ready – many people have volunteered their homes to house the refugees, and numerous groups have gathered needed supplies. Education and health services are being organized, even before the refugees arrive, and it is safe to say they will be well

taken care of here. There will be little political campaigning in 2016, which is likely a relief to most people. After a provincial election in 2013, municipal elections in 2014 and a federal election in 2015, citizens have had their fill of politicking. In the backrooms, there will be some significant planning and preparation for the May 2017 provincial election. Fixed election dates mean there are longer lead times. Expect some politically themed ads late in 2016, before stricter election spending laws kick in. White Rock will face the challenge in 2016 of managing its own water system for the first time ever. There has already been concerns raised over the chemicals used in the water supply, but if the city manages the water system as well as it has been operated under private ownership, there should be few problems. What the city may be faced with is more capital costs, given that portions of the water-system infrastructure haven’t been upgraded for decades. Overall, it will be a year of growth, change and debate over all the issues that come with a growing region. One thing is for sure – 2017 will not be dull. – Frank Bucholtz is former editor of the Langley Times and the Surrey Leader

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Olivia, Ethan top B.C.’s baby names Olivia is the most popular name for baby girls born in B.C. for the third straight year. The province issued its annual list of top baby names chosen in 2014. Ethan was the top name for boys, edging out Liam, the previous year’s top choice. It’s been a long run of popularity for Ethan, which has been number one or two

every year since 2002. Emma, Sophia, Emily and Chloe rounded out the top five names for girls in 2014, while the other top boys’ names were Liam, Lucas, Oliver and Mason. “Not surprisingly Terry was not the most popular boys’ name in British Columbia in 2014,” Health Minister Terry Lake said. Final statistics for

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2015’s names won’t be available until later in 2016, but so far Olivia appears to be extending her streak, while Oliver was edging ahead of Liam and Ethan for top choice on the boys’ side as of Dec. 1. The Vital Statistics Agency reported 44,500 babies born in B.C. in 2014 – 22,957 boys and 21,543 girls.

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Cloverdale resident Udo Zirkwitz sent in this photo of the Dec. 25 full moon – dubbed the Santa or Christmas moon – veiled by a sheaf of cloud. A full moon occurring on Christmas Day is something that hasn’t happened since 1977 – and won’t happen again until 2034.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dozensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of guns turned in via snitch campaign Crime Stoppers receives more than 200 tips from the public By Jeff Nagel A snitch line campaign that aims to pry illegal guns from the hands of gangsters is yielding some early results after six months but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far short of a target of getting 500 firearms off the street in the first year. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cash for Gunsâ&#x20AC;? campaign launched last June by Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers offered a $2,000 reward for anonymous tipsters to report an illegal firearm. It was hoped friends, family, associates or even rivals of gangsters would rat them out and help police seize their guns. So far â&#x20AC;&#x153;dozensâ&#x20AC;? of illegal guns and other weapons have been retrieved through the campaign and more than 200 anonymous tips have come in, according to Linda Annis, executive director

of Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers. She was unable to provide specific numbers or other details of seizures, arrests or rewards paid, but said the campaign has generated â&#x20AC;&#x153;excellentâ&#x20AC;? intelligence for police. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the files are still under investigation,â&#x20AC;? Annis said, noting there is often a lengthy lag between tips, police investigations and any charges being laid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not at the 500 goal yet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still reaching and hoping to achieve that,â&#x20AC;? Annis said. But she called the program a success, adding Crime Stoppers has been asked to extend it for another year. Most tips to Crime Stoppers that lead to criminal prosecution donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually result in a reward being claimed for a variety of reasons,

she added. In 2014, tips to Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers helped lead to about 180 arrests but only about a dozen rewards were paid out. Annis said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping recent publicity about mass shootings in the U.S. will prompt more Lower Mainland residents to report illegal guns and â&#x20AC;&#x153;help get

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‘My roommate used my toothbrush’ By Jeff Nagel A basketball up a tree or a coffee shop that won’t refill your cup are not emergencies. But that didn’t stop hundreds of Lower Mainland residents from inappropriately dialing 911 in 2015 to report similar crises, according to a top 10 list of most outrageous calls released by E-Comm, southwest B.C.’s emergency communications centre. Other ridiculous calls that had 911 dispatchers scratching their heads were “My roommate used my toothbrush” and “My son won’t put his seatbelt on.” E-Comm spokesperson Jody Robertson said too many people can’t be bothered to look up the phone number they really need – be that a police non-emergency line or in the case of the top bozo call of 2015, the number for a local tire dealership.

E-Comm issues top 10 list of outrageous emergency calls for 2015: Robertson said such calls come in “every single day” and take up the time of 911 call takers, creating the potential for delays in responding to real lifeand-death emergencies. “When I see a call come in to 911 where someone says ‘This isn’t an emergency, what’s the non-emergency number?’ it says to me somebody knows what their situation is and it’s perplexing that they’d dial 911,” she said. “Just using the internet to do a quick search would be really beneficial.” Calls that should instead go to a police non-emergency line include cases where shoppers come out of a mall to find their car broken into hours earlier with no suspect in sight.

A true emergency is a police, fire or medical situation that requires immediate action because someone’s health, safety or property is in jeopardy or a crime is in progress. “The calls on our top 10 list don’t belong on our non-emergency line or the emergency line either.” Nor can E-Comm staff instantly disconnect calls that initially appear to be trivial. Call-takers have to be alert to scenarios where a caller feels threatened by someone in earshot and is speaking in code or otherwise concocting a story to hide the fact they’ve dialed 911. “We are trained to ask questions in case a caller is in distress and can’t speak freely,” E-Comm call taker Harrison Kwan said.

“It’s only when I’m completely satisfied that the call is not a real emergency that I can disconnect and go back to answering other 911 calls. And that takes time.”

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604-372-1000 Cloverdale location 16780 - 64th Ave., Cloverdale *Taxes & delivery extra

Vipers sting CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Cloverdale Pee Wee C5 Vipers won the Julie Paskall Memorial Winter Classic, held Dec. 27-31. The annual Christmas tournament for house teams has been hosted by the Surrey Minor Hockey Association for roughly 40 years over the holiday break, but since 2014 it has been played in memory of Julie Paskall, a hockey parent who died after being attacked outside the Newton Arena in December, 2013.

PEACE ARCH WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD We meet Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 17710 56A Ave., Surrey. Phone (604) 592-6950. Free tea and coffee. Teach, mentor and promote Fibre Arts knowledge. Visitors welcome.

CLOVERDALE CARVERS CLUB The Cloverdale Carvers Club is a small group of male and female woodcarvers from all walks of life. From beginners to advanced. The club meets from September to June Tuesday evenings at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School, 6151 180

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SURREY LITTLE THEATRE The Surrey Little Theatre invites you

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CARRIERS WANTED

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Street from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. The woodwork shop is in the back of the school. Call Jim at 604-575-7969 for more information.

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10-10

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65 Ave - 66 Ave, 192A St - 193B St

12-02

137

61A Ave - 64 Ave, 180 St - 181A St

16-11

127

81B Ave - 84 Ave, 150 St - 152 St

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118

84 Ave - 86 Ave, 140 St - 141B St

21-10

138

80 Ave - 81B Ave, 134 St - 135A St

23-05

99 Ave - 100 Ave, 117 St - 119A St

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102 Ave - 104 Ave, 128 St - 128 St

27-13

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29-11

129

88 Ave - 89 Ave, 146 St - 148 St

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Fund set up for gymnast Campaign to help injured Alanna Jones aims to raise $100,000

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Alanna Jones, 21, and her family have been involved with Surrey Gymnastics Society for many years as competitors and coaches. In August, Alanna broke her neck, an injury that has left her a quadriplegic.

“I am sure there are many expenses that I have not thought of and I am already way beyond the $100,000 target.” The fund surpassed the $18,585 mark as of Monday (Jan. 4). The Jones family has been involved with SGS for 26 years. Sisters Kelsey and Kristy were members when Alanna was born. All three competed for many years, and along with mother Shelley, have volunteered as coaches. “They have done many volunteer hours for our community club,” said Carroll. “Helping them now would mean the world.” Jones, who retired from competitive gymnastics last spring, has been at the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver since the accident.

FAB FINDS.

BC’S LARGEST AGRICULTURE EVENT OF THE YEAR!

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SURREY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Surrey Historical Society meets at 10 a.m. at the Surrey Archives on the second Saturday of most months. You are welcome to hear our speakers and share your knowledge. Membership is $10/year. For details, call John at 778-2941515.

The gymnastics community is rallying around one of their own. Four months after a life-altering injury to Alanna Jones, an athlete/coach at the Surrey Gymnastics Society (SGS), John Carroll has set up a Go Fund Me account with a goal of raising $100,000. Last August, Jones, 21, suffered a broken neck when she fell out of a tree, an injury which has left her a quadriplegic. “Alanna and her family will have a lot of expenses coming their way over the next few years for sure,” wrote Carroll, the competitive program director at SGS, on the Go Fund Me website (www.gofundme. com/ssew27yc). “Renovating a house for a wheelchair, a vehicle that can transport Alanna and her chair, physiotherapy, massage therapy, everyday supplies that cost a bundle.

JANUARY 4 -24 Over 280 Exhibitors Covering 20,000 sq. ft.!

January 28, 29, 30, 2016

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Surrey School District

KINDERGARTEN CHOICE PROGRAMS LOTTERY GETTING STARTED

KINDERGARTEN

Children who will turn five-years-old before January 1, 2017 are eligible to begin school in September 2016. Registration begins Monday, January 18, 2016. To register, please contact your nearest elementary school. (For school catchment areas, view the district website: www.surreyschools.ca/departments/BMGS or call 604-595-5195.) Upon registration at the school, the following documents must be provided: 1. Proof of birth date for the student (birth certificate or passport); 2. Proof of guardianship (parents/guardians as shown on birth certificate or other appropriate legal documentation such as landed immigrant paper or guardianship order); 3. Proof of residence (e.g., ordinarily resident) of parent/guardian in BC: a. BC driver’s license, BC Services Card, BCID or BC Care Card of parent/legal guardian; or b. A combination of other supporting documentation such as a passport, permanent residency card, ownership/long-term lease of dwelling, vehicle registration, employment within community, Canadian income tax record, etc.

INE ONL ATION ISTR REG

Online kindergarten registration applies to the four Choice programs below only.

EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION

INTENSIVE FINE ARTS

(Kindergarten entry; Grades K-7) French Immersion is intended to develop fluency in French leading to functional bilingualism. Students study in French while following the regular BC Curriculum Prescribed Learning Outcomes. Students of all linguistic backgrounds are welcome. Parents need not speak English or French to enroll their children in French Immersion.

(Grades K-7) The Intensive Fine Arts program integrates the four areas of Fine Arts – visual, music, drama and dance – into all curriculum areas. The program strives to create a stimulating and culturally enriched learning environment where the Fine Arts are equal partners with Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science.

COUGAR CREEK 12236 70A Ave. LARONDE 1880 Laronde Dr. MARTHA CURRIE 5811 - 184 St.

604-591-9098

604-536-8711

* Sullivan Heights Secondary, Woodward Hill Elementary, Goldstone Park Elementary, Cambridge Elementary and Sullivan Heights Elementary are subject to additional proof of living address requirements. Three pieces of ID showing address, one of which must be government issued, must be presented in order to complete the registration process.

RIVERDALE 14835 - 108A Ave.

604-588-5978

SIMON CUNNINGHAM 9380 - 140 St.

604-588-4435

Documents which are helpful, but not required:

WOODWARD HILL 6082 - 142 St.

604-594-2408

For Registration and Information on Choice Programs Grades 1 - 7 please contact the school.

The two-year IB program provides an enriched and accelerated program of studies. Students have the opportunity to earn university course credits leading to preferred admission and often second-year entry to university. Additional program and application information is available on the Semiahmoo Secondary website: www.schools.ca/semiahmoo. Registration: opens November 26, 2015. Drop off or mail the completed application to: Semiahmoo Secondary, IB World School, 1785 - 148 St., Surrey, B.C. V4A 4M6. Application due by: December 18th, 2015, 2 p.m. Late applications will be waitlisted.

604-576-9184

MOUNTAINVIEW 15225 - 98 Ave.

604-589-1193

SUNNYSIDE 2828 - 159 St.

604-531-4826

Parent information meetings for all sites: (no children please) January 13, 2016 – 6 p.m. District Education Centre, 14033 – 92nd Ave.

(Grades K-7) The Traditional program emphasizes a structured approach to learning whereby students acquire skills and knowledge in a systematic and sequential manner through teacher-directed instruction. CLOVERDALE 17857 - 56 Ave.

604-576-8295

MCLEOD ROAD 6325 - 142 St.

604-595-1060

SURREY 13875 - 113 Ave.

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE?

Late French Immersion 6-7

Secondary French Immersion 8-12

(Grade 6 entry)

French Immersion continues into the secondary level (Grades 8 to 12) at these schools:

604-535-9101 604-596-6324

EARL MARRIOTT 15751 - 16 Ave.

604-531-8833

KWANTLEN PARK 10441 - 132 St.

604-588-6934

K.B. WOODWARD 13130 - 106 Ave.

604-588-5918

LORD TWEEDSMUIR 6151 - 180 St.

604-574-7407

SUNRISE RIDGE 18690 - 60 Ave.

604-576-3000

PANORAMA RIDGE 13220 - 64 Ave.

HENRY BOSE 6550 - 134 St. JESSIE LEE 2064 - 154 St.

Late French Immersion registration for Grade 6 entry: In-person registration only, beginning 8 a.m., Monday, January 25, 2016. LATE FRENCH IMMERSION Parent information meetings: January 19, 2016 – Jessie Lee - 7 p.m. January 21, 2016 – K.B. Woodward - 7 p.m.

Parents must register their child at their local catchment school prior to applying for a kindergarten Choice program spot. January 18 – Regular kindergarten registration opens at your local school January 25 – Online application opens February 9 – Deadline to register at catchment school in order to apply online for Choice programs February 15 – Online applications closes February 22 – Random draw takes place

RESULTS/ WAITLISTS

604-588-1248

An email will be sent to all applicants advising on the results of the lottery. The email will indicate whether their child has received a space in one of their selected choices and outline the next steps to accept or decline. Applicants not offered a space are automatically placed on a waitlist.

604-596-7733

SPECIALTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

LATE AND SECONDARY FRENCH IMMERSION

CRESCENT PARK 2440 - 128 St.

The application will be online Monday, January 25th, 2016 at 8 a.m. Parents will have three weeks to apply, edit and/or change their application until February 15th, 2016.

During the week of February 23 - March 4

Parent information meetings: January 13, 2016 – Peace Arch - 7 p.m. January 14, 2016 – Simon Cunningham - 7 p.m.

• Educational background (report cards).

(Grades 11 & 12)

LATIMER ROAD 19233 - 60 Ave.

HOW DO I APPLY

TRADITIONAL

(Grades K-7) This program is intended to develop self-directed students with a global vision. Students learn in multi-age groups, and usually spend three years with the same teacher.

604-531-5731

Parent information meetings: January 12, 2016 - White Rock - 6 p.m. January 12, 2016 - David Brankin - 7 p.m.

A step-by-step application checklist and information about the process, as well as a Frequently Asked Questions list are available on the district website at: www.surreyschools.ca

MONTESSORI

604-585-9547

WHITE ROCK 1273 Fir St.

604-576-8551

PEACE ARCH 15877 Roper Ave.

INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE BACCALAUREATE

DAVID BRANKIN 9160 - 128 St.

604-536-1626

4. Proof of student’s living address (purchase or rental agreement, utility bill, driver’s license, etc.).*

• Health Documents (Care card, immunization records, medical condition information).

For online Choice program application, you must first register at your local catchment school.

604-531-8354

604-595-8890

DISCOVERY

INTER-A

HERITAGE

(Grades K-7)

(Grades 8-12)

(Grades K-7)

Discovery is an exciting, hands-on program that engages students as they explore the world around them. The Program focuses on inquiry-based and experiential learning while also developing leadership and self-regulation skills in its students. Students are encouraged to explore their passions and demonstrate their learning in a variety of different ways.

This program provides a context for consistent academics, the development of leadership and personal achievement skills and work in crossgraded group environments.

East Kensington Heritage school is a small school featuring a family atmosphere in a rural setting. This heritage school has long-standing traditions. Instruction includes traditional approaches and cooperative learning. There is a strong focus on social responsibility and academic achievement.

Come join us on our journey! ROYAL HEIGHTS 11665 - 97 Ave.

604-581-7622

Registration and information: Contact the school beginning Monday, January 18, 2016

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS WITH YOU!

KWANTLEN PARK 10441 - 132 St.

604-588-6934

To book a visit: Email Melanie Skelin at skelin_m@surreyschools.ca starting 9 a.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016. Parent and student information meeting: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Kwantlen Park Secondary Theatre - 6:30 p.m.

EAST KENSINGTON 2795 - 184 St.

604-541-1257

Registration and information: Contact the school beginning Monday, January 18, 2016.

PUNJABI The Punjabi Language Program is a four-year course offered as an alternative to French to meet curriculum second language requirements. Students begin their studies in Grade 5 and remain together in the program for Grades 6 and 7. Students are expected to stay in the Program through Grade 8. BEAVER CREEK 6505 - 123A St.

604-572-6911

NEWTON 13359 - 81 Ave.

604-596-8621

STRAWBERRY HILL 7633 - 124 St.

604-596-5533

Secondary Punjabi Grade 8 is completed at either: PRINCESS MARGARET 12870 - 72 Ave. 604-594-5458 TAMANAWIS 12600 - 66 Ave.

for further information on all programs:

SURREY ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning (SAIL) offers a blended learning model, integrating classroom face-to-face with on-line learning experiences that fosters student’s voice and choice. SAIL is currently offering a STEAM blended learning academy for K-7, (Brookside Elementary, 8555 – 142A Street). STEAM K-7 Parent Information night: January 6, 2016 at Brookside Gym - 6 p.m. SAIL offers four academies for Grade 8-9 students including the STEAM, STEM, APAX, and STEM-X programs District Education Center 14033 – 92 Avenue. In addition, SAIL offers over 80 online courses at the Secondary level (Grades 8-12). For more information visit our website at www.sailacademy.ca or call SAIL at 604-592-4263.

604-597-5234