Sutherland ​strives to develop students' skills, intellect and personal growth in a supportive, respectful learning environment, and to prepare students to become responsible citizens.

​B.C. Day was first introduced in 1974 as the British Columbia Day Act with the idea of recognizing the pioneers that helped build the province. B.C. Day is observed annually on the first Monday of August and is a statutory holiday in B.C.

Labour Day is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the labour movement and the benefits of having a union at work. It is observed annually on the first Monday of September and is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.

Resources:

• The Canadian Encyclopedia - Labour Day in Canada
• BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Gold Fever, Working People)
• BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Dark Day at the Second Narrows)
  

The Elementary Band & Strings Program is a unique instrumental music program that is distinctive to the NVSD. The program complements the BC Ministry of Education’s Arts Education curriculum and provides school-based instrumental instruction to students in the intermediate grades (Grades 5 – 7 for Band and Grades 4 – 7 for Strings).

More information is available on the Band and Strings web page.