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B.C. boosts Vernon schools with $260K to support students

The funds will help pay for student necessities, including supplies and class trips
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More funds will be provided by the Vernon School District (by way of the Provincial Government), to give students who are struggling with finances the opportunity for extracurriculars. (Stock photo/Metro Creative Connection)

Vernon families who are struggling to provide for their children and their schooling are getting a financial boost.

The Vernon School District is receiving $260,000 from the B.C. Government, in an effort to help schools provide support directly to students.

“When our kids are supported in the classroom, our community is strengthened,” said Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Monashee. “I’m glad that our government is providing funding for schools to help pay for resources and extracurricular activities for students, so they can learn, play and grow and families can keep more money in their pockets.

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Bowen Assman

About the Author: Bowen Assman

I joined The Morning Star team in January 2023 as a reporter. Before that, I spent 10 months covering sports in Kelowna.
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