News Stories

Foundry Foundry
April 28, 2025

Empowering Minds: How Bateman's Foundry Ambassadors Are Shaping Resilient Futures

Robert Bateman Secondary is a collaborative community where students and families can learn, grow, and thrive together.  Our work with partners like Foundry Abbotsford makes our community stronger and ready to meet life's challenges.

Foundry Abbotsford is a place where any youth or parent in our community can find easy, local access to the help they need when they need it.  Be it physical or mental health, Foundry is there with activities, groups, and counselling.

Foundry Foundry
April 14, 2025

Celebrating Completion of the What’s In a Name? Legacy Project

The Abbotsford School District, in collaboration with the Abbotsford School District Retired Teachers Association (ADRTA) Heritage Committee, is proud to celebrate the completion of the What’s In a Name? legacy project—an initiative that brings to life the rich history behind local school names. 

February 28, 2025

Family Newsletter February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025 

Good morning, Bateman Families!

Living in a region near a major fault line means that earthquake preparedness is crucial for our safety and well-being. We understand that thinking about earthquakes can be unsettling, but being prepared can make a significant difference. Considering the lower mainland’s recent earthquake, here are some important steps from Mr. Cal:

January 31, 2025

RBSS Newsletter January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025 

Good morning,

Thank you for sending your child with their new schedule on Monday. Because everyone was so well prepared, we’ve had a very smooth transition to Semester Two.

Report cards will be published on MyEd today around noon. Watch for the emailed message from Robert Bateman with instructions.

January 10, 2025

RBSS News January 10, 2025

January 10, 2025

Good morning,

Happy New Year, Bateman families!

The semester is fast coming to a close.  Please check in with your child about their progress and reach out to their teachers or supports if you are concerned about unfinished work, missed tests and projects, and unresolved “IE” plans. MyEd is a great online tool to check attendance and progress and discuss with your child. All staff emails are on our school website.  

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January 2, 2025

Child and youth mental health

The guide to child and mental health is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Support your child’s mental health

Mental health is a key component of healthy child and youth development, and also has an impact on their relationships and their performance in school.

How can parents support positive mental health?

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