Sobia Moman

Surrey

Journalist at Peace Arch News

Journalist @PeaceArchNews • interested in social issues • She/Her • ☪️ • [email protected]

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Articles

Surrey school board takes aim at B.C. premier over funding

1 day ago | todayinbc.com | Sobia Moman

While the province continuously states that Surrey's schools receive plenty of funding and they are still playing catch-up from decisions made under the previous government eight years ago, those statements are not cutting it for the school board.
White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival returning to seaside streets

3 days ago | mapleridgenews.com | Sobia Moman

A well-loved, free outdoor music festival is returning to White Rock next month. The White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival, sponsored by the White Rock BIA, is returning to the seaside city's streets, featuring some old favourite performers as well as some newcomers. Kicking off Friday, June 13 and into the next day, all outdoor shows will be free for anyone to enjoy, while some paid indoor options will also be at Blue Frog Studios in the evenings.
Surrey school trustee elected to serve on B.C. association

6 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

A Surrey school trustee has been elected to another board in education. Bob Holmes, a Surrey school board trustee since 2014, has been elected to serve as vice-president of the B.C. School Trustees Association. “It is a great honour and privilege to serve as vice-president of the B.C. School Trustees Association and provide a strong voice for British Columbia’s students, teachers, support staff, and administrators,” Holmes said in a press release.
Fun Night featuring student-made carnival games at Surrey school tonight

6 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

An elementary school in Surrey is bringing back an old tradition, Fun Night, full of many games to play that have all been designed and built by the students themselves. "It is a community-driven effort to bring families together," said Coyote Creek Elementary principal Larissa Hillen. "Coyote Creek Students are reviving a beloved tradition of Fun Night after six years.
Charges laid against second suspect in Surrey shooting

6 days ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

A second suspect has been charged in the December 2024 shooting in Newton that injured a husband and wife while their young child was nearby. On the evening of Dec. 16, 2024, Surrey Police responded to a call from a woman reporting that both she and her husband had been shot while in a residential neighbourhood in the 12600-block of 67B Avenue in Surrey. Their young child was in a car nearby but was unharmed in the incident.
StrongStart to continue in Surrey next year - with more cuts

1 week ago | northdeltareporter.com | Sobia Moman

An early childhood education program in Surrey has been given another lifeline to continue for at least one more year. While it's being saved for now, the continuation of the program does not come without a cost. The number of schools with StrongStart will increase next year, but the length of the service at some schools will be reduced and staff will be cut, according to a release from Surrey Schools. StrongStart is a pre-kindergarten program for children to attend with a parent of guardian.
StrongStart to continue in Surrey next year - with more cuts

1 week ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

An early childhood education program in Surrey has been given another lifeline to continue for at least one more year. While it's being saved for now, the continuation of the program does not come without a cost. The number of schools with StrongStart will increase next year, but the length of the service at some schools will be reduced and staff will be cut, according to a release from Surrey Schools. StrongStart is a pre-kindergarten program for children to attend with a parent of guardian.
Country Fair for all returning to South Surrey school

1 week ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

Southridge School's annual family fun fair is returning this weekend. Held each year since the school's 1995 opening, Southridge School is hosting its Country Fair this Saturday, offering free admission. With the usual carnival rides, games and shopping opportunity, the day also brings a new feature; a zip-line for the very first time will also be available. Additionally, a garage sale will be running, food trucks parked, a bake table, a vendor market, a garden and much more.
Indigenous student program at risk amid Surrey Schools cuts

1 week ago | peacearchnews.com | Sobia Moman

A program for Indigenous students in Surrey to connect with community and culture is at risk of ending due to budget cuts. Skookum Windspeaker is a Surrey Schools program for the district's Indigenous youth from Grades 6 to 12. Currently, 350 students are part of the program, according to a release from Surrey Urban Indigenous Leadership Committee (SUILC). “Through the program, I have learned about my history and culture.
Surrey mayor, firefighters donate $10K worth of paper to struggling schools

1 week ago | mapleridgenews.com | Sobia Moman

After parents sounded the alarm over some Surrey schools going without paper and paper towels, the city's mayor has stepped in to help. On Tuesday (May 6), Surrey Fire Fighters Association and Mayor Brenda Locke stopped by the Surrey Teachers' Association office to drop off $5,000 worth of printer paper and $5,000 worth of paper towels to be distributed to the schools in need.