News & Announcements

Comox Valley Schools is prohibiting the use of all District school playgrounds until further notice as an additional precautionary measure to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community.
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The Government of British Columbia announced today that all K to 12 schools in British Columbia will immediately suspend in-class instruction indefinitely.

As a result, all Comox Valley Schools (School District 71) will be closed to all students until further notice.
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Comox Valley Schools has compiled key information published from the province including the Provincial Health Officer and compressed recommended best practices into one handy infographic for schools and families.
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Queneesh Elementary was extensively targeted with spray paint across the exterior walls of the school leaving students, staff and the community disappointed and concerned. In response, Montessori grade 6 and 7 retailiated with ink on paper to express their dismay and to learn the power of "positive" activism.
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Comox Valley's Farm to School coordinator held her first Learning Circle February 19. Key members of school and community stakeholder groups came together to collaborate and share ideas to enhance and transform the current systems that influences how students eat and learn about food.
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Two Valley secondary school teams successfully qualified to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championships in Louisville, Kentucky in April.
Students from Mark R. Isfeld Secondary captured first place Saturday at the Vancouver Island Regional Tournament on a team with students from Victoria’s Claremont Secondary. Joining these teams will be robotic students from NIDES Navigate.
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As a result of decisions made at the February 25 board meeting in which trustees approved recommendations to resolve overcapacity and ease pressures in some District schools, cross boundary transfers will be restricted.
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The final report of findings and recommendations presented to the Board of Education at the Committe of the Whole were voted on at the February 25 Regular Board meeting. As a result of approved recommendations, cross-boundary transfers will be restricted in the District for 2020 - 2021.
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On February 13, Comox Valley became the hub for youth and environmental think tanks passionate about solutions-based planning on the climate issues facing society today. The conference, dubbed Empowerment for Impact, was born in response to the growing desire among youth and educators in the District to offer more education opportunities on the subject of climate and environmental protection.
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Secondary and junior students competed in the Skills Canada BC Regional Competition February 21 bringing home impressive results that have earned them a spot to compete at the provincial level in April.
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