News & Announcements

Sixteen students representing three secondary schools showcased their compelling photography artwork at the 2019 Flash Forward Incubator program in April.
The Flash Forward Incubator is designed to give students early recognition in their careers as artists and to support educators in their effort to offer hands-on learning experiences.
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Secondary students in the Comox Valley scored impressive results at a provincial level competition winning medals for their skills in trades and technology.

Skills Canada Provincial Competition held in Abbotsford 17 April brought together more than 600 student competitors from across B.C. in diverse skills and technology fields to compete in 58 categories such as welding, baking, graphic design, electronics, and robotics.
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A Brooklyn Elementary Grade 7 student received surprising news about her artwork submission into the Imagine a Canada competition. As a result of her compelling story of why she demonstrates leadership in reconciliation, Dani Lewis was selected as a regional honouree for the Imagine a Canada National Arts and Leadership Initiative through the University of Manitoba.
Erin Haluschak, Comox Valley Record, sat down with Ms. Lewis to learn about her vision for reconciliation and her Indigenous family heritage.
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There is plenty of space still available for the second public consultation session on the strategic plan development. As part of the development of a new strategic plan, we review our past plan and seek feedback from our education partners and the community (parent/guardians, students, staff and the general public). Registration is required and limited to 25 participants. If demand is high, additional sessions will be scheduled.
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Following the incredibly successful 2018 inaugural camp, Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Center in partnership with Ocean Wise and Navigate NIDES (Comox Valley Schools - School District 71) are offering another exciting outdoor education experience.

The Ocean Literacy and Leadership Camp is an educational retreat for young women ages 15 to 18, taking place from July 14 to 19 at Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre.
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Comox Valley Schools is pleased to announce the position of District Principal: Student Services has been accepted by Ms. Tracy Pederson. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Pederson into her new role with the district.
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Comox Valley Schools is currently creating a strategic plan for the 2019 – 2023 school years. In our development of a new strategic plan, we review our past strategic plan as well as seek consultation from our education partners and members of the community (parent/guardians, students, staff, and the general public). This survey is the first part of the consultation process. Please take the time to complete a few questions and share your valuable input. The survey will be open until April 24th.
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Eleven teams representing six Comox Valley schools competed in the annual Provincial Destination Imagination (DI) Tournament 6 April in Vancouver.
Two G.P. Vanier teams took home provincial champion titles, including DInamic for the Engineering Challenge at the secondary level and Miracle Worms in the Improvisation Challenge, secondary level.
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Spring is here and so is the Mental Wellness Challenge. Comox Valley Schools in partnership with the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, CVRD, Mt. Washington Resort, and Codes Country Lanes challenge you and your families to take part now for a chance to win big May 7th!
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Valley schools will receive new funding for minor capital projects from the Ministry of Education.
The Ministry made the announcement recently in response to the school district’s 2019/20 Annual Five-Year Capital Plan submission.
Royston Elementary, Mark R. Isfeld Secondary, Highland Secondary, and Cumberland Community School are the recipients of new funds for minor capital priority projects in the district.
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