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The Provincial Health Officer (PHO) continues to provide daily updates on recent confirmed cases in British Columbia. New direction and measures to contain the COVID 19 virus and stop its spread continue are updated daily in announcements by the Ministries of Health and Education and are regularly posted on the District website.
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We have compiled frequently asked questions to help address concerns from families and staff and how everyone can play a role in preventing the spread of the Novel Coronavirus and other illnesses. We will continue to update this resource as new further information becomes available.
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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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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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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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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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Comox Archives and Museum has produced yet another hands-on resource for District students to learn an important aspect of history. The topic of clothing, its production and how its use has change drasticaly today is the focus of the learning journey.
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Recycling children’s books can improve access to more reading opportunities for young children and kick-start a lifetime love of reading stories and books. The Comox Valley 1000x5 Book Recycling Project needs help filling its shelves this time of year to keep a steady supply of books to donate to children throughout the community.
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Farm to Cafeteria Canada (F2CC) and the Social Planning and Research Council (SPARC) of British Columbia have enhanced the school district’s food literacy program with a new position to help grow opportunities for good nutrition for Valley students. The Valley was chosen to have a coordinator because of the existing solid base of interest and activity in schools with partnering organizations.
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