Congratulations Class of 2021

To all our 540 graduates of the Class of 2021, congratulations! We bid you a fond farewell and our warmest wishes as you embark on your journey ahead. Félicitations et bonne chance! Enjoy a collection of images online here.

Congratulations to our “Retirees” Class of 2021

The second annual care-a-van retirement drive-by convoyed the Valley. Senior leaders and trustees took to the streets in two separate vehicles to personally deliver retirement packages to each of our retirees in a COVID-safe celebration.

Heat Wave Forecast for Valley

Letter to parents/guardians and  families: A dangerous, long duration heat wave is forecast to affect B.C. beginning on Friday and lasting until at least Tuesday. Letter to Families.HeatWave.June24,2021

Valley student wins national prize in French language speaking contest

A Late French Immersion student at Ecole Puntledge Park who is new to the language takes top seat in Canada for his grade level in virtual speaking contest, Concours D’art oratoire. NR_ConcoursDartOratoire_NationalS.June21

Isfeld Improv teams take top spots in national competition

Three Mark R. Isfeld Secondary Improv teams competed back in April in the Canadian Improv Games (CIG) virtually and captured stellar results. NR_CIGNationals.June2021    

Vanier Grad awarded largest Canadian STEM scholarship

A graduate of G.P. Vanier Secondary will be entering the Engineering program this fall with a $100,000 scholarship. Theo Lemay was selected by the Vanier Bursary Committee for his outstanding academic achievements. This is the first Vanier nominee to win a Schulich Leader Scholarship. Read more online.

Two Valley graduates receive Beedie Luminaries Scholarship

Hailey Brears and James Fazeli-Sinaki are among two Canadian recipients of the Beedie Luminaries scholarship. Scholarships of up to $40,000 are given to promising B.C. students who have faced life challenges and adversity with determination and resilience. The grade 12 students are from Highland and Mark R. Isfeld Secondary respectively. Beedie Luminaries June Press Release

Vanier Grad Acknowledged by Loran Scholars Foundation

Tristan Rendell, a Grade 12 student at Vanier, was among only 72 students selected from over 6,000 applications, to be interviewed at Loran’s 2021 National Selection. Read more online.

Highland Student Wins Silver at Skills Canada Competition

Austin Harris, Highland Secondary grade 11 student, earns impressive Silver Medal in the Skills Canada National Electronics virtual competition that took place in late May. Read more online.

COVID Updates June 17 – Back to School Sep 2021

Provincial COVID-19 Announcements Regular updates from the Provincial Health Officer and the Ministries of Health and Education regarding policy, direction and other significant announcements surrounding COVID-19 and its impact on education. Update June 17 NEW! Ministry of Education and Provincial Health Officer in a joint press conference announce the Recovery Plan investment supports safe K-12 […]