After a two year hiatus, the Comox Valley Schools Band and Choir Festival is returning from November 14-16. There are three days of shows with one day featuring the choral portion of the festival and the other two days of music showcasing concert bands. Members of the community, parents and families are encouraged to come […]
Comox Valley Schools is offering a reward of $2000 for information regarding multiple incidents of vandalism at schools so far this school year. If a report leads to charges or restitution for damages, the district will provide up to a $2000 reward. In mid-October, there were multiple break-ins at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary that resulted […]
Comox Valley Schools is using a three-tiered approach to ensure the provincial Student and Family Affordability Fund allocation for the district supports students and families who need it most. The tiered approach was developed with the assistance of partner groups and utilizes a blend of school based, district based, and community partnership-based initiatives. In August […]
The Gr. 1 ‘Busy Bees’ in Mrs. Shelly’s class had a chance to learn and code Ozobots, which they turned into little bees. After discussing all the technologies we have around us, they extended their capabilities by learning all about colour coding. They created a story map of a garden on their page and created […]
Repairs to the NIDES water system are complete and the school will re-open tomorrow for in-person learning (Thursday, October 27).
Grad Class Attire Program finds new home at Comox Valley Dodge COMOX, VALLEY B.C. – Comox Valley Schools Grad Class Attire Program is moving to a new home located upstairs at the Comox Valley Dodge dealership. The dealership is kindly donating space on the upper floor of the new building at 278 Island Highway North […]
Seven school trustees are elected by the public to represent the Comox Valley School District on the Board of Education every four years. Two trustees were acclaimed, three are newly elected and two were re-elected. Trustees will be sworn in at the Board office in a ceremony on November 15 at 6:30 p.m. The November […]
PECC 2022 Poster – Comox SD71 Parents as Education and Career Coaches (PECC) on Weds Oct 12th, 6:30pm-8pm. Learn how you can help support your student in planning for their future. All parents and supporters of high school students are welcome, but the presentation is especially helpful for those with students in Grades 10-12. The session is engaging […]
If you missed the school emergency info session on October 5, a link to video of the presentation can be seen here If an emergency occurs, please check SD 71’s social media pages, website and local media outlets for information and updates. Emergency notifications (e.g., emergency situations and snow closures,) are also broadcast to parents/guardians […]
Schools throughout SD 71 will be holding a week of activities for Truth and Reconciliation Week from September 26 to 30. This will be a time for students and staff to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools and honour survivors, their families and communities. In December 2021, the Board for Comox Valley Schools […]