There is still time to register for the upcoming school year. We encourage families who have not yet enrolled their child for kindergarten to register before September 2021. NR_KindergartenRegistration,April2021
A grad clothing donation program, formerly known as the Cinderella/Prince Charming Project, has a new name. Staff and students at G.P. Vanier Secondary School have landed on a new title for the project, Grad “Class” Special Attire for your Special Day. NR_NewnameforGradclothingProject2021
School District 71 is pleased to announce that Dr. Vivian Collyer and Jay Dixon have been appointed as Directors of Instruction and Sean Lamoureux has been appointed as Director of Instruction – Inclusive Education, effective August 1, 2021. NR_NewDirectorsofInstruction.Apr2021
It’s back! A season for family, fun, food, and enjoyment. Take the challenge. Enter to win prizes. Contest closes April 30th. Draw May 7th. Spring Mental Wellness Challenge 2021
The Provincial Health Officer announced new provincial health orders regarding wearing masks in school settings. As a result the Ministry of Education has updated their Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools. Effective Tuesday April 6th, the changes will be in effect in all our schools. NR_NewMaskProtocol.Apr1,2021
Students at Lake Trail Community School use their new applied design, skills and technologies experience to construct 50 bird feeders that were distributed to various senior residences, care homes and assisted living facilities. NR_ADST.BirdFeeders.2021
Results from the School Year Survey launched in February asking parents/guardians, students and staff about the education experience since September 2020 reveal overwhelming support toward the school district for its health and safety practices and procedures. Full report of survey questions online. SchoolYearExperience_SurveyReport.
The North Island Regional competition for Skills Canada B.C.’s was held remotely with many Valley students participating March 8 to 12. The event drew more than 450 competitors in Grades 6 to 12 from more than a dozen schools competing in 12 different events. NR_SkillsCanada.BCNIRegionals.2021
Comox Valley Schools hosted the Vancouver Island Vex Robotics Regional Championship via Zoom March 6th with several District students advancing to the Vex “Virtual” World Championships. NR_VEXVirtualVITournament.2021
A team of students and staff at G.P. Vanier Secondary School have picked up the torch to continue an important donation project to outfit graduates in style. NR_CinderellaProject2021