The holiday season shines a little brighter this year, thanks to the heartfelt contributions from the Comox Valley community to the Everybody Deserves a Smile (EDAS) campaign. This inspiring initiative united 21 Comox Valley Schools to spread warmth, joy, and compassion to those in need. This year’s highlights include: • Over 7,000 sugar cookies baked […]
Last week, Comox Valley Schools celebrated Careers Week, officially proclaimed by the B.C. government to take place from November 25-29. Careers Week in SD 71 highlighted the many pathways and opportunities available to our students. With a wide range of activities, students explored career programs, heard from industry professionals, and discovered what their future could […]
The North Island Regional Drama Festival, hosted by GP Vanier Secondary over three exciting days, was a resounding success. Eight schools participated, showcasing a diverse array of performances and engaging in a variety of workshops ranging from sword fighting, musical theatre, singing, lighting, sound, special effects, makeup, and dancing. Comox Valley Schools impressed with their […]
At the public Board meeting on November 26, Comox Valley Schools Board of Education officially approved new boundary catchment adjustments for four elementary schools: Airport Elementary, Aspen Park Elementary, Brooklyn Elementary, and Valley View Elementary. These changes, designed to address enrollment growth and improve accessibility for families, will come into effect in time for Kindergarten […]
Check out some amazing talent at the Comox Valley Band and Choir Festival. Here’s the schedule and we will be sharing highlights in the days ahead. Day #1 Choir performances are at Courtenay Fellowship Baptist Church. Day # 2 featuring Bands is at the Sid Williams Theatre.
Montessori Program Open House Are you interested in the Montessori Program at Queneesh or Courtenay Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year? Join us for an information session to learn more about this unique educational approach! Location: Queneesh Elementary Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm This is a great opportunity to meet educators, ask […]
Comox Valley Schools is excited to announce the upcoming Youth Climate Action Summit, taking place on November 14 at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay. This event is open to youth in Grades 8-12 and promises a day filled with meaningful engagement, education, and collaboration on climate action. Dubbed Ignite: Feed the Fire of Passion […]
Comox Valley Schools is initiating a public engagement process to consider proposed changes to the catchment boundaries for Brooklyn, Valley View, Aspen Park, and Airport elementary schools. This initiative aims to address increasing student enrollment across the district and ensure that all schools can provide safe, equitable, and accessible learning environments. Importantly, no current students […]
Comox Valley Schools is very pleased to announce that Karma Taiji, Principal of Glacier View Secondary is being seconded as the new District Principal of Diversity, Equity, and Non-Discrimination. As a result Karma will be the Co-Principal of Glacier View Secondary with Stephanie Baker. Stephanie Baker will be the new Acting Co-Principal at Glacier View […]