Comox Valley Schools is pleased to announce that Trustee Michelle Waite and Trustee Sarah Jane Howe have been acclaimed as the new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson respectively of the Board of Education. Both were nominated and acclaimed in their roles. In addition, the following trustees have been nominated and acclaimed to key representative roles for […]
Please see this Welcome Back to School message from Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Morrow:
The first day of classes is Wednesday, September 4th. Please check with your local school to determine the schedule for your child during that first week of classes. The full school year calendar can be seen here: https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DRAFT_2024-2025-Calendar_SD71-1.pdf
Comox Valley Schools Board Office has moved to 2488 Idiens Way, Courtenay. The Board Office is closed to the public until August 19. If you have inquiries about school registrations or any other issues, please email: communications@sd71.bc.ca. You can begin the registration process via the MyEducation BC website: https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay will soon […]
Dear Parents and Guardians, As Comox Valley Schools continues to embrace the use of technology to support learning, we recognize the importance of maintaining a focused and safe learning environment for our students. This consideration has been recently reinforced by provincial guidelines and legislation. With this in mind, we would […]
Grade 6/7 girls from around the district gathered at host school Queneesh Elementary to celebrate and experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this tech-filled day of playful exploration and creativity run by Teacher Librarians in the district. Students worked at 3D printing, designing apps, block coding, robotics, sewing, construction and graphic design and […]
Comox Valley Schools proudly celebrates the collaboration between Arden Elementary School and Lake Trail Community School in their innovative Salad Bar program. Arden Elementary, a recipient of the Farm2School Grant for 2022-2024, has leveraged the established systems and relationships at Lake Trail Community School to bring fresh, nutritious meals to their students. Special thanks to […]
Recently, the Warrior Society gathered at Camp Gilwell for a day of celebration and recognition. The Warriors are students in grades 4-9 who are Indigenous and attend Comox Valley Schools. The event marked the culmination of their learning journey, where they explored traditional knowledge and practices centered around the four elements: smudging, fire-making, respecting and […]
Sandwick Technical School hosted the inspiring “Women Explore the Trades” event, dedicated to introducing female students and students who identify as female to various trades. This hands-on learning experience provided an invaluable opportunity for participants to work alongside professional women in a range of trades, gaining practical skills and exploring potential career paths. Participants engaged […]