Geoff Manning named as Acting Superintendent of Schools

Geoff Manning is now the acting superintendent of schools with Comox Valley Schools. Geoff has been serving as the assistant superintendent of schools with Comox Valley Schools since 2019 and previously was the K-12 director of instruction with the district for two years. Mr. Tom Demeo has concluded his duties as superintendent with Comox Valley […]

Open Committee of the Whole Meeting Postponed to May 17

The Open Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for May 9th has been moved to May 17th from 6 pm to 8 pm. The meeting on May 17 will be an opportunity to for the board to hear feedback received from partner groups. Public are welcome to attend.

Donated cedar logs to be turned into works of art

You many notice a giant pile of logs out front of GP Vanier next time you are there. Mosaic Forest Management has generously donated several cedar logs to be used by the district for future carvings and wood projects. Some of these logs were harvested over 50 years ago from the Jump Lake area near […]

Notification of amendments to the District Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year

The current School District Calendar was established by the calendar committee during the 2020-2021 school year, and it covers the 2021-2022/2022-2023/2023-2024 school years. The Calendar Committee consists of members from senior leadership, CVPVPA, CDTA, CUPE, DPAC and a trustee representative. Feedback is solicited from all groups and the calendar is set in consultation with those […]

Concours d’art oratoire 2023

Concours d’art oratoire held at École Robb is the longstanding public-speaking contest that is open to youth who are learning French in a school. It’s a great way to celebrate their many hours of hard work learning and speaking French. Students wrote speeches in French and presented them in front of an audience and judges […]

G.P Vanier Secondary wrestler brings home double gold at nationals

Comox Valley student Unya Hollmayer, a sixteen-year-old in grade eleven at G.P. Vanier Secondary and Captain of the Comox Valley Wresting Club, has brought home double gold at the Canadian Wrestling Championships. The gold medal victories capped a truly remarkable undefeated season for Hollmayer. Hollmayer was named captain at the beginning of the wrestling season […]

Robotics71 teams off to World Championships

Three Comox Valley Schools’ Robotics71 teams are off to the Vex Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas this April after very successful performances at the Island Regionals. Congratulations to teams 7842X, 7842P and 7842F for advancing to the world stage! Capping a long season of competitions spanning from October until March, the Vancouver Island Regional […]

North Island students shine in regional Skills Canada competition

Campbell River, B.C. – The North Island Regional competition for Skills Canada B.C. was held this year at North Island College in Campbell River with many students from the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Parksville/Qualicum and Power River School Districts participating on Friday, February 24. The event drew more than 200 competitors in Grades 6 to […]

Humanities Week coming to Islfeld from Feb. 27-Mar.3

Comox Valley Schools and Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School are excited to announce a series of inspiring speakers and engaging activities during Humanities Week. From February 27 to March 3, students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of events with the theme of “Raise Your Voice” that will promote learning, collaboration, […]

Cabane à Sucre — a celebration of French Canadian culture

Cabane à Sucre is back on after a three year hiatus and we would like to invite your family to attend. This is a celebration of French Canadian culture and is hosted by SD71 French immersion schools and École Au-coeur-de-l’île, the Francophone school. There will be face painting, bouncy castles, fiddling, dancing, student presentations and […]